Monday, July 22, 2013

Clearly Monochromatic - The Pink Elephant


Monday, Monday...There's a reason I LOVE Mondays...It's The Pink Elephant Challenge Day!  This week, we challenge you to use a MONOCHROMATIC color scheme... As you can see, I chose to go with RED; I so love red!  The color RED reminds me of my great-grandmother, Nona Jane, who wore a shade of red each and every day of her adult life...maybe pink, magenta, burgundy, or true red. 


I received my first order from Clearly Besotted recently..and WOW!  What an amazing product line...gorgeous, classic images and sentiments...and lovely coordinating dies!  I wasn't looking for a new favorite stamp company, but I sure found one!

The Clearly Besotted Challenge this week is Seeing Spots ...hence, the fabulous red polka dots on my card:)


Chupa's Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #101 was PERFECT to showcase those gorgeous flowers and leaves with a dotted background!


 I paired up two Clearly Besotted stamp sets and their coordinating dies for my card... Blooming Marvellous and Leafy Accents!  The roses just make me melt, while the leaves are a versatile addition to many floral-themed cards!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Stamps:  Blooming Marvellous, Leafy Accents (Clearly Besotted)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake (SU)
Paper:  Rustic Cream Cardstock (PTI), DIY Shop (Crate Paper)
Other:  Blooming Marvellous, Leafy Accents Die Collections (Clearly Besotted), Sequins (Avery Elle), Doily, Sewing Machine, Thread


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15 comments:

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous card! Love the beautiful images & coordinating dies!

Teresa Zuehls said...

What a lovely card, Stacey! Great job on the challenge and beautiful take on the sketch. I love the dots on the leaves and the flowers are so pretty. TFS

Marisa said...

Way to combine the challenges, Stacey!! Gorgeous flowers and love all those polka dots! Lovely scatter of sequins too -- btw, a big thanks for mine :)

snappy scrappy said...

Super cute!!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

va-va-vooom! Gorgeous!

Tracey McNeely said...

Gorgeous card Stacey! I love the leaves stamped on DP!

~amy~ said...

Such a gorgeous card Stacey...love the added sequins!

Lindsey said...

Such a beauty and loved your comments about your grandmother...they made me love your card even more.

Leigh Penner said...

Pretty!

Stephanie said...

Oh my Stacey, what a stunning card! And I can't tell you how delighted I am that you've taken part in our challenge - thank you!! xxx

Beverley said...

WOW! Your card is stunning as always, SO many lovely details. Hugs Bev x

Anonymous said...

So pretty !!! I haven't even heard of this stamp company!! What a great find! Love the matching dies, too!
The sketch you picked was perfect for your image!
:)) :))

Unknown said...

A gorgeous card and seeing this makes me realise I need those leafy accent stamps and dies LOL!

Unknown said...

stunning! absolutely gorgeous!

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) said...

Stacey, this card is DA BOMB!! It's extremely pleasing to the eye, I'm not sure how to describe what I feel when I look at it... well-rounded? I really, truly ADORE it :)