Saturday, April 16, 2011

For The Love Of Iris......

Since I got a late start creating with Theresa Momber's new set, Warm With Love, I wanted to be sure and get a card posted with the gorgeous Iris she designed for the stamp set. When I was little, my mom had a long Iris bed down each boundary of our back yard. On one side they were blue and purple and on the other, they were golden with a deep plum edge. This is how I remember them.

My card base is Pure Luxury Kraft cs, and it is layered with Pure White PL, and designer paper from Basic Grey's Pyrus. I used a Classic Oval Nestabilities die, and colored my image with Copics. The colors used were: B00, BG0000, C1, Vo6, Y21, Y23, and YG 91, 93, 95. Sponging was done with SU! Old Olive. The sentiment is on a Fancy Tags die, and is from Theresa's previous set called Little Critters. I added cotton lace, amber pearls, and a fancy enameled brad for accents.


Thanks so much for stopping in, and if you have another free moment, please scoot over to Theresa's Blog and check out another card I was working on this week. Have a super weekend!

16 comments:

A Consuming Passion said...

It's a great image and your card showcases it so well Mary Anne!
I really like the addition of the crocheted lace too!

Becky said...

This is stunning Maryanne, love the colors and that crocheted lace.

craftieodmae said...

Maryanne, this is beyond gorgeous, I love the Iris and the way you have showcased it is fantastic!

Kerrie said...

Gorgeous image, and you have really done this image proud!

Patti P. said...

I love the vintage flavor of your card and that is perfect with your story about the iris. I have some dwarf purple ones that came from my homeplace that Dad gave to me before passing and then I have some tall yellow ones, and they are growing strong at the momement. Can't wait to see them. I love the look of wallpaper in your dp and the coloring on your image makes me want to just look at it all day. Tfs your beauty!!

Theresa Momber said...

Oh, Mary Anne, this card is stunning! I love that you colored it to match the memories from your childhood. Gorgeous coloring! Love the sponging and dots, just perfect for the soft vintage feel. Perfect details!

Carol L said...

I love Iris too and you colored this image just like they are in nature! Great brad and lace, and I love the crisp white sentiment panel too.
Do you think it might rain today??????

Darlene said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! Your coloring is perfect and I love that lace panel! Awesome creation!
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Cheri said...

Beautiful iris, Mary Anne. Gorgeous coloring and detail. What a treat it is to see this beauty.

Sudha said...

Lovely creation dear.

The Other Patti Sue said...

Wowzers GF! This is stunning... your coloring perfection! Beautifully done my friend!

Payne Holler Cards said...

love iris - special memories also
this is a beauty! perfect coloring and love that lace (-:

Janice M said...

So pretty Mary Anne! Love that white lace, where did you get it?? Hoping for a rain free week, think that will happen??!!

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful Card!

Wendy said...

OMWord!!! This is gorgeous, Mary Anne! :)

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