Framed Wild Rose

Hello!
 Due to our computer crashing, it's been a while since I was able to make a
blog post and I was unable to participate in the
  SNSS Mini Blog Hops highlighting the
June Release Sets
Here's a card I made using the fabulous new set,
Flower Blocks 2.
This one has a lot of dimension with it's different layers and by using sponging it
works great for those
who don't enjoy coloring with copics so much!

I stamped the flower four times, cut out different layers, then sponged each layer.
I sponged the square base piece with Stampin Up's Lucky Limeade, and then used several Stampin Up ink colors for the flower petals, including Blushing Bride, Real Red, and Baroque Burgundy.
 I do this in several layers, starting with the lightest ink and then building up color,
so that it's darkest at the outside.
The flower center was colored with copics.

The black frame was created with Marianne Designs Frames and Swirls LR0116 die.
 It's a long oval, but it cuts apart easily into eight pieces, which I then arranged around the square.
 Making a die-cut frame into a different shape works with some dies, I can only suggesting giving it a try and experimenting to see how it looks!

The text background is made using Stampin Up dp sponged with Ranger Distress Antique Linen ink and then stitched onto a black card base.  I added a few scattered pearls to finish.
Thanks for stopping by today!