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Aspire

Today's card uses a Penny Black stamp I've been eyeing for quite a while that just arrived on my doorstep yesterday. I'm such a fan of Penny Black florals - they make me so happy! I decided to play with this week's SCS sketch challenge and cut into the Noteworthy paper by Making Memories that I've been hoarding the last couple months. I started by stamping Aspire on Pearlized White Cardstock with Ancient Page Coal Black. I then colored with Copic markers and highlighted with a little Stardust Stickles. Next I matted on Purely Pomegranate and used my Scor-Pal to add a little embossed frame to the image. The card base and the horizontal strip are Soft Sky card stock stamped wiht French Flair in the same color ink. The patterned paper is from the Noteworthy Collection and I tied a Pomegranate satin knotted bow around the top edge. The baubles are some clear cheapos from Michael's that I colored with my Copics to match the card. I finished by stamping the May All Your Wishes Come True from the Wonderful Wishes Remixed set in Purely Pomegranate in the corner.

25 comments

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful, I don't have those same stamps but will be trying this design. Thanks so much
Karen W

Amy said...

your card is beautiful Julee, don't you love Dew Drops? I think they add so much to a card, and this one is no exception!

Hugs,
Amy

Anonymous said...

I found your blog thru another blog and now added you to my reader! Your cards are amazing! I love making cards, but never do it because I never have ideas - thanks for sharing your inspiration and know how ... I just wish I had all the stamps you do ... lol

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

Very pretty! I am so ready for spring. Love the design and colors Julee!!

Alex said...

This is gorgeous Julee! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Jennifer_GlitterInMyHair said...

How beautiful!! Love the colors and your image choice. I have been wanting to do this sketch challenge since it came out but no stamp time. I am reinspired seeing your card - hopefully today!

Misty said...

Yes, they are beautiful and you sure do this one justice. Great card.
Misty

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Beautiful. I just love those Penny Black stamps.

Shannan Teubner said...

This is gorgeous, Julee! I love the colors!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is such a pretty card!!! I love it!!!

Lisa said...

Mmmmmm.... Love the colors! SO PRETTY!

Linda Carson said...

Fantastic card Julee!

Latisha said...

Gorgeous card! Everything you do seems so effortless...because you are an awesome stamper, thats why >"< I was at Jan Marie's last night (flourishes) and we spent some time talking about you {all great things} we both think you are a real person & think how awesome you are by doing a new sketch everyweek! Just had to share with you that people think you are great.

Anonymous said...

I just loved the design. I don't have the stamps, but love the idea, so I will be using your idea for my card. I also love the colors. I just love your blog. Now I have ot go check out those Penny Black Stamps.

Linda Nicholson said...

Such a beautiful card, with all of those 'distinctive' Julee touches. I love the scored frame on the main image. Its little details like this that set you apart from others in my mind!

Linda

Bethany Paull said...

Wow Julee! This is top notch! It is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

Diane said...

Oh my!!! So Stunning Julee!!!Love
what you did with the frame around your image.

Nancy Riley said...

WOW! This is so gorgeous ... took my breath away! Amazing job!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

GORGEOUS, Julee! Oh my! I LOVE the score lines! What a nice touch!

dasimonds said...

Beautiful Card!!
I love the colors and the
layers. I also love your
framing score lines.

Alex said...

Beautiful card Julee - love those pretty flowers! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I just love the scored lines on the sided of your flowers..just a gorgeous detail. Beautiful all over!

Michele Kovack said...

This is so beautiful! I love all the pretty paper, the sketch, ribbon, dew drops....love it all!

Anonymous said...

Julee this is beautiful... wonderful colors and gorgeous papers.

Lastel said...

Beautiful !