I received some new dies from my sweet friend Birgit for Christmas and figured this color pairing would be the perfect time to try them out! Here's what I came up with...
Originally, I had planned on using black (neutral) for only the leaves, but after trying the layered arch die cuts (Spellbinders Essential Arches) in different combos of red & pink, none of them had the look I was going for, so a bit more black on this card than I had intended, but I like the way it came out! l stamped my background first using an older SU! background stamp called Script and then arranged my die cut floral pieces (Spellbinders Gorgeous You Florals) over the script.
My sentiment was cut from the same red (SU! Real Red) as the blooms using Memory Box's Happy Birthday Posh Script die. I finished with a bit of WOS on the flower centers and also added a few Disco Ball sequins (Gina K). Pretty simple but I love the card being shaped and the red & pink pairing is so pretty together with the dramatic black neutral.
As always, lots of beautiful inspiration from the rest of the DT and also our Special GD JoAnn, and you can find it all right HERE. This challenge is open till Saturday, Feb. 14th @ 9:00AM.
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6 comments:
Absolutely gorgeous, Marcia!! What a wonderful gift and it worked beautifully for this color combo - I'm not one bit mad about that black!
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Beautiful card! I love the elegance of the arch shape! Sue N
What a wonderful gift and I sure do like what you've done with it! I like the addition of the black and the drama it adds! This is a marvelous card, Marcia and ever so PRETTY!
You made great use of that gift from your friend. I love the pink & red blooms with the pop of the black leaves. The shaped card with those dies makes for a fabulous card Marcia.
I love this a LOT, Marcia! The black makes those flowers all the more fabulous. The script background is perfection, too! What a great die set from a good friend!
This is GORGEOUS, Marcia! I love the pink and red with the bold, dramatic black backdrop! Wow, this is wonderful
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