Caramel & Teal Motifs

I purchased this striped ribbon several weeks ago at wal-mart. I've been wanting to use it, but never picked the right colors to use it. Tonight I was staring at paper trying to find inspiration for 3 swap cards I need to make and get in the mail soon. I finally looked at the ribbon and decided I am going to make a card so I can use it. I chose SU Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip for cardstock and inks and added Taken With Teal ink to bring in the blue.
My Demo Loaned me her SU Baroque Motifs Stamp set.
I think I need to get it, Their is so much I want to get.

I stamped off the teal ink once to lighten it to go with the ribbon more each time I used it, except when I stamped "Cherish". I felt the carmel cardstock need the ink darker. The large flower is stamped with Creamy Caramel and then sponged with Chocolate Chip, A teal brad from MM tropics was added to the center and the flower is mounted on dimensionals.

I stamped the square shaped stamp 3 times and then trimmed them into leaves for the large circle flower. The smaller flowers are stamped on Whisper white and then I colored the centers with a Chocolate Chip marker. Next I punched them out with my 1" circle punch, and then sponged them and the card base with Creamy Caramel. I trimmed 1/2" off the Creamy Caramel cardfront and then marked about 3/4" off center using a ruler and double slot punch. I then stamped the Brocade background with Chocolate Chip. I then stamped "Cherish", and threaded the ribbon. I did loop and cross the ribbon in the back to try to puff and bunch the ribbon better. It does look prettier in real life. I wished I had a little teal gemstone to stick on the dot of the "i". Should I add a clear one?

I made 6 of these tonight for the "Brand Spankin New" swap on SCS. I need to make 2 more sets because I signed up for three spots. I get the loveliest cards in this group.

Until Later... Happy Stamping!