Poppies Birthday Wishes

As I have said many times, I am always in need of birthday cards so when I get an idea I go with it. I had coloured this flower image with markers and water and I wanted a black and white stripe paper for my background, but I did not have any. As I was going through my embossing folders I saw the houndstooth folder and thought why not make a background paper in black and white with it. Simply, I embossed my cardstock and ran my black ink pad over the raised area. I quite like the look so I went with it. I attached my floral panel to fun foam before attaching the panel to the card. I was so focused on my houndstooth I forgot about my sentiment - alas Misti to the rescue. I placed my card inside my Misti and inked up my stamp, and as the cardstock was on fun foam, it took several goes to achieve a good look. Thanks for visiting today .... I will see you next time.
Products: Rubbernecker Field of Poppies, Cuttlebug Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Impression Obsession Birthday Wishes, Neenah Cardstock, Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Markers Picked Raspberry and Mustard Seed, 

6 comments

  1. Absolutely stunning! Love the background, the flowers, and the sentiment. And your use of the MISTI was brilliant!

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  2. This is so beautiful and elegant Kia. The colours of your watercoloured poppies are so pretty and I love the distressed houndstooth design panel in the background. xx

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  3. so pretty mf...the distressed houndstooth looks wonderful!

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  4. Kia, this is gorgeous, and I think the black and white are so striking with the flower color! I totally LOVE the flowers...gorgoue scard, sweet friend! Hugs! xoxo

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  5. I swear you must own more stamps than anyone else I know. Your cards never cease to amaze me. I love the colors you used on the poppies. Gorgeous, Kia!

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  6. the black and white hounds tool look awesome as a background to the bright flowers. I think I just purchased those flowers :)

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