I used five different stamp sets to create this floral array: Roses in Winter, Serene Sunflowers, Petal Prints, Terrific Tulips, and Peaceful Wishes. I did a lot of masking and some rock and rollling of some of the images. You can't see it in the photo, but I put a light dusting of dazzling diamonds on the main flowers only. Since so much work went into the stamping, I didn't want to cover it up with embellishments. Instead, I did a lot of bg layering and piercing, as well as finishing off the inside of the card with a sentiment that reads You're Simply the Best and stamping Terrific Tulips in a watermark fashion on the inside white panel.
The photo corner punches were used to help *frame* the flowers, and then I tucked just two little teeny tiny pieces of Certainly Celery ribbon underneath the left side for some contrast.
This card may look simple, but it took me a very long time to make it. One of the managers in my office asked me to make a special card for her secretary in honor of Administrative Professionals' Day. Her secretary is one of those special, caring, happy women that everyone loves, so I really tried to be very meticulous about every detail.
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 GMT Views: 1067
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Wed, Apr 23, 2008 @ 8:30 AM
Wow! This is amazing.....I love that you put so much time and effort into this card as a reward for the type of person she is. It is just beautiful and will be cherished for a long time! Gorgeous!
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Wed, Apr 23, 2008 @ 9:27 AM
Charlene, this is absolutely gorgeous! I would never have thought to use all those big flowers together. What a beautiful bouquet they made! And I like the corners.
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Wed, Apr 23, 2008 @ 9:27 AM
OMG Charlene......what a Beauty! So much time, love and creativity went into your gorgeous work of art. Your floral arrangement is exquisite and you framed it beautifully. Thank you for not covering up the main image too. BTW, I have all those stamp sets.........hmmmmmmm. You do Inspire :-)