Good Sunday morning! I did it again! I opened my brand new order from Ellen’s and realized I accidentally ordered two of the new Poppystamps Bailiwick Background. I’m sure Ellen would let me return it but I think it is lots more fun to share blog candy with you. Leave me a comment on my yesterday's post by Thursday, Jan 16 at 5:00 pm to qualify for a random drawing. Good luck!
My project today is made using the Bailiwick Background paired with the Elizabeth Craft Designs Bunch of Flowers 1 and Curvy Leaves along with Memory Box Butterfly Delights and Flower Mound.
One of my favorite color combinations to use for spring projects is Spring Moss by Papertrey and Almost Amethyst by Stampin’ Up! But with that said for some reason it is a hard color combination for me to photograph. I’m sure it is the fault of the user and not the camera or colors themselves.
I cut the background, attached tiny strips of mounting tape around the border and tiny pieces on several of the leaf flourishes and attached it to the card base. I wanted the background to be popped up to add dimension and interest.
I cut the leaves and flowers, formed with my stylus and molding pad and assembled using glossy accents. I attached the flower to the center of the card and attached several leaf sections around to create a natural arrangement. I cut the flower mound, formed with my tiny tipped stylus and molding pad and attached all around the leaves and flourishes to add another element of color. I added a few butterflies to bring another element of spring to the project.
I finished by attaching tiny white pearls to the center of the flower and to the butterflies. I love the soft colors and spring feel of this card. Too bad the photos don’t do it justice.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.
Card Size: 5.5” x 4.25” Paper: Papertrey White, Spring Moss, Stampin’ Up! Almost Amethyst
I love that die! I love the card, too!! The colors are lovely, Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Suzette Weber | January 12, 2014 at 09:44 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous. I've always loved that color combo.
Posted by: Tami B | January 12, 2014 at 10:21 AM
It's so very beautiful
husg Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 12, 2014 at 10:21 AM
So pretty. I love this die.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | January 12, 2014 at 10:36 AM
This makes such a beautiful background and I love what you did with it. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Carrie C | January 12, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Oh my goodness...this is one of the most beautiful dies I've seen in ages. Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Denise | January 12, 2014 at 10:38 AM
You are so very talented. The amazingly realistic creations you make are incredible!
Hugs, Antonella :-)
Posted by: Antonella | January 12, 2014 at 10:41 AM
This is just breathtaking! Your attention to details is amazing. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful talent.
Posted by: Barbara M. | January 12, 2014 at 10:49 AM
WOW, I would never give this card away if mine turned out like yours! Elegant, beautiful, gorgeous, simply magnificent! This is a must have background!
Posted by: Janet | January 12, 2014 at 11:08 AM
This is beautiful, Kittie! It's not you...purple is difficult to photograph but your pics are great!
Posted by: diane zechman | January 12, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Wow you have some patience - another pretty card
Posted by: Janine B | January 12, 2014 at 11:44 AM
Wow, this card is a stunner! I love the new die and it is always amazing what you do with them! My already large wish list is getting bigger by the day with all the lovely new dies being released! This one is now at the top of my list.
Posted by: Anne-Marie B. | January 12, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Thought I signed up yesterday but don't see it here so will try again. You're card is beautiful as always. I don't have that die and would love to own it. Thanks for the chance to get it. Edna Burgess
Posted by: Edna B. | January 12, 2014 at 12:24 PM
Thank you for sharing this beautiful card with the Bailiwick background die, now I know I need the die and I would actually use it. It makes such a difference to see products actually used in projects to see the possibilities. The center flower is beautiful. Butterfly delights I have and it is one of my top favourites dies. I have looked on the Memory Box site for flower mound, I can't find it, I think they have discontinued it. Being in Canada it will be difficult for me to get it, unless I can find something similar. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, inspiring card.
Jacquelene L
Canada
Posted by: Jacquelene L | January 12, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Fantastic card and background die! I'm definitely adding it to my wishlist after seeing your beautiful card.
Posted by: Brenda | January 12, 2014 at 12:39 PM
I love the colors on the bell flowers from yesterday and I use that embossing folder often. I especially love it for letter press. I would be thrilled to win the die.
Posted by: Kathie | January 12, 2014 at 12:45 PM
WOW!!! You never cease to amaze me and inspire me!!! I bow at your feet and hope that some day I will be as good as you!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | January 12, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Good afternoon, Kittie. This background die makes you think of a wonderful garden with a trellis of beautiful flowers. That is what I thought of with your creations. Just gorgeous, and an inspiring garden trellis.....very useful....thanks for sharing your garden.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | January 12, 2014 at 01:03 PM
This is truly gorgeous and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you might pick my comment from yesterday's blog! Thank you for your generousity.
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | January 12, 2014 at 01:12 PM
So beautiful! Almost Amethyst is one of my all-time favorite SU colors. I'm now getting used to Wisteria Wonder...
Posted by: lisa808 | January 12, 2014 at 01:16 PM
You always do such inspiring work. I check the blog each day to see your new creations. I spent the week between Christmas and New Year's getting ideas for next year's cards. Will be doing some of poinsettia and window cards to start with. Thank you for sharing your creations.
Posted by: Janice | January 12, 2014 at 01:26 PM
Wow...such a gorgeous card...love the daintiness of it...so Spring like...gives me hope!!
Posted by: Diane H | January 12, 2014 at 01:35 PM
WOW Kittie, this is awesome!
Posted by: Rebekka K | January 12, 2014 at 01:39 PM
Love your card, the colors are beautiful together. And this die is outstanding would love to win it. Thank you for the chance
Posted by: Karol L Hall | January 12, 2014 at 01:39 PM
Oh Im so happy to see how you used this die. Was put on my wish list right away and wondered how you would use it, now I see. Beautiful just beautiful. Love the colors you used and the pictures look very pretty. I cant imagine how long it took you to put the
tape that thin around this die, yikes, or how you even cut it that thin. Such patience.
Posted by: Eileen L. | January 12, 2014 at 02:35 PM
Gorgeous card Kittie. Really like how you gave it dimension to the die cut. The colors go so well together
Posted by: ColleenB. | January 12, 2014 at 03:34 PM
There goes the groceries again, Kittie!!! What a beautiful card you made with this awesome die!
Posted by: Vicky Gould | January 12, 2014 at 03:36 PM
Again a stunning card with this die, did not see it before and it's gorgeous! Must have a been quit a work attaching all the tiny foam pieces! xxMiranda
Posted by: Miranda | January 12, 2014 at 03:42 PM
Beautiful card - as usual. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Bridget W | January 12, 2014 at 04:49 PM
Egads, that's pretty!
Posted by: Janet L. | January 12, 2014 at 05:03 PM
Oh my goodness, how BEEEEEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Mary | January 12, 2014 at 05:16 PM
This is so elegant and beautiful!!
Posted by: Birgit | January 12, 2014 at 06:31 PM
This is gorgeous Kittie! I love the addition of the little butterflies and the tiny pearls! Looks AMAZING!
Posted by: Laura Love | January 12, 2014 at 06:35 PM
Wow! This is gorgeous! I always love your cards. Those blue flowers are fabulous.
Posted by: Pam | January 12, 2014 at 06:47 PM
This is a stunning card! I look forward to your postings each day! The only problem I see is that I'm going to go broke to make all your creations! lol
Posted by: Jenny | January 12, 2014 at 07:04 PM
I love your card. I have never seen that die before. Another one to add to my wish list. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Posted by: Johanne Limoges | January 12, 2014 at 07:41 PM
I enjoy seeing your beautiful projects. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Diane Lambert | January 12, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Gorgeous Kittie....sigh! Sure hope I am the winner of this wonderful die!!!
Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Jan Castle | January 12, 2014 at 11:00 PM
What a pretty card you have created and that Poppystamps die is very desirable.
Posted by: Sue | January 13, 2014 at 12:58 AM
Love the card. I saw the die and was wondering how to use it on a card. Any card with kitties and butterflies is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to show us how.
Posted by: Sandy Rasmussen | January 13, 2014 at 01:38 AM
a very beautiful card for spring ! I love that die too !
Posted by: Catherine D | January 13, 2014 at 04:24 AM
I wondered and waited anxiously what you would do with this lovely die! WOW! Worth the wonderful wait! Gorgeous thank you for the chance to receive the extra die. Someone is going to be very happy!
Posted by: Cely | January 13, 2014 at 05:29 AM
I love all your creations. They are always so detailed and beautiful. The die you are giving away is gorgeous too. So delicate. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Colleen C | January 13, 2014 at 08:13 AM
I cannot imagine this card being any more beautiful....photography looks pretty good to me....love it!!!
Posted by: Jan Douglas, Florida | January 13, 2014 at 08:16 AM
Gorgeous, I just love that swirling background die and lovely embellishing you have given to it!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 13, 2014 at 09:45 AM
Kittie,
You make the most gorgeous cards. I look forward to visiting your site to see what new idea you have come with. You are always so creative. Thanks for sharing all the details with us. Thanks for the opportunity to win this new die.
What color and brand of lavender card stock do use on the darker lavender cards you make. The one with the hanging lavender flowers and ornate frame. My fave color was lavender lace by SU. They no longer make that. I have been unable to find one I like as well. Thanks again.
Posted by: JeanMarie | January 13, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Your card is so stunning. You would need a lot of patience to add all those flowers & butterflies. I haven'e heard of this die company before so will have to check it out. Keeping my fingers crossed that I may win!!
Posted by: Sara K | January 13, 2014 at 02:40 PM
Wow! I really like the green behind the purple. It makes the flowers pop! You do the most beautiful cards, I love everyone of them so much! You are my inspiration. If I ever get as good as you at crafting, I'll be one happy, happy lady. However, I don't think I could ever come up with my on ideas like you do. My mind is just to old!!!
Posted by: Sharon Just | January 13, 2014 at 03:09 PM
Saw your card on Pinterest and as always was wowed....Thanks for sharing and for giving us the opportunity to get our hands on the die. Your creativity never ceases to amaze.
Posted by: Trudie Vick | January 13, 2014 at 06:51 PM
Kittie, once again I love your card even if the colors don't show as well as you want. And I love the Bailiwick background!
Posted by: gurian6 | January 13, 2014 at 07:21 PM
beautiful card!
Posted by: D | January 14, 2014 at 10:09 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous! What I couldn't do with that background die. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for the chance to win it. I may just have to purchase it myself.
Posted by: Gloria | January 15, 2014 at 11:03 PM