Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Tea Rose


I didn’t want to let this month go by without using this gorgeous Old Tea Rose set from Flourishes.  I knew from the moment I saw it that it would be really popular.  It has that sketchy style that Sam Pickard is known for and I love watercolouring it.  So, it’s no surprise to me that it’s already sold out (Silhouette Cut File still available).  I began by stamping it on watercolour paper with VersaFine ink watercolouring it with Letraset Aqua Markers.  After colouring I used our Flourishes Perfectly Pierced Classic Window die to cut it out and then paired the design with some pretty Webster’s Pages paper I purchased this summer.  I’ve been wanting an excuse to dig out this particular sheet with the roses on it, and this was the occasion.  
I’ve added both pleated ribbon (still available in yellow and pink) and creamy lace to the design as well as a resin flower, some swirly rhinestones and placed on Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock.  

And that is my “just because” card for you today :)  Enjoy the day in front of you, I hope you can make it a good one!  

10 comments:

Patti Willey said...

Aah! I can't stand it! Everything I love, precious roses in yellow with aqua, {gasp} don't I wish I had this retired set! Just beautiful!

Sharyn Polesel said...

This is so beautiful....love the soft colors! I've never tried water color paper, but love the end result. It really is a lovely card!

Pauline said...

Christine, one word says it all
"STUNNING"!

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is so elegant and gorgeous Christine and a great design.

gr karin

Allison Cope said...

So beautiful Christine!

TLady said...

This IS GORGEOUS Christina!!! :)With GORGEOUS PAPERS TOO!!! SANTA, aka "Ally" brought me my Old Tea Rose Stamp for Christmas! :) I LOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!:)

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful, love the vintage feel and the papers go perfectly with it!

Leslie Miller said...

You have chosen the most beautiful paper/color/image combo, Christine! Absolutely divine watercoloring, too!

Rose Ann said...

This is so very beautiful, Christine! I love your fantastic coloring... and the combination of papers, ribbon and bling is perfection!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, and for your sweet comment! ♥

Melanie said...

Amazing, Christine!