Elegant Rose

I've been DROOLING over a similar card from my SU demonstrator and was SO excited to give my hand at a try with this set. Of course, after playing with hers I had to order it (can't miss out on a sale and it's 20% off this month). The card itself is actually super simple, but looks so elegant.

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 28 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday
I flipped the sketch around.

Inspiration

Simon Says Challenge ~ Let’s Go to the Movies (plus dry embossing)

Play along and then pop by Lorraine's and Chris's to win a prize!

I LOVE Bette Midler and the theme song from the movie, "The Rose".
Little Red Wagon Challenge ~ Dry Embossing

Textures Challenges: Corrosive Challenge #59 ~ Textures; Cute Card Thursday #108 ~ Touchy, Feely

I used dry embossing and heat embossing to invite fingers to roam freely.

 My Creation

Inside of Card

I ran this through the embossing folder at an angle, still leaving plenty of room for a message.

Extreme Rose Close Up

I stamped the rose in versamark and used clear embossing powder. It was 'colored' with a sponge daubed across the ink pad. The leaves were stamped seperately and cut out.

INS AND OUTS ~ ELEGANT ROSE
Stamps: Stampin Up (Fifth Avenue Floral, Flower Fancy, Warm Words)
Paper: Stampin Up (Basic Black, Whisper White)
Ink: Stampin Up (Melon Mambo, Old Olive), Black Staz On
Accessories: Stampin Up Ribbon & Punches, Pop Up Dots, Clear Embossing Powder, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder
Techniques: Dry Embossing, Heat Embossing, Two-step Stamping