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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Sunflower

Well, it's seriously been a long time since I did a "just because/enter a challenge" post.  For those of you who know me, I schedule all my DT posts, so I feel like it's been ages since I actually blogged something in general!  BUT, I've finally taken a break from making my April DT cards to make something just because.  Take a look...

Here's my creation~

Details~




The inside~


For these fabulous challenges~




I started out with a NEW stamp from Hot Off the Press and stamped it in Staz-on black ink.  It looked so pretty.  It needed to be done up right.  SO, I colored it in with my Stampin' Up! markers, spritzed it with gold glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, smeared the blue and brown to create a more earthy feel, then let it dry for just a bit.  After it was almost dry (about 85%) then I ran it through my Sizzix purse in a Swiss Dots Sizzix folder.  This is one of my FAVORITE techniques to jazz up an image.  SO fun and it turns out differently every single time!  I also think it makes the background look more realistic--doesn't it look like there are clouds?  LOVE it! :)

I added the red pearls (thank you RUTH!) to the corners to bring in some red to match the paper, but the image needed one more little extra--I chose a button.  I thought about a brown one for the center, but it was too much.  In the end, I chose a small yellow one to accent the pot.  The center of the button has gold pipe cleaner in it to mimic a real flower center.  I then added it to my tri-fold treat holder!

I scored this so that it would hold a chocolate bar and I also decorated the inside with a space to write a little note.  I think once I put the chocolate bar in it, I might add some Velcro rounds to keep it closed. Voila!  Ready to take to someone who might need a little pick-me-up!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  It's SO nice to see you here and I'm SO glad that I finally got to enter some challenges!  I hope you join in the fun with me!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)
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8 comments:

  1. JacquelineMarch 21, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    LOVE the polka dots Mynnette - it's a gorgeous card - Jacqueline xx

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  2. JacquelineMarch 21, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    OOOps - should have said thanks for playing along this week at ATSAM!!! - J xx

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  3. Lisa EltonMarch 21, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    A perfect delightful just for fun card Mynnette! Lovin the polka dots ;)

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  4. jan farnworthMarch 21, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    what a pretty sunflower card thanks for sharing at abc challenges.

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  5. FlorenceMarch 21, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Hi Mynnette. Hope all is well. Beautiful card. Thank you for playing along with the ATS&M Challenge this week. Have a great weekend.
    Florence x

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  6. KylieMarch 23, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Mynnette, it is so good to see that you have created a 'just because' card. It's so nice to be able to get away from the DT cards every now and then. I love that technique that you have used - very cool!! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM! xx

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  7. Danielle VincentMarch 24, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Hello dear friend, I'm so glad that you were able to find some just because time to craft! I know for me lately that doesn't happen very often either and I know how good it feels when it does :o) I really love the pink polka dot background on your lovely card and the way it opens. BEAUTIful!! Thanks so much for joining us at both ABC Challenges and ATS&M this week. Hugs D

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  8. Patty GorkaMarch 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Hi Mynnette! I love this card and especially how you have the inside done and the sunflower image is colored so nicely. I love your cards :)

    Thanks for playing along with us this week at ABC Challenges!

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Thank you so much for commenting--your sweet words make my day! :) {{{HUGS}}} and happy stamping!

Mynn xx