This week's sketch challenge on SCS was to create using a large stamp image. I immediately reached for my favorite floral image. I have tried and tried to grow coneflowers in my garden as they are my faves too. They thrive in the plains and woodlands, but alas our SO CAL heat plays beasties on the delicate petals! I guess I'll need to enjoy my card for a while before gifting it. We DO gift our cards, right????? lol
I used the direct marker to rubber technique and lightly misted the ink before stamping. The image panel is popped up with dimensionals. I created and added a bold ribbon butterfly for a touch of whimsey. These SU grommets are a MUST HAVE!
Thanx for taking a peek! Please play the challenge so I can view and comment on your creation too!
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 GMT Views: 957
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131475
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 @ 10:58 AM
Well, I gift most of mine, yes. It's normally DH who wants to hold onto them longer, LOL.
I just transplanted my echinacea from patio pots into the ground and hope it will do better this year - I love them too. I like your card - especially the way the ribbon butterfly.
Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Northern MN woods Posts: 11652
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 @ 11:26 AM
Great idea and details ~ TFS!
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Registered: October 21, 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6707
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 @ 11:41 AM
Your card is just beautiful and I love that ribbon butterfly you made! Super job!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79473
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 @ 12:15 PM
Wow, this reminds me of springtime in Texas!! So lovely.
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