PTI April 2014 Blog Hop!

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Happy Friday! Today I am playing along with Papertrey's April Blog Hop Challenge! This month is all about Embroidered Inspiration.

I spent a few minutes the other day just looking at the pictures Nicole chose for inspiration. I like the black circle background of the first picture with the pop of flowers. Next, I like the bold leafy and floral patterns of the third one across on top row. Then, I loved the soft leafy feel for a background texture in the top middle. Finally, I just love the white dots on the bottom left corner. I decided to blend a little bit from each of the inspiration pieces that I liked. I came up with this design. I tried to stay fairly CAS with the card design.

I am using PTI Embellished Elegance stamp set and dies along with Bigger Blooms stamps and dies. I also used the Vineyard Impressions Plate for my harvest gold background. I combined some white, harvest gold, true black, and new leaf card stocks. I used pure poppy, harvest gold, and new leaf inks for the flowers and leaves. Snow pigment ink was used for sentiment along with some white ep.

As for the dots, I am using some white acrylic paint and a stylus. Makes for some quick dots! Dries pretty fast, too!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

18 comments

LindseyApril 25, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Absolutely adore this! Love how you layered the center flower...why have I never thought to do that?! And the white acrylic dots are awesome. Love the crispness and the texture they add.
RosemaryApril 25, 2014 at 10:50 AM
beautiful card, betty... love the bold colors!!
Kay DApril 25, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Such gorgeous, vibrant colors- the dots really make your design pop!
Leigh PennerApril 25, 2014 at 11:03 AM
Oh, this is so striking on the black! So, so lovely!
LuanneApril 25, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Just gorgeous Betty!
Nancy Penir April 25, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Betty, this is lovely. Circular beauty, with dots simulating french knots!
Kristi April 25, 2014 at 12:48 PM
Stunning! I love the black background; it really sets off your florals and sentiment!
MarthaApril 25, 2014 at 1:21 PM
WOW, Betty, this is simply GORGEOUS!
I love the striking colors! Beautifully done!
Diane JaquayApril 25, 2014 at 1:21 PM
So very pretty, the colors really stand out!
PattiApril 25, 2014 at 3:12 PM
You have pulled a whole lot of inspiration into one card for a beautiful results!!

Patti

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Jacquie SouthasApril 25, 2014 at 3:33 PM
Love the bright colors against the black panel - beautiful!
Kim HegginsApril 25, 2014 at 7:34 PM
Betty, this is so pretty and I love your bright colors! Those sweet flowers on the black is amazing, love the look you created!
Julia AstonApril 25, 2014 at 8:25 PM
Your layered blooms and stems look stunning against the black Betty - what a lovely card!
craftmatesApril 25, 2014 at 10:16 PM
What a beauty! Love everything about it- Irma
Sue Lelli April 25, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Hi Betty! BEAUTIFUL creation totally inspired by the photo! LOVE your FAB flowers and those white dots! Also CONGRATS on your card being featured on the MFT blog!
Larissa HeskettApril 26, 2014 at 12:07 AM
WOW!! This is so BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE your Design!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
MarybethApril 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM
I totally missed the black circle. Your card and design are gorgeous!
JoyceMay 1, 2014 at 10:39 AM
This is gorgeous. Congrats on your shout out.