Good morning, all! Just came back from a lovely walk with the hounds and am ready to start the day! Tonight we're having a few people over for a Mexican dinner for my Uncle's birthday so there's lots to do to get ready for that. For now though I'm sneaking in with a last minute entry for the challenge at Jay Gee's Nook (and one more for Simon Says Stamp of course!). As usual all the inspiration pictures are gorgeous and bring lots of ideas to mind but I was particularly drawn to the top right picture this time. I really like those black and orange stripes and I used my new (to me) In Bloom stamp. Love this flower image! I used the rock and roll technique to make the edges a little darker which I don't think I've really tried before but I like the result. Okay, off to start prepping the chicken enchilada casserole. Yummy!! Have a wonderful day!
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug
Stamps: (Flower and leaves from In Bloom, Sentiment from Fillable Frames #4) PTI
Inks: (Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Always Artichoke) Stampin' Up
Copic: E08
Gems: (Bon Bon Assortment) Doodlebug
Jen, sounds like a wonderful day! Enjoy your time with your family tonight...yummo...love Mexican food!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous. I love the stripes complimented by the beautiful flower. Stunner!
You've done a great job with the rock n roll technique.. it's subtle but definitely gives the flower that extra edge! M x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I would love a whole bed of those orange flowers please. And really striking with the addition of the black.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun day today! I love Mexican food! I love the technique you used and this card is so pretty! Have fun tonight!
ReplyDeleteLoving the card this morning! The background stripes really give it a modern look (which I love).
ReplyDeleteHope you have lots of fun tonight! You're totally making me want Mexican food and it's only 10am!
Mmm, chicken enchilada casserole... :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The rock-and-roll does give the flower a great look. Great colours, too!
Love the black stripes Jen and your rock n roll technique worked fabulously. Thanks so much for joining us at Jay Gee's :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun tonight.
FANtastic card Jen! This is one of my fave flowers too, it looks awesome just stamped or coloured. Great take on the inspiration, the stripes are perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love that In Bloom set (although I don't have it yet). The colours you've chosen work so well, and I love those stripes! :-) Enjoy that chicken enchilada casserole... you have my mouth watering from halfway across the globe.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card...mmmm...you gotta share your recipe!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! I've coveted this stamp set for ages - it looks beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment & the perfect bling too!
gorgeous flower, love how the outer leaves are darker, so clever as it's all the details that make your cards so beautiful. have a great night with the family, may need that recipe for chicken enchilada's my dear :)
ReplyDeleteWow! So creative! Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat time is dinner? I need to look up this technique, it is one I don't know. It sure works great for you, kiddo. The balance and color combo here are both right on the mark! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteJen I love the bold striped pattern...it reminds me of something!!...anyhows I'll ponder on that one :0)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, I totally missed that challenge-where has the month gone?
Hope you had a great evening :0)
Jenny x
What a fantastic bold stripe Jen - the sort of stripy flower looks fab with it. Hope you had a great dinner party - Mexican food always does it for me! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteso amazing. love the clean, graphic lines with that gorgeous flower.
ReplyDeleteI need to ink up that flower... looks fabulous.
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