Thursday, May 6, 2021

Roses

I played with a layering stamp set from Kitchen Sink Stamps called Hearts & Roses and made a sympathy card to put in my stash so when needed it will be already made. I think it turned out fairly well too.



I wanted them to be a deeper red but apparently the ink pads I chose gave me a lighter version. But even so I love them. Layering stamps sure do give more of a realistic look I think.

I am entering this in the Double D Challenge-Flowers of the Month January -June. I chose the rose because that is my birth month flower.

And speaking of roses I had a delivery by Fed Ex today with a beautiful bouquet of roses and cala lilies from my son and family in Japan. I had to take a photograph so that when they do wilt away I can still see my pretty flowers in the picture I took.


Thanks for visiting. I so appreciate all the comments you leave me. Have a good evening!

God bless, Verna

22 comments:

laurie said...

very pretty! I need to make more for my stash too.

Your blooms are gorgeous!

Rosy Newlun said...

It turned out beautifully! I love the layering sets but they are not always easy for me. This is gorgeous and so is the bouquet you received! You are truly loved!

TK said...

Beautiful card, it's wonderful even if lighter than expected. And your bouquet is equally wonderful - what a joy to receive from your son!

Liz said...

Beautiful card Verna, the roses turned out brilliantly. What a fabulous bouquet your received too and a great idea to take a photo for when they have wilted. xx

Bonnie said...

So great to see you stamping. The reds do look great and so does the the script on that sentiment. Very clever to layer with the green yet pops of bling in the red.

Bunny said...

What a lovely bouquet of flowers from you family and on your card. [Bunny]

Diane said...

Beautiful card Verna, both the card and the vase! Thank you for joining my challenge at Double D!
Diane DD DT {Nellies Nest}

Judy Woodland said...

Those flowers are absolutely stunning, and so is your card. The colors you chose are perfect for that stamp set, I love your design. The clean and simple look really showcases the flowers. Just beautiful, well done my friend!!!

Maria said...

what a gorgeous card with the lovely flowers! And, a very lovely bouquet from your son and family, so sweet!!

Carol L said...

What a gorgeous sympathy card! Love the colors and stitched panels, and what a gorgeous bouquet of flowers you received too! WOW! Happy Mother's Day!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Pretty layering stamps. I love the combo of the calla lily and rose bouquet -- how nice. Happy Mom's Day to you.

Patti J said...

Seems the older we get, the more of these cards we need. Sigh... What a beautiful card, Verna! I think the color of the rose is perfect! And how sweet of your family in Japan to send you such a lovely bouquet! Happy Mother’s Day, dear friend!

wannabcre8tive said...

Verna, your card is gorgeous. The colors on the flowers really pop. Your flowers from your son is besutiful. Have a Happy Mother’s Day.

Darlene said...

Your card is beautiful Verna ... great job with those layered stamps! And your bouquet is GORGEOUS! What a sweet surprise! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Flower of the Month’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Lisa Babitz said...

Love your layered roses. This is a beautiful sympathy card and is sure to bring comfort to the recipient. The flowers from your son and family are gorgeous!

Dawn S. said...

What a lovely sympathy card! The roses do look very realistic.

Inkyfingers said...

This is such a lovely card, Verna and you have mastered the layering stamp technique beautifully. I love your beautiful vase of flowers too and such a great idea to have a photo keepsake when they have gone.
Hugs
Carol x

Jeanne H said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Verna. It's my birthday month too! Glad you have flowers to enjoy. I had a wonderful dinner out. Take care. Hugs

Judy Woodland said...

I already commented on this, but I just wanted to say great take on the Mood Board, thanks so much for playing along with us over at the Double D Challenge. Hope we see you back again soon!!
Judy~ DD DT

Leslie Miller said...

This is just gorgeous, Verna! I have always loved how Kitchen Sink stamps turn out. Your bouquet arrived in nice condition for Mother's Day. My son called today to ask if my Mother's Day gift arrived yet. It was supposed to be here Saturday, but nothing yet. Just can't count on things like that these days.

Lisa said...

Wowza!! Another one! I'll have to check out those stamps although layered ones can make me cry...lol! Gorgeous card!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Awesome, almost looks like a photo! I find layering stamps a pain in the butt. Staying away from them......but I admire people who use them as well as you do!

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