Play time...
Sorry about the bad pics; I shot this quickly tonight, and in almost the worst of lighting conditions, too. Boo.
Sometimes . . . if you've cleaned house like a mad-woman all morning, cooked an awesome anniversary dinner for the in-laws, cleaned up afterwards, and still have more laundry to attack . . . you just gotta escape. So . . . I did. 
I pretty much love everything about how this thing turned out. Go me! *monkey clapping* White embossed everything on kraft card stock, and colored in the flowers with water-based markers.
And, that is all she wrote, folks. *wink*
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Stamp images all by Impress Rubber Stamps (Doilies, flowers, sentiment); Versamark Ink; White Embossing Powder; Kraft Card Stock; Water-based Markers
Hi Julie - I just wanted to let you know that I love your style (and your laugh in the Online Card Classes!!!). I CASEd your card on my blog using only Close to My Heart products and it was a huge hit on Splitcoast - just wanted to pass along how much everyone loves your wonderful talent! *Ü*
Erin
www.imcreaterin.blogspot.ca
Posted by: Erin S | January 29, 2013 at 03:39 AM
Beautiful in every way!
Posted by: Beverly R | January 12, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Well, gee, Joan, you aren't glued to my blog 24/7 and without potty breaks???!!! I am wounded.
;)
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | December 31, 2011 at 11:38 AM
how did I miss this one? beautiful. Giving me ideas!
Posted by: Joan B | December 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM
SO stunning!
Posted by: mel mccarthy | September 08, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | August 12, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Hi, Chris! It is not a single doily/background stamp, but a combination of all the Impress doily stamps, stamped to create the effect of an overall lace background. :) HTH!
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | July 27, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Hi Julie! Would you know if the doily stamp you used in the background is still available? I do not see it on Impress' website. Thanks!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | July 27, 2011 at 09:03 AM
I almost reached out to my monitor, thinking I'd be able to feel all of the wonderful texture of this card! This is seriously beyond gorgeous -- I don't even do real coloring, but this design is making me think I might just have to remedy that pretty quickly. I could look at this all day long -- thank you for posting this for all of us to enjoy!
Posted by: Lola G. | June 21, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Gads! This is just GORGEOUS! I adore the white on kraft with the bold, beautiful colors!
Posted by: liannallama | June 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM
One beautifully gorgeous card!! Just breathtaking!
Posted by: joy | June 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Julie,
I agree with the 5000 people above - this card is just stunning! The embossing is beautiful - the flowers POP like crazy - the white embossing on kraft is elegant! My goodness, it's perfect in every way! Thanks so much for the idea - I will try to imitate your skills . . .
Hugs!
Posted by: Sharli | June 12, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Stunning - absolutely love the way the white pops off the kraft. And the color on the flowers is perfect. Perfection!
Posted by: Kristen | June 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM
G*O*R*G*E*O*U*S!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 09, 2011 at 08:40 PM
WOWZER, Julie!!! Absolutely, totally fabulous card!!!!! It is gorgeous, love it!!!!!!!
Posted by: Marti | June 09, 2011 at 09:15 AM
What a positively goreous card - you are making my itch to create! Thank you for sharing it - it brought me out of my chair (no monkey clapping tho - my tendonitis is awful right now! :( )
Posted by: Ingrid | June 09, 2011 at 05:07 AM
This is just beautiful! Love the color against the kraft and the white embossing.
Posted by: Sara Spencer | June 08, 2011 at 11:19 PM
I am SQUEALING so loudly right now.....WOW! this is totally gorgeous...love this Julie, I think I may have to borrow this and CASE you... :)
Posted by: Joy Taylor | June 08, 2011 at 07:35 PM
Wow! That is one very impressive card :o)
Posted by: kim borcoman | June 08, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Breathtaking... Incredible... Beautiful... Love everything about this!
Posted by: Faith | June 08, 2011 at 06:17 PM
Just beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Pamela | June 08, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Oh! Oh! I love this! White, Kraft, Yes! Love it, all of it! The layering, & how you popped it up! Fantastic!
Posted by: Frozenstamper | June 08, 2011 at 09:13 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jaw.
On.
Floor.
Posted by: Jill Foster | June 07, 2011 at 09:28 PM
I don't know how to put into words how much I love this card!!!! WOW
Posted by: Carmen M. | June 07, 2011 at 05:47 PM
This is freakin' GORGEOUS!!!!
Posted by: Cristina | June 07, 2011 at 02:07 PM
This is stunning, Julie! I love the stamps, embossing and colours... everything!
Posted by: Emily Leiphart | June 07, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Gorgeous Julie!!!
Posted by: Susan | June 07, 2011 at 12:34 PM
absolutely takes my breath away - fabulous job and nice sneak peek!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | June 07, 2011 at 09:20 AM
This is really, really pretty!
Posted by: Kelly Westlund | June 07, 2011 at 09:05 AM
So gorgeous, Julie! Beautiful summer colors and design. TFS your work of art!
Posted by: NancyS | June 07, 2011 at 08:50 AM
OMG! Your card looks incredible. I always forget about heat embossing, but the white on kraft looks fabulous. Thanks for reminding me about my neglected products.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | June 07, 2011 at 05:57 AM
WOW that is a BEAUTIIFUL CARD!! I love the intricacy of the card but the simplicity of it GRABS you!! LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Barbara Sanders | June 07, 2011 at 04:33 AM
Hi Julie!
Thank you, your reply was usefull! Should try it once again, because last time it took me too long and I blew away all the powder that didn't stick anymore, hi hi. But maybe it's time to buy a new embossing pad or a different brand! Curious to try a background like this myself as well!!!
Hugs, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy ten Hove | June 07, 2011 at 04:20 AM
Beautiful. I love kraft with the white lacey look.
Posted by: Bev J. | June 07, 2011 at 03:59 AM
Stunning! Love the white on kraft, then the splash of red, orange and green. A real beauty!
Posted by: Janet | June 07, 2011 at 03:50 AM
This is absolutely stunning Julie. I have a bunch of thank you's to make up and will be using this technique. The pop of color is so gorgeous against the kraft background, just love this card!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | June 07, 2011 at 03:44 AM
This is just gorgeous! I love that doily background!
Posted by: Traveling Mama | June 07, 2011 at 12:19 AM
It's stunning Julie!
Posted by: Decoder (deb) | June 06, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Stunning! just WOW!
Posted by: Marian White | June 06, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Clapping along with ya on this fabby card! Adore the white on kraft and that pop of colour - it rocks!
Hugs,
Aimes
x
Posted by: Amy Wanford | June 06, 2011 at 02:41 PM
I LOVE this! I pinned it! ;)
Posted by: Ashley Nguyen Newell | June 06, 2011 at 02:39 PM
GASP! Julie!! You SHOULD be monkey-clapping! This is SO fabulous!! I LOVE IT!! (And I'm just going to have to case it too!)
Posted by: Broni | June 06, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Egads woman! This rocks! WONDERFUL idea and so perfectly executed! LOVE it! Have a great week!
Posted by: Wanda G (stampcat) | June 06, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Love love love this!!! I might be feeling yet another CASE comin' on!!! ;)
Posted by: Jami | June 06, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I love everything about this card - the color combination, the white embossed doilies and the images with white outlines and bright colors!!!
Posted by: Smriti | June 06, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Just drop-dead GORGEOUS!!! That's one of those that should be framed an hung on the wall... though I guess the sentiment would be a little weird for that! LOL Absolutely beautiful work Julie! :)
Posted by: Monica | June 06, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Your card is absolutey gor-juss!!!
Posted by: Inkerbelle | June 06, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Gorgeous!!! LOVE the white embossing on the kraft and the flowers just pop!
Posted by: Marisa | June 06, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Wowza! Girl this is GORGEOUS!!! LOVE the lacey effect on the background and the base paper you used! And those flowers POP!
Posted by: Cookie | June 06, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Hi, Wendy!
I stamped all the different doilies with Versamark, and then white embossed them all at the same time, to create an all-over lace effect (I don't have a lace background stamp). I hope that helps! :)
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | June 06, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Wowza!!!! THis is absolutely stunning- I am pinning it!
Posted by: Kelly Jo | June 06, 2011 at 08:01 AM
holy toledo julie, this is a stunner.
gorgeous.
Posted by: meghan | June 06, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Stunning card! I love the bright oolors against the kraft.
Posted by: Linda E | June 06, 2011 at 07:02 AM
I love this card, Julie. The colors are just gorgeous.
Posted by: Sarah Jay | June 06, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Jaw dropping GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Carol | June 06, 2011 at 04:44 AM
That is so gorgeous! The white embossing, the composition, the zing of the markers. Everything about this is pure perfection. The Great Escape!
Posted by: Karen | June 06, 2011 at 03:23 AM
Wauw, Julie! This looks awesome!!! That background is gorgeous!!! Did you ink all of it up and then emboss? Or did you emboss it in parts? The result is sooo amazing, fabulous card!!!
Hugs, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy ten Hove | June 06, 2011 at 01:09 AM