Thursday, April 26, 2012

Chevron Vase

**This is my second post for the day.  Please scroll down or click here for my Retrosketches/JUGS post**


As promised I'm back with another post. This card is for the latest Embellish challenge - this time to use chevrons and this sweet colour palette in your design. I've seen this layout around a lot lately - and used it once before - and really like it's versatility.  For this card I pulled out 4 Papertrey Ink sets to ink up and dressed up the flowers with some bling.  I'll also be sending this card over to the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge to meet up with it's friends from my last few posts!  :) 


I'm trying to make lots of Mother's and Father's Day cards as I have an Art in the Park event coming up next weekend and figure these might be handy to have.  Should really make some graduation cards too...  


Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Perfect Plum, Basic Grey) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Vase & flowers from Asian Fusion, Oval from On My Couch Additions, Chevrons from Background Basics: Chevron Stripes, Sentiment from Fillable Frames #4) PTI
Inks: (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Perfect Plum) Stampin' Up

Gems:  (Cupcake Assortment) Doodlebug

23 comments:

Brandi said...

This is awesome!!!

Jocelyn Olson said...

Awesome, Jen! Love the colors and the chevron on the vase. The bling is great! That's so cool that you have Art in the Park...good luck!

Lindsey said...

Ooh, this card is so cool and elegant! Love all the bling.

Michelle said...

Gorgeous, Jen! I love this layout, too! You've used it beautifully. I love the bling! :-)

kingstonmama said...

Oh, beautiful! I've seen a lot of cards lately with that stripe the left side. It's fabulous and I need to try it. I adore your vase and those blingy flowers. I just love everything about this, Jen. :)

Tina said...

The bling is a very lovely nice touch! I'm awaiting to hear news that you've completed your first burpee :)

kasia c. said...

Beautiful! I LOOOOOVE the colours together, and that little design on the vase. ;)

Jessi Fogan said...

Love it! I'm trying to pack as many mother's, father's, and grad cards into my stash as I can, since uni. grad is next weekend. Eek!
Love the bling on this - and the fun chevron pattern on the vase!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is so pretty! I love those pink gems!

Kirsty, New Zealand said...

omg, i am totally in LOVE with the bling coming out of the vase ... that is so so cool jen, honestly where do you find these ideas in your brain .... do you want to swap??? xx

Joyce said...

I love everything about this card. What a great way to use Asian Fusion, one of my fave, but least used, sets. Pinning--OK?

Christina said...

Love this design, Jen! The chevron looks fabulous on the vase, and I'm loving the bling.

Karen B. said...

Perfect for the modern and trendy mom!

lostinpaper said...

Another perfectly put together design! Great use of the colours and chevrons... LoVe it Jen!

Larissa Heskett said...

I LOVE your 2nd take on the challenge!! The fun vase and design really pops!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Lisa Arana said...

ok, my jaw has dropped. LOVE this very modern take. I'd totally buy that chevron vase!

None None said...

Oh, so pretty, Jen! I love the chevrons and they are so everywhere now! Hope you have a wonderful week and lots of crafting time! I am missing my crafting time as I'm traveling for work and won't get back into my craft space for another week or so. :(

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

You make CAS look so professional! Hugs xxx

Maureen Morton said...

You rock these challenges - and I want to come to your sale! Sounds like fun. Love the contrast of the rich color and the white. Rocked another one!

Melissa said...

Jen, this is GORGEOUS!!!! I am so glad I bopped over here today to check out what you've been creating! WOW! That's it! You are now officially on my blog list...I won't be forgetting to visit anymore! There are too many fabulous cards here and I don't want to miss any more of them!!! :)

Jenny said...

I just love the token chevron on the vase and need to remember that layout too...its so cool :0)
Good idea to stock up on the cards for upcoming occasions :0)
Jenny x

~Tammy~ said...

This is classically modern! I love the design!

Glenda J said...

Absolutely love this brilliant design! So creative!