I made my own template then cut pieces from the colors I needed and rounded their bottoms using my colluzzle templates. I stamped the flower design using two stamps from the above set. It worked beautifully. The sentiment at the bottom is also from the same set. The finishing touch that pulled it all together was sponging with distress ink.
This was a fun challenge Dawn. Thanks for inspiring me.
TFL
RECIPE:
Stamps Used: Designer Mail (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Paper: Cream Soda, Tangelo Smoothie, Bee Pollen, Cherry Go Round (all from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics R27, G05 (from Clear Dollar Stamps), ZIG Millenium .05 black pen, VersaMark
Accessories: Coluzzle, 1 3/8 circle punch (Stampin Up), Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Embossing Buddy (Stampin Up), My Original handmade template
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010 GMT Views: 633
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Registered: February 8, 2004 Location: South of Oklahoma, North of DFW Airport = North Texas! Posts: 44467
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 2:26 AM
Awwwwwwwwwwwww!! I have one set of these ... from my kindergarten times, teaching "Christmas Around the World!" Last year one of my G'sons was captivated by my set! What a cool collection!
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Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 4:05 AM
this is a stunner! When I was traveling in europe, I picked up 2 sets of dolls. My husband has a set too. I guess you could say we collect them too! haha Wonderfully done card!
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92694
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 4:13 AM
What a terrific card! You really "created" it!! Love the soft shading on her. What a fabulous collection you must have. They usually are so colorful. I have one from my travels to Eastern Europe in the early 1990's and it is a treasure.
Registered: August 24, 2009 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 3394
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 4:25 AM
Wonderful card and you really can say that it is "yours" from beginning to end. Very creative. Gorgeous colors.
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Registered: January 19, 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 37114
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 4:31 AM
What a wonderful thing to collect~your card look exactly like the real nesting dolls! Very creative! Love the bright colors!
Great job with the challenge, Lisa! TFS
Linda
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Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 4:57 AM
Oh, she is so cute, Lisa! You always think to make shaped cards. So great! I knew you would use a nesting doll for the challenge today. When I read the challenge last night, I thought of your collection and how I sent you the nesting doll card that I made. I would have not known you stamped those flowers. Looks like you bought it that way!
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