This card is for my oldest younger sister Mary Ann. She lives in Washington state (which is way to far away from me).
The flowers are once again from a BirdsCard SVG file and the stamen from my dear friend Pam, who not only shared with me the stamen file but also the Happy Birthday file. You can find her blog here and the free stamen file: http://yorkiemomsblog.blogspot.com/2...amen-file.html
BirdsCard can be found here: http://www.birdscards.com/free-digit...lowers-leaves/
These items were cut on my Cricut using my Sure Cuts Alot softwear.
These gold mason jarlids with the daisy cut-outs were my inspiration for this card today. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1255198..._home_active_6 I used whole pearls from Jo Ann's in the centers. The border die is from SU and it is the first time I have tried to extend the length of one of their dies. (worked fine) It is tucked under the panel that is embossed with....YES... my go to EF, Swiss Dots! The leaves are Memory Box as is the swirly die. The tendrils were hand made. :-) This card is just a BIT top-heavy and photographing it was a challenge. I would just get the lighting/angle right and it would topple over. GRRRR...The seam binding is from my stash...and I used my Bowdabra to make a multi-bow which is hiding under the flowers.
Now, getting this to her so it looks something like this upon arrival is my next challenge!
Thank you SO much for stopping by to take a look! It is always appreciated.
Note: I have better luck forming the leaves with a bone folder and then using the styus in the middle to being up the petals. You have less paper wrinkling that way.(works great for butterfly wings as well)
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 GMT Views: 3204
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Thu, Sep 11, 2014 @ 9:44 PM
What a gorgeous card forvyour sister, Peggy. The browns are such warm, comforting colors. The "tendrils" are such a nice touch. You have such a talent for design...all the elements work so well together on this card. Another addition to my favs.
Oh my goodness Peggy.......you've done ANOTHER stunner!!! Your sister is going to love this and you honor me by using my cut files!!! I love seeing what you accomplish with them and I love the "handmade" tendrils.........I am going to have to try that myself on the next card I make with flowers!!!
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 @ 5:31 AM
Peggy, this is gorgeous! I love the way the centers of the flower curl in to surround the pearls. The deep gold metallic paper is so pretty and has such a nice sheen and the tendrils add just the perfect finishing touch.
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Sun, Sep 14, 2014 @ 3:16 AM
Oh my gosh Peggy, this is absolutely beautiful. I bet your sisters have an amazing collection of cards for their super talented Big Sis. Another gorgeous card my friend.
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