Poppy with Delphinium

The inspiration for this card was provided by the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #115. Typically the sketches call for layers of various shapes and this sketch is right on target!

 

The card was built on a white base by adhering a piece of Mint Macaron* cardstock to the base. Next was a panel of Irresistibly Yours embossing paper inked in Pacific Point. Panels of Strawberry Slush and Pretty Petals DSP were adhered to each other. I decided not to hide the floral paper with the next layer so used white vellum.


Using Mint Macaron* cardstock, a die cut flourish was adhered, followed by a punched/die cut Delphinium in blue, white and black cardstocks to match the DSP flower.

Three pieces were freehand cut from shades of pink cardstock and the edges sponged to match the poppy in the DSP. The pieces were stacked with thin foam tape. A punched center in white and dotted in black ink completed the poppy.

The die cut heart border in Mint Macaron* was adhered. A strand of thick twine was wrapped and tied and the stack was adhered to the card base. The inside of the card was decorated with a strip of Mint Macaron* cardstock. For more information visit the AHSC blog.

Techniques: Die cutting, fussy cutting, freehand cutting, sponging, punching
Size: A7 (5" x 7")

Materials are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pacific Point; Basic Black Write Marker
Cardstock: Mint Macaron*, Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Pacific Point, Basic Black, Whisper White, White Vellum, Irresistibly Yours (stripe) embossing paper
DSP: Pretty Petals
Dies: Verve Border, MFT Fancy Flourish
Punches: Circles - three sizes
Misc.: Thin foam tape, thick twine in Strawberry Slush

* This is not a misspelling. A macaron is a sweet meringue treat primarily served in France and is not related to our American macaroon biscuit-style cookie. Macarons are made in many lovely pastel colors.