Retro Regarding Dahlias

I just got the new Deco Label Framelits and wanted to try them out.  So, what better stamp set to test the waters with than Regarding Dahlias.  Now I ended up altering my framelit to suit the card better, but I think in the end it worked perfectly!  You be the judge.

Creative Tips –

• My trusty Color Coach gave me this combination – another one out of my comfort zone – Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral and Smoky Slate.  I love the retro feel of the color combination.
• For the flower, I stamped my Dahlia stamp in Calypso Coral two full times on scrap Whisper White and once just needing the center on a piece of scrap.  I also stamped it once fully on Calypso Coral. 
• I wanted the layered look, so I cut the flower out at three depths and cut in on several petals so that I could bend them upward. 
• To attach them together, I used Tombow Liquid Glue.  It’s the best for textures and difficult items.
• The number three Deco Label Framelit is the perfect size for a portrait card.  I cut one in Smoky Slate and trimmed off the rounded parts.  I matted it onto a piece of Whisper White trimmed to give me a 1/16” border.  I then used my circle punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack to notch out the corners.
• For the greeting I made a banner using my 1” Square Punch and added a Calypso Coral banner for a pop of color as well.  View my video on how to make banner flags
• This card needed a little texture, so I added a panel of Coastal Cabana popped up and run through my Big Shot with the Chevron embossing folder.
• I added a little corner stamped in Coastal Cabana and the Dahlia stamp on the inside and on the envelope for coordination.

It’s a cute card and works for any occasion.  I just love the Regarding Dahlia set – this flower is bold and fun.  I hope you enjoyed it too!  View my other card made with this great set here

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Stamp Sets – Regarding Dahlias (130327c, 130324w)  Ink – Calypso Coral (126983), Coastal Cabana (131175) Paper – Whisper White (100730), Coastal Cabana (131297), Calypso Coral (122925), Smoky Slate (131202) Cool Tools – 1” Square Punch (124094), Chevron TIEF (127749), Deco Label Framelits (130102), Color Coach (130118), 2013-2015 In Color Cards (130120) Finishing Touch – Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)