Good Wednesday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge to use coral, yellow and olive green. I thought the Impression Obsession Pail filled with Hollyhocks, Tiny Flowers and Leafy Branch would be perfect to create a garden bouquet with this color combination. The vanilla Sizzix Border, Label, Medallion and Key frame added dimension and interest without taking away from the colorful flowers.
I started by applying rust to the pail using rusty hinge ink and a mini applicator. I used a brown marker to add a few dots of ink in several spots to create additional distressing to the pail.
I formed the flowers and foliage using my stylus, tiny stylus and molding pad to add dimension. I attached all the hollyhocks in the pail with glossy accents and then filled in around them with the foliage. I attached the tiny yellow flowers to the foliage with glossy accents. I think the arrangement looks like it was freshly picked straight out of a backyard garden. Here’s a closer view.
I cut out the decorative label and then cut a rectangle opening with a Matting Basics A die to create the frame. I attached it to the card base with mounting tape. I finished by placing the arrangement in the frame opening and attaching with mounting tape. I love how this turned out.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
So precious Kittie, I purchased that pail and still haven’t played with it, I need to get busy.
It truly does look like a fresh picked bouquet from the garden. I love how you frame your flowers they always look so so pretty. Another winner Kittie.
Beautiful!
Beautiful arrangement and always love the rustic pail
This is a beautiful bunch of hollyhocks Kittie and the best kind cause they won’t wilt and die
When I am feeling uninspired I come by here, your creations always amazes me, and this is no exception.
Good Morning, Kittie, Beautiful flowers picked right from the garden, right for me. ready to enjoy the glory. this is gorgeous. You inspired me, and brighten my day…have a good day…….LOL
Cute, cute, cute!!!
So fresh and pretty! Love the detail of your pail with the simple white of the frame.
kittie, this is so pretty…. I love your pails…. they are so true to life looking…. another amazing card…. thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity….
Another stunning card Kittie, absolutely beautiful. I just love how you bring these paper flower arrangements to life. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to try something new. x
I just love your cards. I’m so happy I stubled onto your website. I love looking at your posts, your cards put a smile on my face and make my day. Thanks for sharing your talent.
A stunning card, Kittie. I love this arrangement of flowers. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration with us…..
Kitty, I love it too! Those flowers do indeed look freshly picked, and your embossing with the stylus made them look so very realistic. What blew me away, though, is your rusty pail. That certainly does look weathered & vintage. Absolutely stunning. TFS & Happy wkend.
Love how you colored the rusty bucket. Great card. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765604385121/
So fresh and pretty! Love the detail of your pail with the simple white of the frame.Thanks for sharing this amazing collection.