I found a trio of challenges that were just up my alley today. And although I am still having some trouble breathing (yes, enough already!), I really wanted to play along.
Challenges entered:
I punched a 1 3/4" circle out of Lavender Lace, then layered many Hydrangea punches (using craft glue) in Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace and Almost Amethyst. I think the colors make the perfect blossom! The leaves are made with the Rose Leaf punch by Martha Stewart in Mellow Moss and outlined with a marker.
Thanks for coming by!
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Best Wishes - Hero Arts
Paper: Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Mellow Moss, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White - SU
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: flower trim - Offray
Other: 1 3/4" circle punch, Mellow Moss marker - SU; Kassi's Brocade embossing folder - Cuttlebug; pearls; Big Shot; Rose Leaf and Hydrangea punches - Martha Stewart
Challenges entered:
- CASE Study - 'Signature Style' - I love a clean and simple style with 'more' to it, by adding embossing, lace, and pretty details. I also have a penchant for 'punch art', as with my flower.
- City Crafter - 'Solid As A Rock' - use solid papers, no patterns - no problem!
- Shabby Tea Room - 'Sweet Summertime' - use the photo below as inspiration - include flowers, a stamped element and colors in the photo (Hydrangeas! How can I pass this up??)
I was also inspired by a card made by my friend, Lin, of Sending Hugs. I liked her card so much that I pinned it on Pinterest, but wanted to make it my own.
I punched a 1 3/4" circle out of Lavender Lace, then layered many Hydrangea punches (using craft glue) in Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace and Almost Amethyst. I think the colors make the perfect blossom! The leaves are made with the Rose Leaf punch by Martha Stewart in Mellow Moss and outlined with a marker.
Finally got to ink up a stamp from Hero Arts' Best Wishes. This card will go to the boutique, where they sell a lot of birthday and wedding gifts.
Thanks for coming by!
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Best Wishes - Hero Arts
Paper: Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Mellow Moss, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White - SU
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: flower trim - Offray
Other: 1 3/4" circle punch, Mellow Moss marker - SU; Kassi's Brocade embossing folder - Cuttlebug; pearls; Big Shot; Rose Leaf and Hydrangea punches - Martha Stewart
beautiful card...Love all those little flowers and all the purple...very pretty
ReplyDeleteOh, Colleen, this is truly lovely - I gasped when I saw it! This periwinkle/purple/blue color is a favorite of mine, and you have taken it to the nth degree. And that FLOWER - swoon. Honestly one of the most beautiful cards I've seen. I predict a winner here! Thank you so much for the mention.....
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS Colleen this is stellar my friend! Really a fabulous job on this. It will sell before you leave the boutique!!! And hey...FEEL BETTER ;)
ReplyDeleteWell done! Hows the hand after all the punching? :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Colleen!! Absolutely LOVE your hydrangea and a lovely embossed BG to go with it. Hope you feel better soon ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card Col...I can see my friend Lin's inspiration/style in it too :) P.S. LOVE your new profile pic....beautiful lady!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms of Hydranga! Love the solid embossed colors!
ReplyDeleteLove it! It is so perfect and so you....gorgeous colors and love the embossing too =)
ReplyDeleteLin said it all... Oh my that is so your style. Sensational fantastic, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous (as in GORGEOUS) card Colleen!! I love the color choices and that fab punched hydrangea!
ReplyDeleteHi Colleen - What a glorious card. Love the colours, the tiny flower petals, the embossing - everything!
ReplyDeleteSylvia x
Such a gorgeous card! That embossing is perfect and those are wonderful colors for your hydrangea!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteOooo! That background is divine, and I love your blossom! What a great combination of challenges!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking!! You combined the colours that I'm always straying from, I now don't see why I did so... Thanks so much for joining us at CASE Study!!
ReplyDeleteAs they are saying in the Olympics - she nailed it! Well, my friend, you definitely did the same here. This is truly gorgeous! I think this is one of my all time favorite cards of yours and there has been a lot of them! Got to run, I am watching the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
This is GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeee those flowers!!!!! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Colleen, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteI am s happy to hear that you are on the mend and your handmade gem of hydrangeas made me sigh. There is not one single piece of this card that I don't love. My oh my...
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Oh Colleen ... you card leaves me breathless ... wow! this is stunning ... Love the beautiful background and Hydrangea ... thanks for playing along at CCCB
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - love it all!
ReplyDeleteHorrified to hear how poorly you've been - you clearly didn't listen last time when I told you to look after yourself and do as you were told, did you???
Get back to good health and REST!!!
Juliaxx
wow♥WOW♥wow!!! what a stunningly beautiful card, every single detail is amazingly well thought out and executed; this is truly magnificent! ♥
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love the sweet blooms and the embossing!
ReplyDeleteYour colors are gorgeous, Colleen. What a beautiful card. Love all the embossing, lace, and, of course, those punched hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteTake care and try to have a good weekend.
So beautiful Colleen! Wow! Hugs, Joanna
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty; what patience to position all those flowers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. I love how you made your hydrangea. All those layers of flowers look so pretty my friend. So happy to see you playing along with us over at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangea is gorgeous ! love this card. Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteSUPER beautiful---Col!!!!!!!!!!! You have knocked my socks off:) BEAUTIFULLY done!
ReplyDeleteOh, Colleen, I love this gorgeous card! This variety of colors absolutely sing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blend of purples!
ReplyDeletePure elegant beauty, Colleen! Love the embossing and layer of tiny flowers! Perfect take on the challenge...love it!
ReplyDeletethis is just pure beauty! Hydrangeas are my favourite flowers and even though it was a super hot day on my wedding, I had to have them in my bouquet :) Thanks so much for playing with us during our CASE Study anniversary celebration!
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning, Colleen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your signature style with us at CASE Study! :)
Hugs!
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This is so pretty~you have a beautiful style Colleen! I pray your breathing improves everyday.
ReplyDeleteOh, downright elegant, Colleen! Love the tones of purple and those delicate flowers! The strip of lace really adds brilliant definition between the colors. Hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteColleen, this is stunning!!! I can't believe how you have the patience for all those little flowers!! Plus, it's purple, my favorite color - one of my favorite cards you have made!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful two toned background to show off that GORGEOUS flower! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your win at CCCB! So well deserved and I am so happy for you!
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Stunning card!
ReplyDeleteOne of my FAV cards EVER! LOVE the hydrangea and the embossing and the lace! FAB card!
ReplyDeletewow!!! what an absolutely beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design, Colleen! Your flower and the embossing are stunning. Hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love Hydrangeas, too. TFS.
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