this is for todays WT434 challenge to make a card using the flower of the state you live in...mine is the arizona saguaro cactus blossom shown here ...
I wanted this card to be extra special as it is my 500th card uploaded to the gallery...it is also for our dear friends who live in Sheffield, England and are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary which is the golden anniversary....
I realize the flowers on my card are not exactly like the cactus blossom but I did my best.... I punched out 4 flowers and curled them up and added a pearl to the centre to resemble the blossom....I then proceeded to make all the layers and finally for the sentiment, I used the stamp-a-ma-jig to line it up and stamped with ink then versamark, then powder and heat embossed it....
Thanks for taking a peek... Hope you like it...
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013 GMT Views: 2053
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50432
Thu, Jul 04, 2013 @ 8:33 AM
WOW..Congratulations on your 500th upload!! This is very pretty and it is like the cactus blossom! I'm impressed with all the tiny layering that really makes the pale yellow stand out and I love the white fancy borders..your friends will be honored to receive this!!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 104999
Thu, Jul 04, 2013 @ 9:00 AM
This is such a beautiful card for your friends (Our 50th is September 8th!!) They will love it. The little flowers are surely wonderful. TFS! Happy 4th!
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Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65358
Thu, Jul 04, 2013 @ 9:26 AM
What a gorgeous creation, Marie-alice!! I love all the layers and delicate colors with your beautiful cactus blossoms! Congratulations on your 500th upload!! This beauty is certainly worthy of this honor!!!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71902
Thu, Jul 04, 2013 @ 9:54 AM
Congratulations on your 500th card uploaded! You did it with style....this card is soft, delicate and total eye candy. Your friends will delight in receiving it for their special occasion. Thanks for adorning the gallery with this exquisite card! You did your state flower proud.