Good morning, everyone! Rarely do I CASE (or borrow) a project from someone else without changing it out significantly, but when I saw this beautiful idea on Patty Bennett's blog, I just had to try it. This card uses the fabulous Manhattan Flowers Textured Impressions Die and the Big Shot, a little bit of cardstock, and some ribbon, that's basically it. I decided to create a set of cards that I can give away to friends using Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal and Lovely Lilac. I did change 
out Patty's idea just a bit by adding a piece of Whisper White Cardstock to the inside and stamping it with all 4 pastel colors of ink, using the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp set. You run Cardstock Vellum through the Big Shot, using the impression die and then cut out the top of the image. I stamped the sentiment, from Elegant Cheer, in Black Stazon Ink. The Satin Ribbon along the side is not only beautiful but also functional as it hides the SNAIL adhesive that I used to adhere the vellum to the Cardstock. This card is so lovely and so quick. Perfect for Easter, weddings, birthdays, bridal showers, any spring occasion. Thanks, Patty, for your great idea!
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Blessings, Gretchen
I love these. I too cased from Patty. Thanks for sharing. Mary
Posted by: Mary Campbell | April 07, 2009 at 11:38 AM
These cards are just gorgeous, love the colors and using the Vellum is such an awesome idea.
Posted by: Rebekka | April 07, 2009 at 12:23 PM
beautiful Gretchen - may need to get this die and set now!! CASEd or not - they are beautiful and the recipients will love getting them!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | April 07, 2009 at 07:18 PM
These are the best types of cards - colorful, beautiful and easy! I love the bright colors you chose. I will definitely try to create these myself!! Thanks for sharing!!! :)
Posted by: Maria Williams | April 07, 2009 at 11:17 PM
oh, i just love them gretchen!!! the celery and apricot are calling my name. i'm going to have to give them a try.
thanx to you (and patty)!!!
xoxo
Posted by: carol marbach ~ udi | April 08, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Ooooooo, I so wanted a great idea for my Technique Tuesday project next week, and here it is. I'll be sure to credit you and Patty!
Posted by: PaperPotter | April 08, 2009 at 05:51 PM
I am fortunate enought to live not too far from Patty, so I went to her house and made this card on Saturday, but I love your color choices, the bright colors make the embossed vellum really pop. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Julie Ramos | April 09, 2009 at 01:23 AM