Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I'm playing with a couple of challenges today and pulled out a new to me
die set that was recently bought on whopping good sale.
It made a great background for these older dies (probably not available anymore)
from Memory Box.
I die cut the watering can from light gray cardstock and inked it a bit with some
Distress Ink and a finger dauber.
The flowers were die cut from watercolor paper and also colored with ink.
I touched them with a damp waterbrush to give them a watery look.
I did have a bit of trouble cutting this background piece.
I ended up using a dryer sheet with 80 lb paper and a new cutting plate.
I think it was worth the trouble and the $5.00 that I paid for it.
Here's a closer look.
The inside die cut piece is doubled for a bit of depth and the watering can was cut
a second time from a snippet of dark gray to offset with the lighter gray front.
I used my tiny circle punches to cut the centers for the flowers and dots on the
watering can.
The sentiment was computer generated.
Challenges:
Just Us Girls #725 - Color Challenge (Peach, Lavender, Gray)
NBUS #62 - Never Before Used Schtuff (Background Die)
Tic Tac Toe #246 - (Diagonal Flowers, Free, Die Cuts)
Card Recipe
Stamps:
Ink: Peachy, Sherbet (SSS), Wilted Violet, Hickory Smoke (DI)
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Watercolor Scraps, Black
Other: Scrolled Punch and Pierce Plate (Spl), Vintage Watering Can, Long Stem Lavender, Darling Viola Dies (MB)
Enjoy!
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Very pretty. A great deal on that pretty background die. It looks great with the watering can full of lovely blooms.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at this, Bonnie. I bought that die on sale too and was looking at it and thinking how I'd use it just before I came on here to comment. I hope I don't have trouble cutting but since I got the new Gina K Intricut, I can add more pressure and that might be the answer. Cross your fingers for me. :D
ReplyDeleteVery Interesting Bonnie! I don't know what in the heck you used the dryer sheet for. I use used dryer sheets for dusting.....
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Bonnie, this was a wonderful addition to your stash - even better on a super sale!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've premiered her today - that opening is the perfect size for your sweet watering can!
[this is the one I used the bubble wrap to cut! I'll be testing out that Empress with it, too!]
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Bonnie. The simplicity of the die cuts complements the detailed background and fab use of the colours.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing detailed background die! A lovely setting for the beautiful watering can and flowers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Bonnie, and love that watering can and flowers...they really POP against that GORGEOUS background! Sorry to hear that it was such a pain to cut out, but was definitely worth it! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteEvery detail is gorgeous. x
ReplyDeletelovely card Bonnie and wonderful background for the flowers - the dryer sheet method always works for me too with those intricate dies - thanks for joining us this week at TicTacToe Challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you persevered with that die as the result is just stunning. Definitely worth the dollars. I am always pleased to see older dies being used. What a lovely little bouquet they make xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty double frame and the watering can full of beautiful flowers looks wonderful over the top Bonnie. Sorry it was difficult to cut but maybe the bubble wrap mentioned by Michele will work with it. I have used a piece of an old padded envelope to cut a difficult die and it did help. x
ReplyDeleteThis die set makes a beautiful all-over background for your sweet watering can with flowers, Bonnie! I have the other set that Spellbinders released at the same time. A cardstock shim worked pretty well with that, but next time I'll try Michelle's bubble wrap idea. Your card is so pretty and I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteYou got me on that incredible background embossing and piercing folder. Geez, that is beautiful and showcases your flowers and can so perfectly. LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a good sale and I like what you've done with your new goodies! Pretty card, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Pretty but simple dies on your very pretty, ornate coverplate is just the perfect fit -- wonderful card. I always use a dryer sheet for fiddly backgrounds, it's so helpful and capturing all if not most of the bits!
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie, that was $5 well spent - and amazing die!! Well worth the effort required in the cutting. Your card is amazing - love the simple die cut focal point, that lets all the background texture show.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Wow, that is one gorgeous card. Definitely worth the efforts.
ReplyDeletethe flowers are so pretty and delicate, love the card ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and CAS-tastic!
ReplyDeleteNice combination of all these layers in the background. I love the watering can with flowers. This is a very cute bouquet.
ReplyDeletexx