I have been dying to make a card inspired by Jennifer McGuire on Day 2 of the online "His & Hers" class. I finally got the "Build a Bloom" set from SU! so I could do my CASE attempt of her beautiful card.
My card is being entered in this week's CASology challenge, where the cue card word is the very broad "bloom." All of us can make a CAS card for this fun one, so c'mon!!
My card is also being entered in the current Addicted to CAS (ATCAS) challenge where the inspiration code word is "rainbow."
I mean, same thing, you can do this one, too! Shazambam!
And, perfectly timed, over at Simon Says Stamp, the new challenge is up: "Flower Power." Not only is there the usual wonderful prize, but new product is being released and it's gonna wreck havoc with your bank account!! You're gonna wanna check it OUT!
Here is my card:
I like the way the petals look a bit distressed because they were stamped onto vellum paper. Then the vellum was attached to a PTI rustic white card base with gold brads. The ruby center is a beautiful glazed button, which I wish you could see better in the photo. I like to imagine that it came from the sleeve of a sheer silk blouse worn by . . . oh, sorry, where was I?
I was also hoping to enter the One Layer Wednesday card hosted by the lovely Cheryl, but I missed the deadline. Plus my card is not 3x3, it's 4x4. Plus it is not one layer. Okay, never mind. What is the matter with me?!
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I'd better sign off for today. I'm want to get some gardening in while the temps are pleasant and there is a nice breeze to blow the dust and cobwebs and sweat off my face. Eww. On second thought, I will go back to hopping along with the WOYWWers and maybe make another card.
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Ink: SU! real red, poppy parade, cherry cobbler, more mustard, gumball green, sage shadow, tempting turquoise, taken with teal, pacific point, brilliant blue; PTI Hawaiian shores; Marvy violet. Floral embellies by Recollections.
Ink: SU! real red, poppy parade, cherry cobbler, more mustard, gumball green, sage shadow, tempting turquoise, taken with teal, pacific point, brilliant blue; PTI Hawaiian shores; Marvy violet. Floral embellies by Recollections.
45 comments:
Wowzer, isn't this *literally* gorgeous?! I love those bright petals!
I hope you had a productive time in the garden without too many cobwebs blowing in the wind he he!!
love Mags B x
Laughed out loud; colleagues caught me 'gazing'...now they're giggling and admiring, too! Darnell, you're the epitome of creative: excellent posts, stunning cards and sense of humour beyond compare. Your blog = A++++ (since I'm 'assessing' mode today!). Thanks for the ray of sunshine!
c
That's a stunningly beautiful card and certainly fits the challenge. x
WOW Darnell what a pretty rainbow of petals!! Great job ;)
A real stunner Darnell! Love all the bright petals. And on vellum?! Wowzah!! We've had a gorgeous day here too. Spent time in the flower beds and in the craft room, plus housework! It's been a great day, topped off by a gander in your blog. *happy sigh* Bev
Wouldn't it be wonderful if flowers came looking like this?! You'd never have to choose just one or two colors...you could have them ALL! :)
Love this unique bloom and the vellum petals! Absolute fun and cheerfulness!
Thanks for joining us again over at CASology! :)
Gorgeous, Darnell! I love the petals you created (vellum - you genius!!!) and that flower center is beautiful. Such a happy card!
Gorgeous card Darnell, love the vibrant petals, such a happy cheery card! :) Cathy x
Hi Darnell, I love the gorgeous rainbow of colours on your beautiful flower, it is so cheerful! Definitely love the red button in the centre too. Hope you got some gardening done. Thank you so much for your comment on my first DT post, it means such a lot to me. Big hugs, Annie xx
oh my this is totally gorgeous.. i love how you stamped the petals behind the flower.. love the color flow.. great card..
A wonderful rainbow flower, I love the textured look of the petals and the red centre looks amazing
Sue xx
What a pretty rainbow card. Love it Darnell
You know I love a good rainbow, and this is a really good one! Love the dimension of the flower centre, too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASology this week!
You have a totally astounding card here. I'll have to check out this class...read something about it on another blog. Loved your bright colors on the velum flowers...how it sparkles...just as a real rainbow does. Your ruby button...terrific finish. How sparkly was the whole flower set on the stark white card. Hope your gardening went well. I had intentions, (weeding & spraying roundup), took my nap instead! TFS
Love the rainbow flower stamped on vellum!! Too fun!!always love when I get the chance to stop by and visit!!
Oooooh,love this card - the rainbow effect is so, so pretty and I love that you finished it off with a pretty flourish in the centre! So sweet! And, I just wanted to pop in too, to say thank you so much for leaving me such a sweet comment on my blog :)
What a beautiful rainbow of petals! I love the look of them stamped on the vellum!
OHhhhh, this is SO pretty!! I LOVE these vivid colors on that beautiful bloom! NJ!
Fantabbyulous (to use one of your styled words) Darnell!! Love this card loads, great design and such lovely colours.
Right, in response about those wretched rounded bookmark corners - I know I must seem barking mad but (ha, ha - you know what's coming) they can go a bit dog eared otherwise!!
Don't fret about the carpel tunnel business, I had an op. for that about 15 years ago now. Awake (but peeking the other way) and eventually the surgeon asked me to stop making wisecracks (purely out of nerves!) 'cos he was getting shaky hands from us laughing. It's been Yankydoodledandy ever since :)
Hugs, Di xx
Today must be THE DAY for this type stamping - since I also I one of my blog today! Mine can't compare to this one though. SO lovely and love the bright colors - it really does look like a rainbow!!!
Lynn
fantastic take on both challenges, darnell! your rainbow bloom is super creative!
Wonderful, wonderful use of our code word Darnell. I love that you used vellum and the way the ink does look distressed (poor ink - why is it always distressed??)
Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS xx
Totally cool card Darnell, love your clever stamping!
Ha! I ordered the same stamp set but haven't gotten around to using it yet...at least not like that! Gorgeous card!!
Fabulous card! Your are so creative!
Now that is what I call a flower!!
Lovely and bright. You are sooooo funny but I musn't laugh cos it hurts too much. I got stuck all over with needles yesterday and daren't drink anything otherwise I'll look like a fountain! Hugs Mrs A.
Love the vellum petals in a rainbow of colors--just beautiful!
This is a super card. And, you are making me laugh out loud.
Blooming gorgeous is more like it!
Brilliant take on our code word Dippy. Love how you've stamped onto vellum and the effect it creates. Thanks so much for joining the fun at A2CAS.
Karen x
Loving your funky rainbow flower Darnell !! What fun-what a fabby idea to combine the two challenges on this one :)
Hugs,Nessa xx
Oh my, Darnell, that really is a BLOOM ... gorgeous vellum rainbow petals, loads of lovely dimension and the sweetest ruby in the middle ... yum! Anita :)
Always crack me up, never fail. Aside from all the obvious humorous trains of thought you've shared, I was laughing at your "shazambaRN" expression. Only it wasn't really your expression. It was my sleepy head at 5 am not reading the last "m"! Can I steal your "What's the matter with me?"
LOVE your vellum creation! Your gold brads remind me of an acrylic wall hanging I have with metal bolts holding it together in the corners. Super!
Just beautiful ~ love the rainbow of color!
Darnell you just make me laugh! This is a fabulous card! So glad you joined in on the fun at CASology this week!
Wow, great take on Jennifer's card, Darnell! I love the brads anchoring the vellum to the card too.
I wondered how you was going to achieve this Darnell. Bloom and rainbow and then wow you card was a delight as it appeared on my screen. Superb! x
Stunning card Darnell - I have been meaning to try jennifers technique too and you have done her proud - its wonderful:) Hugs xx
Fabulous card Darnell, I do love the effect of the ink on vellum looks fabulous. Thanks for your continued support at addicted to CAS and good luck with the challenge.
Marie
Fabulous card Darnell, I do love the effect of the ink on vellum looks fabulous. Thanks for your continued support at addicted to CAS and good luck with the challenge.
Marie
Love the petals Darnell - the colours look fabulous on vellum. Thank you for joining in the fun at ATCAS - hugs, Sylvia xx
Really beautiful bloom - and to be able to combine rainbow & bloom is just dreamy... Mxx
A gorgeous card, a great design and I the texture of the stunning rainbow petals!!
hugs
Heather xx
Thanks for joining Simon Says Stamp challenge.
Well, rainbow petals stamped on vellum is brilliant! I love that lovely button center, too...amazing! So glad to have you play along at CASology!
Great combination of bloom and rainbow, love it! Thank you for joining us at Addicted to CAS!
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