Monday, January 27, 2014

Dynamic Duos #87 Black and Melon Mambo

When I saw the current challenge at Dynamic Duos I knew exactly which combination of stamps I wanted to use:

I pulled out an Outlines Rubber Stamp Co vase stamp that hasn't seen ink in ages and my fave rose images and dies from the Papertrey Ink set The Sweet Life to create another birthday card:


The vase was embossed in black on black cs.  The roses were stamped with both Stampin' Up pretty in pink(for lightest shade) and melon mambo.  Sentiment (from Papertrey Ink Delightful Dahlias Additions set) was black embossed on Stampin' Up melon mambo pp.  Difficult to see in the pic but the black panel was embossed using a Stampin' Up/Sizzix Stylish Stripes embossing folder.  After adding the Doodlebug Designs enamel dots I still thought it was lacking some "pizzaz" so I added a strip of black and white houndstooth pp underneath the sentiment banner.
Other Supplies Used:  Papertrey ink white cs, Stampin' Up black cs, Spellbinders circle Nestie, MFT banner die

Thanks for all the encouraging comments!  

11 comments:

Greta said...

Stunning card, Robin--my favorite roses & a favorite color combo--love it!

Virginia L. said...

Wow, I can see/love the textures vase! Your stamping is awesome, Robin! You aced this color combo with depth and texures! So striking and gorgeous!

Rosemary said...

gorgeous card, robin!!

Stacey said...

I like the subtle dimension added by the diagonal stripes and the Houndstooth adds a fabulous pop to the card!

Judy1223 said...

Robin, you do such pretty things with that flower stamp! WHat a gorgeous way to use the DD colors...an absolute beauty of a card!

Darnell said...

This is a great design, Robin, and a fun use of patterned paper for accents! I love the sweet vase and, of course, the bright and happy pink with b/w! Enjoy the day! Hugs, Darnell

Brenda said...

I love how striking that colour combo is Robin! Beautiful card.

Annette Elliott said...

This is gorgeous, Robin! Love how the flowers pop out of the cool vase and the accents. Very nicely done. :) thanks for joining playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

Michelle said...

Wow! This is amazing, Robin! I love the texture on the vase! Beautiful flowers!!! Thanks for joining the DD!

Sarah Fleming said...

Great card! I love the embossed vase. Good call adding the strip of houndstooth paper -- perfect touch! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos!

Trinh said...

Gosh this is beautiful!! I love the roses & the striking color combo.