Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by here on your Encouragement Card Hop!The inspiration for this card was my Mom. She’s in a difficult situation right now and since she’s a total green thumb and loves all things that grow I thought “flowers!” Lot’s and lot’s of flowers.
I stamped and gold embossed a flower image from Simon Says Stamp Delicate Flowers stamp set. Oxide inks Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick and Wild Honey were used to water color the flower. To add a little more drama to a fairly subtle color palette, I dropped in a smidge of Spiced Marmalade and randomly picked a few petals for a brush of gold glitter acrylic paint.
I decided I wanted it to look like the small flowers were spilling out from under the main image so I pulled out Sizzix’s Small Tattered Florals die set for the little blooms. And since I don’t have any flower warping tools (someday I will get that Tonic floral tool set!), I used the handle and smooth end of a paint brush to curl the petals. Over and over again. Yes, my finger tips were a little sore by the time I was done, but it was worth it, I loved them.
The base card is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 white cardstock. A sheet of gold dotted vellum was adhered to the same piece of the pinky-peach paper that I also used on the base card. The top panel had to be raised up slightly with foam tape so the tiny flowers could be tucked under.
The bow went down last with a sweet little pearly button on top.
I hope that this card might give you some ideas. And I hope Mom enjoys all the flowers and she knows I’m thinking about her.
If anyone has questions or comments about this project I’d love to hear from you. And if this card inspired anyone to create their own version, I’d love to see it!
Thanks again for hopping by. The next creative card maker on your journey is Jen Scrapbena with a video!: https://youtu.be/ddNBU8dpAmA
-Anne F.
So pretty! Love the added gold detail with the paint.
Thank you so much Cathy!
What a pretty card! Good Job!
Thanks Joy!
so beatiful!!! love it 🙂
Thank you Lilibeth!
So gorgeous! ??
Excellent! Thanks Jenni!
Wow!! These are so beautiful ?
Oh, thank you Archisha!
This is gorgeous. I’m sure you mom will love it!! Thanks so much for joining the Hop. Big hugs to you and mom
Courtney, I can’t thank you enough for all the work (and hand holding) you did for this card hop to happen. Thanks so much for the hugs!
I love all the beautiful tiny flowers. This is an awesome card!
The tiny flowers made my finger tips sore, but they were really the inspiration behind this design. Thank you Marty!
Beautiful!! Love the colors, so delicate!
Thank you so much Tanna!
Thanks so much for the comments ladies! I know you all know how much it means.
Its a super “mom” card, look at what a talented child I made!
Your card is stunning!!
That means so much, thank you Stacy!
Soooo dreamy and delicate, your card and all are just phenomenal. Your color palette is stunning. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Yay! Thank you Tricia!
This card is gorgeous, I love the small flowers you used in the corners! Thanks so much for sharing your time and creativity!!!
Thanks for the kind words Maria!
Beautiful! I’m sure your mom will love it. For sure she will love that you were thinking of her! Love all the touches of gold… goes so well with pink!
I’m pretty sure pink is my spirit animal. Thanks for stopping by Karen!
That card is beautiful! It needs to be framed.
Thanks sis!
Gorgeous card ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity ?
Thanks for leaving a kind word, Joan!
This is quite lovely ??
Thank you Zoe!
Gorgeous card ?
Thank you Dawn-Marie!
Such a beautiful card Anne. Love the softness of it.
Thanks so much Dana!
This is all absolutely AWESOME! ????
Beautiful! Very elegant and serene.
Excellent, thank you Wilma!
Wow, such a gorgeous card.
Oh thank you, Clarissa!
Gorgeous card,i am sure your mom will love this absolutely
Gorgeous card TFS
Thanks so much Connnie!
I love the color scheme and it’s absolutely beautiful!
That’s great to hear, thanks so much for visiting Cyn!
So pretty!
Thanks Michelle!
So pretty! What a neat idea to do the petals! I’m sure your mom felt adored when she received this.
Thank you so much Gloria, I think she really loved it.
Such a gorgeous card! Your mom will definitely love it! Thank you so much for joining us on the hop! Jenn xO
Thank you Jenn! This was such a great experience for me, I loved every bit of it! Even the bumpy parts, that’s where I learned the most. You ladies were very generous with your time, thank you.
My eye was first drawn to the lovely coloring and gold embossing, then saw all the little flowers! Wow!! Love it, thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Deena! It was kind of you to leave an encouraging word.
Incredibly magnificent card. I love it.
That’s great! Thank you for stopping by Joy!
This card is stunning. I especially love the color variation within the flower. Beautiful!
That is so kind of you, thank you Renee.
Like!! Thank you for publishing this awesome article.
Thank you!