Oriental

Oriental is well out of my comfort zone ... in fact this is the first oriental card I have made!! Simon Says Stamp challenge is oriental, and I used this week's Sketch Saturday sketch and Stamp Something's theme, favourite embellishments. My favourite embellishments are flowers (especially punched ones!) and ribbon, both of which are on this card.
I stamped the image using versmark and then added gold embossing powder. I matted it onto an embossed panel of gold and then black cardstock. I stamped the stamp using versamark round the edges of the red cardstock, and then added the ribbon, a couple of large punched flowers with gold brads, and smaller punched flowers with gem centres. I was going to add a sentiment but it didn't look right ... so that went in the bin!
I am hoping to get more crafting timer this afternoon, but the girls have invited me to a barbeque ... barbequed conkers and holly leaves are on the menu ... can't wait!!!!
Recipe:
Stamp(s): Lavinia Cherry Blossom
Colouring Media:
Papers: cardstock
Embellishments: punched flowers, ribbon, brad and gems from stash