I used Gina K inks in yellows and oranges on this 3 piece stencil set to create this Dahlia, and even though I know Dahlia's are more of a Summer flower than Fall, they do come in gorgeous shades of yellows and oranges that to me say Autumn! I used an old retired background stamp from SU! called En Francais and Crumb Cake ink to stamp over my Dahlia, and then trimmed off a small portion on an angle at the bottom before adhering to a top folding white card base. I added a very thin strip of Crumb Cake cs along the diagonal cut, and then stamped " HAPPY BIRTHDAY" twice along the thin strip using The Greetery's Sentiment Suite: Birthday stamp set. I finished with a Sparkling Champagne Pearl from PFS between the stamped sentiment. Very simple card, but I love the way it turned out!
Stencils have become very popular the past couple years, so dig one of yours out and play along with us this month! We have lots of inspiration from the DT that you can find right HERE to get you started. This challenge is open till Friday, Oct. 25th @ 5:00PM.
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The Ton sure named that one properly, Marcia: Darling works, dazzling is the appropriate word for your use of it! Such a beautiful birthday card!
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Oh, stop! This is unbelievably exquisite! That dahlia, sigh.. The script stamp is in my collection and it is truly elegant. I'm swooning, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteOoo - love the dahlia over the text, Marcia!!
ReplyDeleteI think dahlias and mums look so much alike and I definitely think this is one AWESOME card, Marcia! Gorgeous fall shades and stenciling!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your beautiful flower, Marcia, and the francais script is a perfect touch too! This is just one amazing card
ReplyDeleteA very, very beautiful card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a marvelous way to send happy birthday wishes! Beautifully done, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card is warm fall colors. That dahlia truly is stunning in the colors you chose. The script over the top is the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any The Ton stencils but I agree their flowers are larger than life and so eye catching. You colored this one beautifully, Marcia, and I love the script stamped over it.
ReplyDeleteI love how you stenciled over the script stamp with that amazing Dahlia you inspired me to make more use of mys script stamps. This is magnificent.
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I keep coming back to look at this card. I think I'm going to have to order this stencil. I can't help myself!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Marcia - this is BEAUTIFUL with that wonderful Dahlia over the text - LOVE this!! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteC'est magnifique!!!! I LOVE this stencil set, and over the French script is FABULOUS! Art automatically gives you the freedom to turn Dahlias into fall flowers. Yours are absolutely stunning!
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