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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Mark's Finest Papers 64 - Wheelbarrow of Flowers

Hello!  The challenge at Mark's Finest Papers this week is to use a bright combo of PINK, YELLOW & GREEN.  And I went clean and simple on this, because bright colors kinda scare me!


I used a new-to-me Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch to create my trail of blossoms.  Love that punch!  The shape of these flowers echoes the ones inside the wheelbarrow, from the Mark's Finest Papers set, In My Mother's Garden.  The image was colored with both Copic and Stampin' Up! markers, so I used Memento ink to stamp.  StazOn is no good for Copics, and VersaFine is the same.  I use Memento often, because it really suits my needs.


If you'd like a chance to win a FREE stamp set from MFP, make a card with our color combo and link it up HERE by Friday, July 22, 2011 by 3 PM EST. 

Thanks for joining me!

Colleen

Stamps:  In My Mother's Garden, Planted With Love - MFP
Paper:  white cardstock - MFP; pink - unknown; YoYo Yellow - Stampin' Up!
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Punch:  Double Embossed Dotted Lace - EK Success; Hydrangea - Martha Stewart
Other:  Copics, SU markers
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24 comments:

  1. MarisaJuly 16, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I must get that MS punch. The flowers are great and I love how you have them outside the wheelbarrow. Lovely scalloped bottom too :) I'm jealous you got to see Andrea's cute little kitten too LOL!

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  2. Erum TasneemJuly 16, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    This is absolutely fabulous Colleen! A gorgeous CAS card!

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  3. ~Tammy~July 16, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    You do CAS so wonderfully! No matter what style you decide on it's always fabulous! Love how the punch matched PERFECTLY to your wheelbarrow! I also love your scalloped edge! Hope you have a good weekend!

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  4. Winnie and PattyJuly 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Colleen--This is a gorgeous CAS card! You shouldn't have been afraid of these lovely colors! I love the trailing flowers! Great added touch! TFS

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  5. Carol HurlockJuly 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    This is so very sweet Colleen. I love the scalloped border, your image, and the cute little flowers. It's so feminine and delicate. Beautifully done.

    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  6. ShirleyJuly 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Very pretty, Colleen! I love what you did with the punched flowers and the wheel barrel too!

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  7. JaneenJuly 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    so lovely, i never thought of anything so simple. love the little highlight on the wheelbarrow wheel that makes it look real.

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  8. Linda BreedloveJuly 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Now I can add another punch to my list. How fabulous is this... LOVE this card!

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  9. Savannah O'GwynnJuly 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    OH, Col!! This is gorgeous! I love the simplicity--love the scallops--and those flowers falling out of the wheelbarrow!! OH MY! Sooooo cute:) You rocked this card--and I didn't know bright colors scare you!!! You are super amazing--so don't be afraid!! GO BOLD:) LOVE ya!!!

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  10. Bev J.July 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Pretty and your CAS design is great with those bright colors!

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  11. Jaclyn MillerJuly 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    oh, how cute Col! Love all that white space. ;)

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  12. Emily KeatonJuly 16, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oh, this is really CLEVER, Colleen!! I love that sweet trail of blossoms falling from the wheel barrow. You balanced those bright colors with lots of white space, and the result is amazing. Great scalloped border at the bottom, too. Sweet treat of a card!!! I hope everything is going well. :)

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  13. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Your card is so pretty. I love the little trail of flowers.. Your CAS design looks wonderful..

    Hugs, Linda

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  14. Paula S.July 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Just beautiful! I love the scalloped card edge it adds such a nice playful touch and is perfect with the trailing flowers.

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  15. sparklygirl-TinaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hi Colleen

    Stunning CAS style card - love the design, and the fab colours you've used - very striking!

    Hope you are well.

    Take care

    Tina
    X

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  16. farmhouse-storyJuly 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    the trailing flowers is so creative--cute card colleen:)

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  17. StellaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Wow Colleen this is fabulous. One beautiful stamp, a scalopped border and a brilliant use of an amazing punch.
    CAS at its best. I knew you could do it; this is stunning. As always..:) ( That might sound a bit boring but I do mean it; your cards are always so lovely to look at!)
    Hugs!

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  18. Leslie MillerJuly 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh, how pretty this is! I LOVE a CAS card with a colored image. So cute the way you scattered the flowers. Fabulous, Colleen!

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  19. BenziJuly 19, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Such a beautiful wheelbarrow of flowers and love your little group of punched ones, too. Very clean and pretty card, Colleen!

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  20. Marlena M.July 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I love the way you have the flowers falling out of the wheelbarrow. Very pretty and lifelike! ;)

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  21. BeckyJuly 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    This is a beautiful CAS card.

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  22. Ann SchachJuly 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Absolutely perfect, Colleen! The watercoloring is fabulous!

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  23. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uJuly 22, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Sp pretty Colleen! Love the image and the wheel barrow!

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  24. KimJuly 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I like your beautiful clean card!! Great job with the challenge.

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