Saturday, June 28, 2014

Arranging Roses


It is our first day to show off what’s new for Power Poppy in July!  I think you’ll be quite delighted by the beauty that will come your way in the next 3 days!  This month it’s an all digi-release for that instant ability to create to your hearts delight this summer!  No shipping - no waiting!  You will see some gorgeous summer flowers from the Bloom Brigade that I know you’ll want to add to your collection.  

Today we get to play with Arranging Roses!  A gorgeous pitcher full of luscious roses just picked from the garden paired with the whimsy of strawberries.  Just take a look!  



I really wanted this design to speak of summer, so I chose really warm tones of orange and warm reds for the design.  I trimmed the roses “out-of-the-box-style” on the edge of the rounded die and then added another Spellbinders fancy border behind the image with some lace.  I always think there’s something old fashioned and romantic about roses.  


A little closer look at the colouring, some enamel dots, seam biding, and twine.  Swoon!  Marcy did such a lovely job illustrating this set.  I chose to leave the sentiment off, at least on the outside and then put one inside when I know what occasion I want it for.  


I did use a lot of Copics for this one - so here they are pictured above.  


Now here’s the full line-up of the beautiful Bloom Brigade playing today....and be sure to stop by and see what Marcy has to say about this gorgeous set!  



Allison Cope
Christine Okken 
(you are here)
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Katie Sims
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker


Glad to have “seen” you today!  Have a happy Saturday!

17 comments:

Liz Williams said...

You've picked my favorite colors for this one, Julie. I love it.

Liz Williams said...

Christine, I'm sorry if my comment addressed you as Julie. Trying to do these comments quickly this AM because I have a meeting I have to go to. I just love all the peeks at all the new stuff coming. Can't wait. And digis, yea! More quickly in my hands that way!!

KarinsArtScrap said...

Gorgeous Christine.

gr karin

Leslie Miller said...

I've been completely wowed by what everyone is doing with this set... well, all this month's sets, actually. LOVE the rich colors of this, Christine. The reds and oranges make for a very summery and gorgeous creation. Of course, you added my fave, too -- polka dots. What's not to love? Every element looks so pretty together!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Christine, this is gorgeous! I LOVE the out-of-the-box technique you've used, and your colors are so beautiful and vibrant! Love the layout and the pretty embellishments! More inspiration when I get mine (yep, ordered it - ha!). Hugs!

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful, love how you did the shading here, the die in the background with the lace is lovely!

Marisa said...

Gorgeous tone on tone card :)

Robin said...

So happy for the digis, since that's all I buy anymore. Beautiful coloring job!

Davi said...

Love the vibrant colors, you really made this image sing, beautiful card :)

Kathy Jones said...

OH WOW!! Christine, this is just GORGEOUS!!! Your colouring is divine and I love the background too. Beautifully accented and yummy warm colours!!

Stacy Morgan said...

Bold... vibrant and beautiful Christine!

Stacy Morgan said...

Bold... vibrant and beautiful Christine!

Cindy Lawrence said...

Mmm...love the rich, romantic color palette, and beautiful layering on this, Christine! Lovely card!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Your coloring never ceases to blow me away Christine!! I love your creativity with color!! And the diecut with the lace is just the sweetest addtion!! Gorgeous!

Katie Sims said...

And speak of summer, they shall! How beautiful, Christine. Your coloring...well, I think you KNOW how I feel about your coloring by now....but seriously, it is stunning. Your entire layout shows off this image beautifully...you have such an amazing eye for detail. What a beauty! :)

dpkennedy said...

Beautiful! Love the orange!

Allison Cope said...

Wowsers... warm oranges and pinky-reds... out standing creation Christine! It's so warm and inviting! Truly stunning!