Here is my card for the Tues., 2/14 Teapotter challenge. I used today's SC372. We are sending cards to Katy, a sweet gal who is having serious health issues. I had a hard time figuring how and what to camouflage so I went with the pink and red colors instead.
I have to thank Kittie for inspiring me to get out my MS and SU punches. Obviously, my florals are kindergarten to her Ph.D. florals but, hey, at least I took out some of my punches and you gotta start somewhere, right? Heehee!
THANKS for looking! Happy Crafting!
In case you want to know how I made my vase w/flowers: I punched out the black vase and decorated it. Glued it to 3-1/2" square I previously cut, pieced and backed with black. Punched out the green branches and glued them on.Punched out 24 each flowers and 1/2" black circles to glue the flowers onto. Used the black circles because the flower colors blended too closely with the background and I wanted a tiny bit of contrast. After all that work, the black is hard to see but ... . Used dimensionals to add a second flower atop the first one. Added red, clear or pink rhinestones to each flower. Used glue dots to adhere the finished flowers to the green branches. Punched a bunch more green branches and stuffed them here and there so knew where I wanted to glue them down. After a couple flipped to the white side I decided I liked those even better than the green side. And that's all she wrote ... thank goodness, huh?!?
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Paper: SU base, MME Stella & Rose, Sizzix paper pads, DCWV, Walmart black
Ink: PTI autumn rose + true black
Accessories: Punches (Marvy, SU, MS), Hero Arts + Michael's rhinestones, SU + Hobby Lobby dimensionals, SU paper piercer, Tombo glue, glue stick, Quickutz quickstik
If I were sick and was the recipient of this card, I would be getting well pretty darn quick.
------------------------------ "You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you" Sarah Ban Breathnach
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Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 4:59 PM
Oh WOW! I think your floral's are super. This is such a lovely card. Great colors and bg. WOW job! TFS :0)
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Thu, Feb 16, 2012 @ 3:57 AM
Hi there Gabby! Ooh, Ooh, Ooh! How wonderful this card is Gabby! Its so beautiful....I can so tell you were inspired by Kittie, you did her proud with your punches! I think this card will warm Katy's heart! Very nicely done and its so good to see you at the teaparty! I am a little late to greet you, someone camouflaged me and I just found my way back! Snort!