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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Sweet Nature



How about another round of something beautiful at Flourishes today?  We have a stunning set to show you, illustrated by Marcella.  It showcases the beautiful Ranunculus flower, and some gorgeous poetry text and sentiments.

I remember driving to San Diego from Los Angeles with our family one vacation and we passed fields upon fields of Ranunculus in the Carlsbad area...gorgeous flowers.  I decided to get some inspiration from a beautiful bouquet of these lovely flowers I found on the net...


Wouldn't that be a beautiful wedding bouquet?  I love the soft green in the centre of the flowers to the peachy outsides. So here is where my inspiration went. 


I love that peachy color, and the lower R's in Copics are perfect for coloring them, and then I added some soft green in the centers with the New Leaves Collection from Flourishes.  I went with that love theme with the heart punched bottom and border, the silk ribbon and the Doily Heart Circles behind the sentiment.   The card is 5 x 5 inches and the very soft designer papers are Butterfly Garden from Pink Paislee.  
Soft and pretty...you will see such beautiful creations with this set today, so be prepared!  And we have a Mystery Blogger again today!  Comment on all the DT's blogs to be sure you don't miss a chance to win this gorgeous set....

Check back today on the Flourishes Blog at Noon CST for one of the daily challenges. This one is a fun one for us DT girls to watch! So, be sure to see what’s in store!


FYI: All of this week’s sets will be live in the Flourishes store first thing Friday morning! If you like what you see on the designers’ blogs and want the sets before they are fully released, you can pre-order! Just click HERE! We also have the New Release Bundle, which gives you all four of our stamp sets for 10% off!



Stay tuned, tomorrow’s set offers a masculine flair perfect for those guy cards! Don’t we all need some images fit for the men in our lives? Be sure to stop by tomorrow to see what I have in store!
Now head on over to see the rest of the DT...   

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49 comments:

  1. JodiJuly 13, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Gorgeous card! Your inspiration bouquet is so pretty. I just love the color. Ranunculous, has become a new favorite flower of mine after my husband gave me some last year. Hope I'll be seeing more of those! Can't wait to see the whole stamp set.

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  2. Dawn B.July 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    This is so pretty. I love the soft colors you used for these beautiful flowers. Great card Christine.

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  3. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    This is pretty Christine. I love how you used the stamps

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  4. DeliaJuly 14, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Love the way that you have used just part of the stamp to such subtle, yet beautiful effect. x

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  5. Karen WJuly 14, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    I love peach colors, very pretty!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Love the softness of your card! Beautiful inspiration photo too!! Beautifully coloured too.
    Beth Greco

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  7. DottyA Cards & ThingsJuly 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    So soft and lovely... Just a beautiful card!

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  8. ecpiercyJuly 14, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Beautiful! I love the soft colors. Just great!

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  9. jonim52July 14, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love that image!

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  10. SusanJuly 14, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Very pretty. Is this a single image or did you stamp it multiple times?

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  11. Debbie D.July 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Another gorgeous creation. Your color combination is so very pretty.

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  12. Theresa's StudioJuly 14, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Love the soft colors and design of your card. Lovely!

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  13. lisa808July 14, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous card!!!

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  14. TanyaJuly 14, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    So pretty, love this new stamp set!

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  15. Cindy LawrenceJuly 14, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    GORGEOUS, Christine! This one's a real stunner! Love those soft colors! :)

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  16. Sue DJuly 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Perfect for a wedding card!

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  17. BenziJuly 14, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Just gorgeous! Love the soft, peach color and your punched border
    was just perfect for the beautiful roses.

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  18. Emily KeatonJuly 14, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    How BEAUTIFUL, Christine! I love all the layers of ranunculus flowers. You really captured that well in this soft and pretty card. :)

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  19. AngelnorthJuly 14, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    So pretty, love your use of the inspiration colours for a soft, romantic feel!

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  20. Leigh MJuly 14, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Such a beautiful card. Love how you took just the blossoms to make the bouquet. Lovely colors as well.

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  21. Jan GarberJuly 14, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    What a soft, unique take on this stamp! Gorgeous!

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  22. Linda CarsonJuly 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    WOW! What a beauty Christine! Love the encourageing sentiment also! I'm anxious to see this entire set!

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  23. Cheryl W.July 14, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I love the ranunculus, too. Beautiful!

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  24. CharlotteJuly 14, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful flowers! Love the soft peachy color.

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  25. Heather RogersJuly 14, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Christine, this is a beautiful creation. I love the pink and green combo.

    I got your card in the mail yesterday. That was so sweet of you. I love it. Thank you! :)

    Hugs~

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  26. MarisaJuly 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely soft colours and the punched heart bottom is perfect!

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  27. Allison CopeJuly 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    absolutely stunning Christine! I always love searching for a photo to inspire my colours too! Gorgeous card! Can't wait to purchase this set! ** sorry if this is a double post **

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  28. TanyaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oh wow, what a stunner! Love the soft colors and the border at the bottom is so pretty.

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  29. Traci MJuly 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Christine, this is such a gorgeously feminine card...thanks for sharing a photograph, it helps to see the coloring choices...and it all sums up to be a beautiful boquet of flowers!!

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  30. YogiJuly 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    very pretty. lovely border with it.

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  31. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Such a dainty coloration choice, Christine, with a heartfelt sentiment for many an occasion grace your peek card today! Fun to take note of your inspiration! Thanks for sharing.
    mt23stamperatyahoodotcom
    Keep Looking UP!

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  32. Janet L.July 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty! Love the stamps, colors and details of your card!

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  33. jjocarlsonJuly 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    What a beautiful card I luv the colors.

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  34. Leslie MillerJuly 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    If I were going to have a wedding, I'd definitely go with those gorgeous ranunculus! They look so lovely on your card, as well as in the photo. Just perfect for a wedding card!

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  35. MakalahJuly 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    That sentiment is so versatile - wedding, birthday, everyday!

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  36. RosemaryJuly 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    wow... what a gorgeous card! you captured the beauty of the ranunculous in the picture perfectly!

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  37. Lee July 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Gorrrrrrjussss! Oh wow is your bouquet design just amazing!!! Yep this will be a must have set!

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  38. PatiJuly 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Pretty card! Great colors & coloring, creative look!

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  39. IdaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    A beautiful card that matches your wonderful inspiration photo.

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  40. RavengirlJuly 14, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Those are beautifully colored flowers Christine! I love the green to pinky-peachey fade!

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  41. KarinsArtScrapJuly 15, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    wow what a gorgeous stamp christine, and the color you have used is beautiful.
    gorgeous card.

    greetings karin

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  42. MistiJuly 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Gorgeous card!! Love the soft colors.

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  43. Stacy MorganJuly 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Very feminine and pretty. The colors are so soft and elegant and the photo you found is great for inspiration.

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  44. Tammy HershbergerJuly 15, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful card, Christine! Those flowers are gorgeous!

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  45. stampqueenJuly 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful!!! Love the soft colors and your coloring is wondefful!!!

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  46. debbieJuly 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love,love,love this card! Makes me feel like I have sun shining on my face, lol.

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  47. Jessie/knightroneJuly 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    So absolutely gorgeous!

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  48. Shannon WhiteJuly 17, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Miss Christine, This is just Gorgeous!! 8-) Love the soft colors you chose. Love your wonderful coloring too!
    8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  49. dpkennedyJuly 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I love how you used multiples of the same images for a gorgeous creation!

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Thank you for your kind words! It is always nice to have you visit!