For My Wonderful Mother

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but I’ve been celebrating the day for a couple of months.  Today, I am sharing a card that also showcases a retiring stamp set, Bordering on Romance, and a combination of colors I stumbled upon and have fallen in love with.  Here’s my card:

Tips, Tricks and Reminders:

• A Unique Cutout.  I was playing around with this cutout from Apothecary Accents Framelits on another card and decided not to use it.  I used the “scrap” piece to cut out an oval and just centered the oval on the piece.  I decided to not use the oval, either, but quite liked the cobmination of the two.  I sized the Very Vanilla card stock such that the tips of the framelit cutout lightly tapped the edges.  I thought you’d like that. 
• Color Coordination.  This card started with two things I wanted to use:  this polka dot pattern from Tea for Two and the flowers from Bordering on Romance.  Calypso Coral has been successfully paired with cool Pool Party and bright Lucky Limeade.  When I wanted to soften it a bit, I reached for Wild Wasabi.  Something different, and I am so happy with the combination.
• Watercoloring.  On a sheet of Stampin’ Up! watercolor paper, I stamped the flowers with Black Stazon.  Using my AquaPainter, I painted the flowers with Calypso Coral and the leaves with Wild Wasabi.  Quick tip: start at the center and pull the color out.  Don’t color the entire image for a beautiful look.  Here’s a closeup:

Stamp sets:  Bordering on Romance, Delightful Dozen  Papers:  Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper  Inks:  Jet Black Stazon, Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi  Accessories:  Apotehcary Accents Framelits, Ovals Collection Framelits, Stampin’ Dimensionals

To see another card I made with this stamp set, click here.  To see the list of stamps and accessories that are retiring at the end of this month, click here. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Brian