Flowers in a Strong Card Design

We usually think of flowers as being feminine and soft, but today I’m showing flowers in a strong card design.

Once again, I chose the Secret Garden stamp set from the Spring Catalog. I love how the stamped images correspond to the Secret Garden Framelits Dies for the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.

All the flowers are stamped directly on the card base, except for the one near the top.  It’s die cut and has the Certainly Celery 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon taped to its underside. The flower is then attached to the card with a Stampin’ Dimensional. For a touch of glamor, I added a Pearl Basic Jewel to its center.

These elements could have looked softer, since I started with Certainly Celery. But the addition of strong colors – Pacific Point and Elegant Eggplant – removes all the prissiness.

I would even feel comfortable sending this Thank You card to a man!

I like this card so much, that I just decided that I will include it, or a card similar to it, in my March Card Class.

Every month I hold a card class in my home. We make 6 cards, 2 in each of 3 designs. If you’re local and interested in attending Card Class, then let me know.

In the meanwhile, enjoy these flowers in a strong card design!