The Inspiration photo for this card is in the first post of this link: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I played off the colors, swirls, flowers, round shape that reminded me of the round areas of a Buckeye butterfly, the leaves that reminded me of this thistle flower and the dot formation which inspired the gems. That’s about it as you’re saying “oh shut up already”! Oh I forgot - the plate is round so the scallop scissors were the perfect choice
I did some shading on the white panel edges. All panels but black are stamped with Linen. I colored with watercolor crayons and aqua painter. The gems are adhered with Diamond Glaze. Squiggle lines are freehand and done with gel pen.
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2006 GMT Views: 3382
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Registered: November 11, 2004 Location: Llamaville, OH Posts: 62697
Sun, Aug 27, 2006 @ 5:04 AM
you're right...shut up already! AWESOME card kiddo!! you deserve to be sooooooo dirty!!!
for a beautiful flower thistles sure are a pain in the tush! spent part of my day yesterday removing them from the pasture!
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Registered: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Sun, Aug 27, 2006 @ 6:00 AM
So pretty, Roxie! That thistle with butterfly image is lovely. Wonderful shading and use of Linen. Love the red gems with the purple flowers. TFS. Linda
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Tue, Aug 29, 2006 @ 3:00 PM
Beautiful !!
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