Yesterday was my birthday, marking the number of days I’ve been on this earth. It was also the first anniversary of my blog, Aromas and Art. I just looked, and I’ve published 299 posts. Whew, that’s a lot! I’m so thankful to you, my readers and followers, because it thrills me to be able to share with you. As long as you keep visiting, I’ll keep it up on my end.
Here I am (in a silly pose) saying “thank you!”
Today’s post is from the Serene Garden Bundle. I fell in love with this set when I first saw it in the new catalog, page 166. I’ve already used it for two Blog Hops that will be coming up in June, and todays project is for the Paper Players challenge. The challenge this week is for the project to be “clean & simple” with “blooms.” Clean & simple means lots of open space with minimal layers and embellishment. And, blooms means flowers, of course.
I couldn’t wait to use the graceful bloom from the Serene Garden Stamp Set. The flower and stem are one stamp, which I stamped in Versamark, then stamped three times on Thick Whisper White cardstock. Then, I sprinkled White Embossing Powder over the images, and let the heat tool do its work.
Serene Garden Blossoms
The three ink colors I used for the flowers are Flirty Flamingo, Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight. The white embossed lines provided the guide for my Aqua Painter. TIP: Be careful with the amount of water on this Thick WW cardstock. Probably should use Shimmery White, which reacts better to water.
Here you can see the nice, shiny lines of the heat embossing. Keeping my card “clean and simple,” I chose a small sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings, and stamped it in Basic Black. I used the Stamparatus to ensure it stamped perfectly.
The Serene Garden Die Set has several dies for embossing. Stampin’ Up! also has new Big Shot Embossing Mats, which I wanted to try. It takes some experimenting to find the right combo, but I really like the results on this envelope flap.
I like to think there is a little prayer tucked inside each blossom, floating its way to you.
Thank you for celebrating with me!
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Dear Su – it was a real WOW moment when I saw your card yesterday whilst looking for inspiration on ways to use Serene Garden, a stamp set I knew I wanted from the first time I saw it. The delicate, ethereal look you have achieved is just wonderful and, having found your blog, I shall look forward to seeing more of your creations and gaining more inspiration in future. Thank you so much for sharing your talents!!
Wow, Lynne, I’m so glad you found my blog! I appreciate your kind words, and hope I continue inspiring you!
I love this card, and the envelope is stunning! I’m going to take another look st this stamp set.
Thank you Diana. I think you should!
Wow! So simply elegant. I love, love, love everything about this card… and the envelope, too. I definitely want to CASE it. This set will be on my first order in the new catalog.
Thank you Suzanne. I hope you have fun when your set arrives!
So pretty and simple. It really caught my eye.
Thank you Robin! So glad it caught your eye!
Such a beautiful card. Very elegant. Hope I can CASE your card!
Thank you, Bev
Yes, you may Bev! Thank you for the ultimate compliment!
Such a stunning and understated card – absolutely love this!
Thank you so much, Claire!
Outrageously gorgeous! I never saw anything this pretty in that set, thank you!
Thank you, Pat! So glad I helped you see!
Su what a beautiful card! I love the look of the watercoloring with white embossing. So soft and pretty. Thanks so much for playing along at The Paper Players, and Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Sandy! I’m thankful to play along with you Paper Players!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! Your photo is gorgeous! I hope your day was special! I love your CAS card! Those gorgeous blooms make me smile! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week! XX
I’m bowled over by your nice compliments, Claire! Thank you so much!
Su… first, Happy Birthday! Enjoy every day. Second, your card is spectacularly CAS…love it! Thank you so much for joining us at The Paper Players this week!
Thank you and thank you, Elizabeth! I love your Paper Players challenges.
I look forward to your blog every day. This card is absolutely beautiful. Love your work!
Happy birthday – hope it was a good one.
My birthday is still going strong, thank you, Kathy! It makes me so happy that you enjoy my blog!
Love this card you made. You look so pretty by the tree. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards.♥
Awwww, thank you, Lynn! I appreciate the compliment on my tree pic.
Happy be-lated, my friend!
Thank you, Kathy! I love seeing your name on my blog!
That is beautiful. I won this set at OnStage and could not figure out what I was going to make. You have given me hope. I will CASE your card and envelope and see what develops. Thanks and Happy Birthday. Keep the ideas coming….LOL
Thank you. Ann! I think you’ll be happy you have this set. I’ll be using it a lot, and already have two for Blog Hops in June.
Soft, sweet and totally CAS. Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players again, Su.
Thank you, Jan! So glad you like it!
Happy Birthday /Anniversary! Thank you for this clean and simple card. I don’t have this bundle yet, but now it is on my wish list.
Thank you for the good wishes, Ceresa! You’ll be glad this bundle is on your list!
Happy Birthday Su! And happy anniversary on your blogging! I love your creations and love seeing new things almost every day. BTW – My Birthday was on Sunday the 20th!
Happy belated birthday, Barb! May is a great month! It makes me happy that you enjoy my blog!
This card is so elegant and just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome, Debra. Thank you, I love to share!
Wow Su what a beautiful card.
Thank you for the “wow.” Much appreciated, Robbi!
Wow! Your card is stunningly beautiful! So very elegant! TFS!
Thank you Cherie! I’m so glad you like it!