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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Flower Power!

If it's Wednesday, then it must be time for another Crafty Creations challenge! This week it's all about showing some flower power on your card or other crafty item. 




I think as far as flower images go, nothing I own has a bigger impact than this big Stampin' Up rose. I heat embossed it, watercoloured it with distress inks, then layered it on a panel embossed with Market Street Stamps vintage music background and sponged with the lighter two shades used to colour the rose. The sentiment is heat-embossed on vellum. This card is for my husband's aunt who turns a youthful 90 next week. I'm going to enter this card in Lily Pad Cards current flower challenge. 
Whiff of Joy is sponsoring our current challenge -- so why not come and show us some flower power? 




Supplies: black & white cardstock, vellum, Stampin Up Fifth Avenue Floral, Market Street Stamps vintage music & Memory Box happy birthday stamps, spun sugar, worn lipstick & festive berries distress inks, Versafine onyx black ink, clear embossing powder, Martha Stewart border punch, pop-dot tape
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17 comments:

  1. Jessi FoganApril 11, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    You know, I think this rose is the stunner in my collection too! It's absolutely gorgeous - the watercolours are perfect :)

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  2. marilynprestonnApril 11, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    What class here Lindsey. Love how you cut out this pretty rose! The color combo is just beautiful. Hugsxo

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  3. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    This is such an elegant card Lindsey. The rose has such delicate colouring and the music background is subtle and pretty. Beautiful job.
    Heather T

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  4. DoneldaApril 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Big impact is right - this is an amazing flower image and you have definately done it justice on this classic card!!

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  5. Emily LeiphartApril 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    This is beautiful, Linds! I love the rose and the sponged music looks amazing!

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  6. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Such a lovely, elegant card for a youthful 90 year old! Wow, my own Grandmother just turned a healthy 88!!
    smiles,Deena

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  7. Jocelyn OlsonApril 11, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Gasp! I love that flower and the way you inked it! I really like the design you used. *So* gorgeous, Lindsey!

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  8. Wendy ten HoveApril 12, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Oeh, wauw, gorgeous flower!!!! What a pretty card this is!! Super!!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  9. Jen W.April 12, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    That flower definitely has impact! Love the way you watercoloured it and the subtle colouring on the embossed panel. Really stunning.

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  10. Anita RexApril 12, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    This is soo pretty! Your rose is simply stunning! :>

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  11. Savannah O'GwynnApril 12, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    WOW! That flower is gorgeous--LOVE the different pinks...and that embossed sentiment! FAB job!

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  12. Jessi FoganApril 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    BTW, thanks for the direct shove towards linking up to the challenge! lol - I made another quilled card for it :)

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  13. LinApril 12, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Music and a rose - what could be better! Thanks so much for playing with us at Lily Pad Cards!

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  14. KaryApril 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Lindsey, this is SO beautiful!! I love how you coloured the rose. What a lovely birthday card for your husband's aunt. Have a lovely weekend! {hugs}

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  15. Lisa AranaApril 14, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    POW... just look at that gorgeous flower!!! Stunner of a card.

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  16. kasia c.April 15, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Lindsey, this card is beautiful! That rose is gorgeous. :)
    The music background is pretty too!

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  17. KathleenApril 15, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Gorgeous elegant card Lindsey, just beautiful
    Hugs
    Kat xx

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