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Peeking Kindred Spirits

Happy Wednesday! Today is the first day of Sneak Peeks over on the Verve Blog, and let me tell ya, you're in for some eye candy. Hop on over to check out more sneaky cards with the Kindred Spirits set and find out how you can win this set for your very own!

I'm totally in love with fleur de lis imagery, so it's no surprise that I just NEEDED a stamp set to give me even more reasons to use my EK Success fleur de lis punches! LOL This set is so "me" and really got my creative juices flowing. I keep reaching for it every time I step into my studio, even though I know I have other projects I need to finish!

Here's what I did:
  • Stamped the oval fleur de lis frame once in black and again in Regal Rose
    Punched out the center oval with the SU! wide oval punch
  • Cut out the black oval with Classic Oval Nesties and layered on Scallop Oval Nesties
  • Stamped the main image in Regal Rose (2nd generation) in the center oval, then stamped over the top in black with the Kindred Spirits sentiment
  • Layered ovals with dimensionals, then looped some polka dot ribbon behind
  • Punched the regal rose cardstock with the fleur de lis border punch, then embossed with the Swiss Dots folder
  • Punched another strip of black cardstock with the fleur de lis and layered over the regal rose layer
  • Added white opal liquid pearls across the top and bottom edge, then finished off with a pearl cluster on the side
Okay, that's all for this post. You can see another one of my creations with Kindred Spirits over on the Verve Blog today, along with cards from Laurie, Tosha, Lynda and Michelle! Have a fabulous day!

44 comments

Regina Mangum said...

This is so elegant! I love what you did with the pearls. Just beautiful.

Karrie Baker said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! WOOOWEEEE!!!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

Wow Julee this is so elegant and pretty-my fave color too!

Tricia T said...

This is so striking! The pink, black & white colorway, the ribbon treatment, the pearls. Beautiful! I don't think I could send it to anyone, I'd just sit and look at it. :-)

Bethany Paull said...

Amazing Julee! Your layered centerpiece is a work of art! And I don't know how you get those rows of liquid pearls so perfect.

Shannan Teubner said...

Wow, Julee this is just gorgeous!! I love it!

Maureen P said...

Gorgeous! We must be "kindred spirits" because I LOVE the fleur de lis too...and seeing you first use your punches inspired me to get the punches too :) The previews are fabulous :)

Jackie Pedro said...

This is STUNNING, Julee! The black makes it so elegant! I just love this set!

Michelle Woerner said...

Gorgeous! WOW! I love the layered ovals and that sentiment over the image -I am so gonna do that!! I really love that border punch, didn't even know it existed -LOL. Oh and those ribbon loops and cluster of pearls -I screamed out loud, thank heavens I am alone in the house!!! Hugs,

Kerri said...

I LOVE this, Julee! The color combo is beautiful, and the pearls and ribbon treatment are amazing! I love this set!!!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

GORGEOUS!! I love all the elegant details to this card Julee...the border punch, the ribbon treatment, the pearls...wow!! What a beauty!!

Kelly Schelske said...

Absolutely gorgeous Julee!

Denise said...

Absolutely gorgeous~ I love it!!

Unknown said...

WOW! This is just beautiful, Julee!

Linda Carson said...

WOW! Love the elegance of this card!

Julie Campbell said...

This is SO beautiful! I LOVE it!

Amy Sheffer said...

Unbelievable, Julee!! Elegant, exquisite, beautifully done!

Leslie said...

Wow! Your card is beautiful. I love the color combo and all the extra details you've added!

Sharyn said...

Gorgeous! I think I need to look into whatever nesties are.

Mary Giles said...

Love the pink and black combo. Definitely party colors!

NormaJean said...

love your card, pink and black is one of my favorite combos, your card is beautiful

kadie said...

cute cute cute!!!

Chrissy said...

so pretty! I LOVE the polka dots!!

Colette said...

Love it!! The color combo and pearls are fabulous!!

Sandra MacLean said...

I had to laugh to myself at your comments about over committing yourself this week. I did a bit of that too Julee and I don't regret a bit of it! :D I'm loving the two toned polka dots - who doesn't love polka dots?!? :D

Anonymous said...

I love the polka dots!

Vicki Burns said...

LOVE the colors and paper piecing!

Jen said...

I love your color combo! Your cards are wonderful!

Julia said...

I think paper piecing is my favourite technique. Love this card.

paradise45 said...

Very cute card...I love the black and pink together!

Becky said...

I love this..all those polka dots, this is just lovely.

Carisa said...

super cute!

joni h said...

Love the color combo! Those Ketto images are the best!

michib said...

Very pretty card. I love the detail with the rinestones on her dress.

Denise said...

Skipping and dancing right along with the party!

Denise Wells
mamascollections@aol.com

Louise Brown said...

This is absolutely georgeous......love the colors and the layout. Looks so elegant!
Louise

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

Adorable! Love the bling and all those dots.

Kathy said...

Love this card. The party dress is fab! I picked the same color combination for my card!

Kim Murphy said...

This is the cutest ever! Wow!

Diana said...

Do I every love this card.This is so amazing.

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Oh how perfect.......love how you matched everything so perfectly......and of couse love these colours

arlene said...

Love your layout and colors. But then again, I'm a pink kind of person.

Karen Motz said...

LOVE that you paper pieced her...brilliant!!!

Marla said...

Wow what a gorgeous party dress!!!