Years ago, Stampin' Up! launched its Big Shot line and part of that first offering included a beautiful embossing folder called Manhattan Rose. I remember thinking back then that the embossing folder was great, but that a die with an intricate hollowed out rose would be what I really wished I had. Fast forward years later and the 2016 Occasions catalogue (p. 18) introduces Rose Garden Thinlits dies, with a matching stamp set (icing on the cake!). Exactly what I had been hoping for! This was one of the first item that went on my wish list. It helps that the stamp set includes a large variety of very useful sentiments (sympathy, wedding, thanks, birthday, comfort, happiness), in beautiful fonts.
It should be no surprise that this is the first item I reached for this week after receiving my catalogue order. I was also curious to see how close it was to the Manhattan Rose folder image, so I pulled it out and used it for my card background. The color combo is inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge #229 - Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand and Elegant Eggplant. Those understated colors were perfect for a sympathy card. By the way, I really like that frame from the samp set with the matching die. I foresee using this one a lot in the future, as it's a nice size that will surely house a lot of sentiments from other sets as well.
The card design was inspired by Try Stampin' on Tuesday #254.
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Essence de rose (Rose Wonder)
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Vanilla Medium Envelope, Spritzer Tool, Rose Garden Thinlits Dies,
Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals
Aren't you glad you held onto that embossing folder! They go perfectly together! I must agree this stamp set can be used for lots of different occasions. So many ideas and yours is definitely one to CASE. Although I don't have the embossing folder so may have to emboss with the dies ;)Thanks for playing along at HSS.
Posted by: Claire | January 25, 2016 at 05:55
That embossing folder is the perfect compliment to the new rose die cut! You've linked them together beautifully! Thanks for sharing with us at Hand Stamped Sentiments!
Posted by: Jenny Engelke | January 25, 2016 at 08:58
That embossing folder is perfect for this die. Great card! Love your use of our colors. Thanks for playing with us at HSS!
Posted by: Robbie | January 25, 2016 at 10:28
Gorgeous! What an impact that beautiful die cut rose makes on a card. I love it. Thanks for playing the color combo at HSS! ~Erika
Posted by: erika clark - inkypinkies | January 25, 2016 at 10:52
I have that folder, too. Can't wait to try it with this die. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pat Martin | January 25, 2016 at 17:36
BEAUTIFUL color selection on this Cindy! I think I like it even better than my black and gold sample!! Thanks for joining us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. Crystal
Posted by: Super Stamp Girl | January 28, 2016 at 14:48
they look very pretty together...who would have thought?
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | January 28, 2016 at 18:08