Friday, May 4, 2012

Mother's Day Blossom & news

Before I show you my card, I'd like to welcome the new folks I see on my sidebar -- HELLO!  I'm flattered that you came by.  :o)

My mom loooooves black and white anything, especially if it's modern, so I think she may like this Mother's Day card.


It was very easy to do.
  • I nipped two corners off the black layer with a 1/2" circle punch.
  • The flower stems and grass were hand-trimmed.
  • The pink flower was made from a 1 1/4" circle of cardstock.  I punched one circle, then used a 1" punch like this to create 3 different petals:




Challenges entered:
  • The Friday Mashup - Mom, Grandmom, etc. (this is a new challenge for me)
  • Tuesday Throwdown - "In the garden"
  • CASE Study - inspired by Aga's card below (I chose the black, green and pink colors and the 'bold' design of cut-out shapes)
Exciting news:  I've been asked to be a Featured Designer for May at the Merry Monday challenge!  My sweet friend, Lesley Croghan, surprised me with her invitation.  I am soooo excited to show you what I've created, so be sure to stop by here each Monday in May for Christmas inspiration.


Thanks for dropping by.  :-)



Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Well-Scripted - SU
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Regal Rose, Basic Black - SU; white - PTI
Ink: Versamark - Tsukineko
Other:  1/2", 1", 1 1/4" circle punches; white embossing powder; heat tool - SU; pearls - Queen & Co.
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39 comments:

Donna B. said...

Great black and white card with a fun pink flower Colleen. Love how you made the flower with the circle punch. Fun CAS card - your mom will love it!!1

Elizabeth said...

Great card, and one, I'm sure your mother will love. I like how you show how you created the petals. BTW, I'm one of your new followers. Elizabeth

Patrice said...

Love your cards - I hope you'll join me again at 52 Card Pickup this week!

http://www.oldbackporch.com/2012/05/52-card-pickup-week-18.html

Bev J. said...

Very pretty card-like your flower and bet your mom will like it too.

~Tammy~ said...

Congrats on being a featured designer!

This is so pretty! Aren't punches just awesome!

Lisa Elton said...

Yay on your featured designer spot Colleen! Great mother's day card, love how you tucked your signature pearls into the notched out corners!

~amy~ said...

Such a pretty card!!!! Congrats on guest designer gig!!!

Anonymous said...

Featured designer gig - fantastic! I am sooooo impressed with your talent!

Card, love it! So dramatic with the black background. I love some of the punch art. I have had a lot of fun making them with the help of other people's tutorials and stuff.

This weekend is our annual Tulip Festival but with the crazy weather it is a Stem Festival as of over 75% of the tulips were in perfect condition 2-3 weeks ago.

Have a good weekend my friend.

Chris R. from Iowa

Vicki Dutcher said...

Looks great with the black background!

Bonnie said...

That simple little flower with the pearl in the center is so beautiful against the black! I think your Mom will love it.

Ann Schach said...

Very unique and creative, Colleen! I am sure your mother will love it!

Leslie Miller said...

Wow! This is striking, Colleen! Your Mom is sure to love it. Thanks for sharing how you did the flower. What a fabulous card!

Marisa said...

Love it!! Great case too.

Sandie said...

An extremely striking card, those colours are magical!

Pauline said...

This is a fabulous card Colleen, I love the clever use of the punch, and the ey catching colour!

Mynn xx said...

This is fabulous!!! LOVE the little pearl center of your flower! Must try this! :)

Helen Berry said...

Oh wow Colleen, fabulous card - I just love how you used th punch. Thankyou so much for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown this week!

Janny's Cards Creations said...

Beautiful card for your Mom. Janny

Maria said...

Gorgeous Mother's Day card! I'm sure your Mother will love it! Love the creative pink flower against the black background, so pretty!

Unknown said...

Colleen this is such a creative card! Your Mother will absolutely love it!!! It is a great case of the inspiration card. Beautiful!!!
hugs,
Ellen

Deb Hickman said...

Gorgeous, your Mom is going to love it. Have a good weekend.
Btw, loved your comment about my profile could be yours, it made me smile. Deb xxx

Shannon White said...

Wow! So Lovely! Just CAS and Fabulous! 8-) Love the clever use of your circle punch! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

chilli pip said...

Ahhh fabulous Colleen and as you showed us how to do it will have to give it a bash. Dont think I will attempt the grass though...way out of my skill range. Good luck with your new DT spot will try and join in with a challenge

Aleksandra said...

Lovely card! Great idea with the flower! And the sentiment is sooo gorgeous!

Blessings,
Aleksandra

Ardyth said...

Stunning mother's day card - love your blossom - and great take on the case!

hollybeary creations said...

Welcome to the Friday Mashup we love seeing new faces!!! This is stunning.. I love the pope of the pink and White against the black background.

Jackie Rockwell said...

Congrats on being a featured designer at Merry Monday! This card is so dramatic and elegant! Great idea with the petals!!!

yyam said...

Ooooh...so pretty! Love how you used the circle punch!:)

Julia S-W said...

A very pretty, elegant card. I always forget about my punches - perhaps I should go and have another look at them!
Congratulations for your guest designer spot.
Juliaxx

Monica Hornof said...

I LOVE the colours and how you used the circle punch to make the petals. Thanks for playing with us at the Friday Mashup!

Benzi said...

Now, just how cute is this!!??? I love how you made the petals and the tall grass is just adorable. I love this card and I think it will be a hit for Mother's Day.

Benzi said...
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Benzi said...

Oops....mess up! I meant to tell you that you'll be a great Featured Designer..you'll make them proud.

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Fabulous card, that flower really pops on the black background.

Thanks for joining our dual challenge this week.

Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Paper Lovin' Gals and Friday Mashup DTs

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

LOOOOOOOOOOVE this! LOVE that bold black background...LOVE how you created that flower--LOVE the pearls accents...LOVE this entire card:) HOOOOORAY!

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Your flower reminds me of the work of Ed Emberley. It's genius. Blessings!

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) said...

Oh my word, this is fantastic!! Love the bold, graphic design and an ingenious idea. Thank you for playing with us at CASE Study this week! xx Chupa

Heidi Baks said...

Very elegant! I love the pearl in the center. Thanks for playing along at the Friday Mashup.

Emily Keaton said...

Your card is SO cool and creative! That beautiful flower (way to go, Punchie!!) really pops on the black background. Sweet!

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