Thursday, April 8, 2010

Oh My Darjeeling



This sentiment cracks me up! Both the sentiment and teapot image are from a brand-new Taylored Expressions set called CreativiTEA. I love all things tea, so this set had no trouble at all charming its way right into my heart. Taylor and the Baker's Dozen have been showing the most gorgeous projects this week using this and the other sets that have just released. If you haven't followed along, Taylor has links to all the previews HERE, HERE, and HERE. Those girls are wildly talented, and I'm honored to be guest designing for TE again this month. Visit the TE store to see all the new stamp sets and products!

I'm super in love with this particular paper combo from Basic Grey's Kioshi collection. I stamped the teapot on one of the solid patterns in black, clear embossed, and trimmed it out. The focal point layers are cut with Spellbinders Circle and Peony Nestabilities. I embellished with some white satin ribbon, a black button with twine, light blue adhesive pearls, and a punched decorative border.

Thanks for visiting!




Stamps: CreativiTEA (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: Papertrey Ripe Avocado, Stampin' Up Basic Black and Whisper White, Basic Grey Kioshi 6x6
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Stampin' Up Old Olive, Always Artichoke, and Soft Sky
Accessories: Spellbinders dies, foam adhesive, Papertrey white satin ribbon, PTI button and twine, Kaiser pearls, Martha Stewart border
Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

32 comments:

Rae said...

Amy,
When I grow up I want to make cards just like you! :) I don't know if that will ever be possible, but I so admire the craftsmanship (craftswomanship) of your work. I know I could take a number and get at the back of a very long line of crafters gawking at your cards, but I just wanted to tell you again how very much your work is admired. So much detail!...TFS

Rae said...

I almost forgot! Tea cards are my FAVORITE! This one is wonderful!

Jodi Collins said...

WOW Amy! This is GORGEOUS! LOOOOOVE the papers you used and the layout is GORGEOUS! I also LOVE the pops of black!

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Karen Giron said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE how you shaded the tea pot and all that gorgeous layering!!

Jami said...

This is absolutley GORGEOUS!!! Love all of your layering and that double punched border. So so pretty!!!

Jackie Pedro said...

This is just gorgeous, Amy! The layout is fantastic and I have to say that you and Tosh are giving the deco shells border punch quite a work out!! Stop TEMPTING me!!

Donna Baker said...

if you want to speak of wildly talented, dear - that is YOU! I adore this beautiful card - can't wait to see more from you using it!

Christi Flores said...

Good gosh this is gorgeous!!!

Deborah Young said...

I just don't know if I can follow your blog any more....I keep buying more and more paper because of your incredible cards.....help!!!

Carolina said...

What a delightful card ~ so elegant, so crisp and just overall stunning! So glad we get to see your amazing talent with this set!!!

Becky said...

I love this!! What details.

Valarie (vampme3) said...

This card is gorgeous! Love the colors and all the details!

Elly said...

Beautiful card, just like all the ones below ;-)
Like your style!!
hugs, Elly

Kathy Jones said...

OMGosh Amy this is EXQUISITE!!!! Love the design, the way you've used these papers, ribbon/button treatment, punching, pearls.....everything!!!! All so perfectly combined to make this a stunning card!!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

Beautiful card, sweet Amy! I LOVE coffee and tea so this release is very exciting...your card is SO pretty~hugs :)

Ruby said...

What a beautiful card. I love everything about it! Gorgeous! :o)

Shantaie said...

Oh My this is fabulous!! i LOOOOVE the papers and yummy colors!
You have a way of putting things is just the right spot, YOU are super talented!!!

Ida said...

Delightful and Lovely.

NatQuebec said...

ohh it's so nice, I love it !!!

Karen Motz said...

Gorgeous!!!!! I love the teapot and the wonderful detail in your scallop border!!!

Leslie Miller said...

You're so right about that sentiment being super duper cute! Gorgeous card -- so well done and clever. Pretty teapot, and love the Kioshi!

America said...

OK, Amy! You are still making over the top, super fantastic cards! WOW!! Another gorgeus one! I get excited because I know that am always going to be in for a treat coming by here. :) Thank you for the great inspiration you bring!
America

Denise Marzec said...

Love these papers and your perfect ribbon/tag treatment!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Amy, this is absolutely GORGEOUS! LOVE that teapot!

The Spotted Chick said...

Whoa!!! Nothing short of STUNNING! Love this Amy!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Okay, I have to be honest. When I saw this card, I was on the phone talking to Michelle. I had told her I hadn't stopped by any blogs in like forever. So naturally, I had to check out what my stamping idol was doing!!! I so hated you the rest of the day.....and again today when I had to look again at this pure gorgeousness!! I'm in constant awe of your creativity, use of embellishments and borders, sketches and colors...oh, I could go on and on!! *sigh*....you're killing me with your skills!!! *grin* Stunning card my friend!! STUNNING!!

Jan Castle said...

Great pun!!! Lovely card.
Jan Castle

Rel Squire NZL said...

Wow Amy, your card is incredible in every way, the colors, the teapot the way it stands out, and the gorgeous stamped border and layout etc.... You are so amazingly talented, just love your blog and cards and am going to add you to my blog list and share your talent. Thank you so much for allowing us to see your beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

Hello, Amy, it is beautiful.
Thank you so much.
I am happy !

Carmen said...

You make the best cards!! I've been coming back to your blog for years now, and I love all your creations!!