This dahlia is definitely bold enough to stand on its own but I thought a pop of color would really set it off! Using a split panel technique I saw on Maile Belles' blog allowed me to insert a strip of Hello Honey designer paper behind the white cardstock which is popped up on dimensionals. The dahlia is stamped on the white which has been trimmed out very carefully with paper snips and paper trimmer. And "in real life" the rhinestones are a lovely shade of yellow thanks to my Blendabilities but my camera just couldn't pick that up correctly.
My daughter's camera however seems to have no trouble picking up beautiful shades of yellow as you can see from this picture of a sunset in the Outer Banks!
Pals Paper Arts has a wonderful color challenge for us this week. Hope you join us!
I LOVE your card Linda! The split technique is really cool. I'll have to try that. Nice use of the color challenge.
ReplyDeleteOH MY!! This is absolutely gorgeous. Love that split technique. I may have to CASE this...
ReplyDeleteLINDA!!!!!!!!! This is gorgeous. I'm upset that I didn't make this card. It's a perfect use of these colors, and I love the technique. I love your card!
ReplyDeleteI see a CASE coming on... Linda, this card is LOVELY! It is the second one this week containing the split panel which must be a trendy technique that I have missed! I adore the dahlia stamp... must ink it up again. Thanks for sharing, Pal!!
ReplyDeleteI had to carefully study this card after reading that you didn't fussy cut the whole flower out. At first glance, I thought you had popped up the flower. What a cool technique! I love that flower, and I love the little yellow pops of color.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this! So pretty and a great way to feature the DSP! Awesome blossom!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this! So pretty and a great way to feature the DSP! Awesome blossom!
ReplyDeleteLove the split panel technique Linda! And with those colors, it is just yummy.
ReplyDeleteLinda just LOVE this card with the cut out! So cool... and the oclors look faB!
ReplyDeleteNow the sunset is down right breathi-taking. hugs.
Beautiful and so elegant! Love that split panel!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Linda. I love the Linen Thread around the sentiment tag! Very nice touch!
ReplyDeleteOooh, this color combo is to die for and I hope I find some time to play along! And your card is to die for too. I'm loving this split panel technique - especially with that dahlia!
ReplyDeleteOh my WORD, this is a STUNNER Linda! Yes, I'm shouting coz it's that good. Wow, love the split technique and the flower is dahlia divine!
ReplyDeleteSeriously in love with this one Linda! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteStunning card! Love the split panel!
ReplyDeletePure gorgeousness, Linda! I earmarked Maile's technique, and you just reminded me of it! I may just CASE you this week with another stamp just to try this technique! Great example! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteoh my, this is gorgeous.
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