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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Flowered with thanks!

I've been meaning to make a shaped card for some time now but I feel limited with my personal cutter. I may have to upgrade to an expression soon! I had to find an image that was basically square so I could enlarge it to 6x6 and virtually make a 5-6" card. So what better than a flower! and my go to cartridge is always Forever Young! I made this card for the Whimsical Wednesday Take Shape Challenge and the My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #9, both requiring a shaped card. Here's the final product :)

I just love embellishing flower cards, well flower anything really! After I assembled the flower layers I was actually kind of stuck as to what to spice it up with. I used glossy accents and Martha Stewart Course glitter for the center layer and then pulled out my pearls. I decided early on I was making this card for my 1st grader's teacher since the end of school is right around the corner. I cut my own little tag and stamped it. I also inked all of the edges. I really don't think the picture does it justice. I always find my stuff looks better 'in person'!

Forever Young cart - Flower and all layers
Oriental Trading Company - small self adhesive pearls
Eyelet Outlet - center pearl brad
Studio G ink to ink edges
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12 comments:

  1. JulieKMay 24, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Very pretty! The pearls and glitter are perfect!

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  2. KellieMay 24, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Very pretty flower shaped card. I love the use of your pearls. If you can, I would upgrade to an expression. You'll be happy you did.

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  3. CindyMay 25, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Sweet card and great shape. Love all the BLING!
    Cindy http://cardcrazeeme53.blogspot.com/

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  4. The Archiving AngelMay 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    This card is precious. I really like the soft colors you used and that glitter really pops. Your touches of pearls are well placed too giving this flower such a lovely look. Thanks for joining us at Whimsical Wednesday.
    Crafty best wishes,
    Sonia

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  5. Sentimental ScrapperMay 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Pretty card! Love the flower shape! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

    Kimberly

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  6. Kim HMay 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Jessica,
    Love your shape! What a beautiful card! I agree with Sonia.. so soft and so gorgeous! The glitter just adds such a great touch! Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday's!

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  7. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a pretty shape you chose for your car. Stunning. The colors are perfect, they are so elegant. I love the little pearls and stitching you added. Thank you for playing along with at WW this week;)

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  8. KateMay 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM

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  9. KateMay 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is so pretty! I love the shape of this card and your papers are gorgeous - so soft and subtle. Fabulous card!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!
    Kate

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  10. jennyplace2May 27, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Super adorable card! Love it! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!.

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  11. Amy CMay 29, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Awesome card!! I really like your doodling and the pearl accents are great. Thanks for joining us this week at My Craft Spot.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  12. TyTynNiyasmomJune 2, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    If you're really wanting to upgrade to the expression check out your local goodwill store. Walmart donates some to them and I usually find one when I visit one. They are selling them for around a hundred dollars, but usually have a mat and a cart included. Make sure to plug it up and do a test cut before leaving to make sure it works. I found mine there over a year ago. It didn't have the power cord or a blade housing, but I got it for 19.99! I just purchased what I needed from cricut.com. It works perfectly.

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