This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge are the wonderful umbrellas from Marimekko. The challenge was suggested by Stampin' Annie.
One of my best friends was an exchange student from Finland during our senior year of high school (hey Päivi!), so I have always had a special place in my heart the wonderful style of Finnish designers.
The Cuttelbug Floral Screen was embossed on shimmering cardstock from DCWV Luxury Stack. ColorBox Chalk Chestnut Roan ink was applied directly to the paper by holding the ink pad horizontal (to keep any of the ink from dipping into the de-bossed floral screen design) and clear embossed. The Outlines Be Inspired sentiment was stamped and clear embossed on the same DP.
For the floral element in the umbrella design, I attached a variety of Primas with brown brad centers with glue dots down the left side.
I hope you find inspiration.
Oh yes!!! Inspiration found!! That is amazing! I can't believe how closely your card matches the fabric of the umbrella...and I just got that embossing folder!! I will have to use my new inspiration!!!
Posted by: Denise ~ Paper Ponderings | August 22, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Now that's a gorgeous card!!! Wow, first I love those colors together and second, you did an awesome job with the embossing/inking! I have not yet perfected that technique! You rocked with this inspiration challenge(that you gave!) I have to go color primas, I'm CASEing this baby!!! Blessings, Maria
Posted by: Maria Matter | August 23, 2008 at 06:13 AM
aaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!
could this be any more beautiful!!!!!!!
Steph!!!!! This is so gorgeous!!! I bet you fell in love with it!
Oh my god! I am so loving it! Saving it on my desktop!
Posted by: E.T | August 23, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Wow, that's stunning. I love how the ink brings out the design so much more! Great color combo too!
Misty
Posted by: Misty | August 23, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I am just so amazed! You rocked that inspiration piece, I know I would have never thought of what you did! GREAT card!
Posted by: PaperCutting Kind of Day | August 23, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Such a great challenge and I just love the colors you picked to use! Did I mention that I gave you a blog award thingy a few days back?
Posted by: Ashley | August 24, 2008 at 12:11 AM
WoW! Incredible how well these go together. You are GOOD! This card is amazing1 :o)
Posted by: Mel M. M. M. | August 24, 2008 at 06:42 PM
OOF! i just love the FINNISH PRODUCT!!! haHAHahaHAHAHAhaha!
(sorry. i'll get m'coat.)
Posted by: lauren | August 30, 2008 at 07:43 AM