Kelly's Social Stamping Bright Beautiful blooms bloghop

It's Kelly's social stamping monthly bloghop and this is my project.

I didn't really notice the Pierced Blooms dies in the Jan-Jun catalogue at first.

I'm not sure the catalogue does them justice- and I don't think my photos will either, but they are absolutely gorgeous.I din't purchase the stampset but you can use the dies as a stand alone product as they contain so much gorgeous detail.

This month Kelly has challenged us to create using the BRIGHTS palette.

It's so nice to be a part of this casual friendly group of amazing crafters - keeps me motivated and connected; and it's great to be using the Brights.They are always fun happy colours.

I have had a greeting card pinned to my noticeboard for many many years and although I don't adhere to its beautiful advice all the time I do love to read it and be reminded to slow down. It seemed these blossoms were the perfect way to preserve it. Being very old the card has a few blemishes but that's ok, don't we all. I trimmed a few off the edge and hid a few with sequins!

I cut a big stash of flower pieces from bright colours so I made a card as well. I was delighted to find that the A Little Note images worked really well as a subtle addition to the frame and the inside of the card.

These images were a sublte way to add texture to the frame. I coordinated with some of the DSP from the Fine Art Floral DSP. The gorgeous watercolour wash pages are calling to me but I haven't really had much time to play with them yet...sigh.

and here's a close up of the verse. May it inspire you too.

I haven't used all the colours, but there's quite a few in there. And I did snip some additional Granny Apple Green stems to add to the diecut bunch.

Bermuda Bay,Coastal Cabana,Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade.

What a fabulous collection of happy colours.

Pierced Blooms Dies

I can't wait to see what everyone else has created. Next on this months hop is Sandra Collett from across the ditch!

To see the full list of blog participants, or if you get lost, you can check back to Kelly's main post here

The card doesn't say take time to be creative- but I think there is great power in that too. I hope you find some time for you.

I hope you have a creative week and remember,

"don't just post online,

post something pretty!"

cheers, Liz

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