A Challenge for Kath

Today is a special day over at Allsorts as this weeks challenge is a very special one in memory of Kath, who sadly died in July and was a regular DT member of the team. I decided that I just had to join them. Kath was due to be the host this week so had already chosen the theme (she always worked well in advance). I was only just getting to know Kath as I had just joined the we love Chocolate Baroque DT (where she was also a DT member) when she became ill, but I have discovered that she really loved flowers and tended not to over embellish her cards but liked to mount her image on interesting backgrounds. So this card is my tribute to Kath. Her blog is called plain & simple and is still available to view. The theme she chose is:

*Favourite Stamps with the option of Paper Pieced Flowers*

I have decided that I really like paper piecing and the trick is to use a suitable stamp or it can be very fiddly if the pieces are too small. I searched my stash of stamps and papers for something suitable. The gold on the papers has a lovely sheen that you can just see in the photos.

The flowers are paper pieced along with the large leaves under the large flower. All the other leaves are coloured and the image was fussy cut. I filled the large flower centre with some gems as the stamping and piecing looked a bit messy in the middle and it needed a focal point. I hope I haven't over done it. But what to do about the background? I wasn't sure until I remembered these dies, I hope they work, what do you think?

I am quite pleased with the finished card, not least because it is quite different from my usual style. if you get time, it would be wonderful if you could take part in this weeks Allsorts challenge, just to show how much Kath was appreciated and how much she will be missed.

Also sharing this at:

A place to start #9 patterned paper. I think my pp covers 25% of card

Through the craft room door - anything goes

Just add ink - Lines. My background is lot's of lines

Supplies:

Cardstock: Base, Gina K heavyweight; smooth white stamping card; adorable scorable mattastic for background lattice

Ink: Catherine Pooler midnight

Stamps: The Ton charmed wildflowers; sentiment Concord & 9th

Dies: Concord & 9th, plaid card front thin and thick

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.