Smooshing Roses in Winter - Pink Style

So...how is your 4th of July going? Having a great time? We went to a birthday party - it sure was hot and humid here in Kansas! Of course, now it's pouring down rain...how are we supposed to do fireworks in the downpour of rain?

This is another "smooshing" roses technique on an Arturo Pale Pink Card. Stamped "Happy Birthday" and added some paper piercing in the corner - I like the touch the paper piercing gives, do you?

I love this technique of "smooshing"; it really does make the rose look more realistic! I learned it from Emily Giovanni's tutorial; her blog rocks!

Hope you've had a great day; thanks for peeking in! ~M.

"Smooshing Roses"

I love visiting blogs and getting stamping ideas! This one is called "smooshing" and I think it makes the roses appear more realistic - what do you think? I learned the technique from Emily (click HERE). I made this for a friend's grandmother; her middle name is Rose; hence the reasoning behind the card!

The base of the card is SU Marigold, layered with SU Apricot Appeal, layered with Whisper White. The roses are made using the Marigold, Apricot Appeal and Pumpkin Pie. The leaves are done with True Thyme, stamped off 2 times before applying. I don't normally work with these colors so tell me what you think? I'm very pleased with the way it turned out and I hope her grandmother loves it!

Hope you have a splendid weekend. Our oldest, age 11, leaves to a big trip to Atlanta, GA this weekend, she'll be traveling with my mom. She's very nervous...and particularly nervous about passing through the metal detector and such. She was going on and on last night about the metal on her DVD player, her gameboy, etc., I finally realized she was a bit panicked, so I stopped and explained that only SHE would walk through the metal detector, her luggage and such would pass through a "x-ray" machine (best explanation for a young lady I thought). She was quiet for a bit and then asked "Will my shorts make the metal detector go off (you know, the metal button)... :) I smiled and explained no, they wouldn't. She's really nervous, I can't blame her, I don't like to fly, they know that - but they also know I will fly, so hopefully she'll do great. They have many things to see and do while in Atlanta so I'm delighted for this opportunity for her. She's saved her money for over a year so she's well prepared!

Take care and thanks for peeking in! ~M.

Purple Roses

This is another Arturo card in Lavender - they have the felt finish - it's just so soft! The roses are from Stampin' Up's Roses in Winter set - just purchased. :)

I used Lavender Lace and Lovely Lilac to stamp the various roses. The outside says "may your day bloom with happiness"; the inside says "Happy Birthday". The ribbon is 2-sided; soft lavender on one side and dark purple on the other; it matches the card great IRL.

Today was Memorial Day - did you have the day off? I was off work Friday, so I had to work today; but my boss was kind enough to let me leave at 4 p.m. Ah....nice little perk! The kids are officially out of school...and in less than 3 days they are complaining they are bored. Imagine that! LOL!

Thank you to all those that have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces. And a mondo thank you to those that gave their life for our freedom! May God richly bless you!

Hope you have a great week - thanks for peeking in! ~M.
Card Details:
Lavendar Arturo Card (purchased here)
Stamps: Stampin' Up Roses in Winter, Blooming with Happiness (inside)
Ribbon: Michael's