Saturday, March 5, 2011

Delightful Daisies

Happy Saturday everyone!  It is cccccold here, and snowing again.  I've heard that spring will be late this year around these here parts too :(  We've had one cold snowy winter that's for sure.  Raise your hand if you're longing for spring?!

So, I thought I'd add a dose of spring here for you - and me :)  It's the third card I made for the Flourishes Friday Focus yesterday on the FLLC Blog.


I stamped some of these amazing Gerber Daisies on Flourishes Classic White cardstock, and then colored them up with V04,V05, V06 and V09....with a little YG03/YG17 on the greenery.  Then I added some beautiful Flower Soft in Sage  to the center of the daisies for the dimension.  It really adds to the daisies....to me it makes them feel like asters I have in my flower bed.  

Then it's just an embossing folder and some gorgeous Zva pearls.  It would be a good design for a wedding too wouldn't it?  



And I know....my blog still feels naked without the sidebars...problem is, I can't remember where I got them  (sigh), so I have to go hunting for the design.  My friend Julie helped me so I may have to call on her again!

ETA YAY!  I fixed it!  No more nakedness!

Stamps:  Flourishes - Gerber Daisies;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento LuLu Lavendar;  Paper:  Flourishes Classic White, Whisper White;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Shapeabilities, Sponge, Copic Markers, Dimensions, Flower Soft Ultrafine in Sage.  Martha Stewart Dotted Hearts Punch, Purple Satin Ribbon, Victorian Embossing Folder, Zva Pearls.  


16 comments:

Sheree said...

Beautiful!! Your colouring is fabulous and what a neat idea for using flower soft for the centers!!
I just LOVE this card!!

Lynne said...

This is one of my favourite Flourishes stamps and you`ve done marvels with it. Never gave Flowersoft a thought but might have to steal that idea. Fabulous card.
Lynne xxx

Marisa said...

I love gerbers and you have coloured them fabulously! I have never ventured near those huge pearl accents because I think I am the one who would be covered in them and not the card LOL. Hang in there with the cold and snow. We are growing webbed feet in our neck of the woods and the moss in the back yard is flourishing - ugh!! Have a great weekend (((hugs)))

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful gerber daisies christine , beautiful color you have used.
your card is looking great.

greetings karin have a nice weekend.

Beate said...

Shut up, Christine! Your card looks incredible! I LOVE that you stamped the image more then once, LOVE your coloring and how you finished the card.
Amazing card.
Hugs and smiles

Susan (rainy) said...

Oh my gosh! Christine this is so gorgeous! The vibrant colors are stunning. (And I raised BOTH hands... SO ready for Spring.)

Unknown said...

OMG Christinge. This is absolutely gorgeous. The flowers just pop. So stunning. I Love It.

DottyA Cards & Things said...

Just BEAUTIFUL!!! I just love this stamp set from Flourishes... I don't have any of there's but this may be my first investment for sure...

Sabrina Jackson said...

Oh my goodness, Christine, this is stunning!! Your coloring is so fabulous and the flourished pearl corner finish this beauty off just perfectly!! Have a blessed weekend! Hugs, Sabrina

Sherry Kushibab said...

The coloring is outstanding - beautiful card.

Heather Rogers said...

I love how you stamped the pretty daisies on the side. I especially love the purple. :)

It has been warm the last couple weeks, and now we have rain and it is a good bit cooler. I am about to go put a pot of coffee on. Want a cup?
Hugs~

Traci M said...

Christine, I saw these beautiful purple daisies on the Flourishes blog...love the flower soft centers and the bold brightness of your card combined with the soft sentiment!
We have had what seems like a long winter here also, but my husband was out doing some tree trimming this morning and informed me the crocuses are starting to emerge...so there is hope, yet!

Grace said...

Oh Christine this is soooo pretty~ it sure is a breath of spring! I loved all your cards you did for Friday focus! I love purples and I love that you filled this up with it!!! Great idea to use the flowersoft! Lots of dimension!!!
hugs,
Grace

Rach said...

A beautiful card. hugs rachxx

Stampvanwinkle said...

Wow, this is gorgeous Christine. You have absolutely brought us some spring. Wonderful colors. I love the dimension.
Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Conniecrafter said...

so very pretty, lovely coloring and the way you threaded the ribbon through the punched border is so pretty!