Thursday, May 17, 2012

Cheery Lynn Blog Hop!!!!



Today I am participating in a blog hop for Joan's Gardens to introduce to you to a new series of Flower dies from Cheery Lynn called "Build A Flower #1". These dies are Cheery Lynn exclusive flower building dies that Selma helped design; they include flower petals, flower bases, leaves, and different types of stamens. Cheery Lynn will be releasing more "Build A Flower" sets in the future to build a wide variety of flowers. All Cheery Lynn dies can be purchased from Joan's Gardens.

I cut out the stamen and added color and then dampened them just a little and then I used an embossing tool to burnish the petals and curl them up.  Next I curled them around the end of a paint brush and squeezed each one to give them a little scrunch look.  To me they look like blooms that are just opening up and getting ready to strut their stuff. I set my flowers and leaves against a doily die from Cheery Lynn called DL184 Sophia's Heart.  This die can be cut in different  places and can make many usable parts. I have had so much fun playing with these dies and you can bet you will be seeing more flowers in the days to come.  I plan to use this Build A Flower #1 set a lot.  My mind is racing with all the possibilities!

I am very happy to join five other very talented ladies who are participating in this blog hop. Cheery Lynn Designs is the sponsor and has donated a fantastic prize package with a value of $100. All the guest designers were sent a set of the "Build A Flower #1" dies and we have posted cards today showing different flowers we created using these dies. We hope to give you a lot of inspiration to "build" your own flowers.


Would you like to win that $100 gift package from Cheery Lynn? All you have to do is be a subscriber to both Joan and Selma’s blogs and visit each blog in this hop, including Joan and Selma's blogs, and leave a comment. A winner will be selected to win the $100 prize package from comments left on one of the blogs - it will be a random selection done on May 24, 2012.  The guest designers are:

  Priss Steelman http://prissprojects.blogspot.com/
  Selma Stevenson http://selmasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/
  Nancy Hill http://flowersoncamasprairie.blogspot.com/
 Glenda Brooks http://glendabrooks.blogspot.com/
 Deb Kozak http://debspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
 Joan Fricker http://www.atjoansgardens.com/

Your next stop on the blog hop is Deb:http://debspaperpetals.blogspot.com/

172 comments:

ednamburgess said...

Wow, these flowers are different from the others and so very pretty. You gals have such great ideas. Edna

Sheila - Ginger said...

Well done Glend for showing off this flower so prettily. Fabulous card.

Happy crafting
Sheila xx

Karen W said...

Pretty card and such a pretty flower die!

Sharon said...

Pretty card.

Teresa said...

Your flowers remind me of poppies. Which is great because they don't last very long. You can enjoy them year round. Great Idea. Thanks for sharing.

Marianne T said...

The "bud" look is so unique. A beautiful card!

Memaw said...

A totally different take - Wow so many ideas and great tutorials.
Thanks

Payne Holler Cards said...

Oh how beautiful, can't believe how real your flowers look ...beautiful!

Marthamh2 said...

Very nice card. A completely different look using this die. Thanks for sharing.

DottyA Cards & Things said...

Oh Glenda, These are just Beautiful!! You are the Flower Queen and these dies have brough out the Queen in you even more!!!
Lovely!

Teresa said...

Very pretty card. Your flower is very pretty, nice way to show the different things you can make with this die.

Goody said...

Hi, Glenda !
I love paper flowers and Cheery Lynn's dies, so this is a great opportunity ! I love your card, flowers and sentiment, and reading it, I have discovered that I'm not so wise... :o)
Cristiana

Theresa's Studio said...

Wow! You have shown another great look with the die. Beautiful flowers and card that you have designed.

craftieodmae said...

first of all your card is drop dead gorgeous!!!!! I love your flowers, second, that's a fantastic prise Joan is giving!!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

Mrs. Swandog said...

Glenda, Your card is soooo pretty. I just love all of your amazing creations. This die set is awesome!

Rozy said...

your card and flowers are just beautiful. Love the papers and colors. And I love the way you shaped your flowers. So very pretty.

Josie said...

I love what you did with the flowers -- so completely different that what I would imagine this die would do. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes too!

Selma said...

Glenda your card is gorgeous. It is so fun to see totally different flowers to show how versatile these dies are. Thanks for sharing your talent with us in our blog hop.

Lynn said...

Wow! you took flowermaking with this die to a new level by curling the petals. Very pretty card.

Darla said...

Great job showcasing these fabulous dies. Your flowers are absolutely stunning!

Gwen Howard said...

Love your design! Beautiful flowers, would love to try this die.

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...hi Glenda...beautiful card & loVing all your fabby flowers, so pleased your mojo hadn't gone far...Mel :)

Unknown said...

Very stunning card Glenda, love the different colors used on your flowers and the manner in which your curled your petals, very very pretty!! Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Donna

Vail said...

Beautiful card, these dies look like a must have. Thank you for sharing.

Diane said...

Very pretty...and love the different take on the flowers, this die can be used for so many different ones, and I have a few in the works now....Cheery Lynn and Selma did a wonderful job creating them...

Gail said...

Glenda - I love the background doily you used on the card - the flowers are lovely as well - I am enjoying the blog hop and see all of the great creations! Enjoy your week! ~ Gail ~

April said...

Fabulous card! I love the frame and flowers! great job!

Anonymous said...

So pretty I love the dies and the white delicate behind flowers is so neat!
Thanks for sharing and chance to win.
Lynda

Cindy Lou said...

Awesome card and love the flowers. That doily is the bomb, especially with that gorgeous paper behind it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card :)

Kate Stockman said...

Your flower is so different from the rest. Just goes to show what can be done with this die!

Marie-Louise said...

Beautiful card. Love the Doily die.

Janet said...

Love your flowers. I aso love the lace in the backgroun. I just love Cherry Lyn Dies.

Primitive Seasons said...

Beautiful flowers and a lovely card composition! Great job!

Mary

lisa808 said...

Gorgeous flowers. Love the heart border.

Unknown said...

I love your flowers! I am so very glad the hop lead me to your blog.

Anonymous said...

Yet another beautiful card that truly showcases the die. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy

Candy's Creations Blog said...

Love your flowers - no one can make paper flowers come to life like you Glenda! Beautiful card!

DJ Rants said...

Your flowers are out of this world!! They go perfectly with the lovely doily die!!

Sheila B said...

So glad I followed the links, you such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!!!

Lynn Noe said...

Such a beautiful card! I love how you curled the petals and leaves. Thank you for sharing it and the opportunity to win as well.

Anonymous said...

Another great card! What a different use for the flowers. Not your typical. Thanks for sharing.
Jackie M.
Salem, OR

Carla S. said...

You card is absolutely stunning, Glenda! I love all the diecuts you used and the gorgeous flowers! A wonderful design!

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed visiting your blog. Your card is beautiful!

Janean

kathi17 said...

Your card is gorgeous. I love the flowers, and they look so pretty on the doily against your paper. Just beautiful!

Caroline D. said...

Gorgeous card and flowers!!! It was nice to see 'how else' flowers can be made with the new dies besides just the clematis. Glad to see you still have time for crafting.... miss you at HC.

Sherry said...

beautiful!!! love how you curled the petals!! love those new dies!!

Carole Miller said...

Beautiful Love your card and your flowers.

Carole Miller

Darlene said...

Oh Glenda ... your card is FABULOUS! LOVE how you've curled the petals (never thought to do that). And I love the design and sentiment ... very inspiring! Congrats on being one of the designers for this hop ... you've done a MARVELOUS job of showcasing this die set! Well done! Can't wait to see more! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia said...

Oh Glenda, this is a beautiful card, I love the doily and the gorgeous flowers, see your mojo is there, you just need some rest from the work! Have a wonderful day.

Mary said...

Thank you for sharing your talents and ideas.

Joan Morrison said...

You alway think out of the box I just love the flower you made would never have thought of that by self great job thank for sharing
love the new Die

kaejaesmom said...

Love the chic look of the flowers on this card!! So natural it looks real!! Beautiful card!! Thanks for sharing your talent!

Patty Sue 2 said...

Glenda,
I finally had a few minutes to sit and blog and I saw your lovely card and the blog hop. I just had to play along. You KNOW how much I love your flowers and this card is no exception. It is beautiful! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win! Ha...missed our chats. Blessings!

Emily said...

Very nice.Love the colors of your flowers.Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Unknown said...

A wonderful blog. Great use of the Cheery Lynn designs.
I hope to win them and use them also!
thanks
Rita

Kathy B said...

The new dies are wonderful and your cards are always beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

Pattie J. said...

Hearts and flowers,now that says it all. they are lovely for any occasion. thanks for sharing so beautiful and well done....love these dies, on my wish list, thanks for the chance to win.....hugs and smiles

Antonella said...

All I can say is WOW! Of course, that is after I pull my mouth back up :-) Love, love, love your card! The flowers just opening up is so neat and the Cheery Lynn Sophia die is to die for...
Hugs, antonella :-)

Dorothy S said...

Your flowers are so pretty, and the lacy frame is superb. What great dies.

Pssequimages said...

I am so glad you told us about misting those petals. What a magnificent effect you got when you did that---now that's on my list of things to try! TYFS

Dottie T in FL said...

What you did with these flowers is great - and sooo different. I love the card! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

Patti J said...

How pretty - this is definitely one of my hop favorites! Love the simplicity, the layout, the sentiment, and of course, the divine flowers!

Unknown said...

wow a very beautiful card that you did like how you did the lace background
veery pretty
thank for showing

Donna said...

Blooms just ready to burst! You've captured that very nicely. Love your rich colors and on such a wonderful bakground. Thanks for sharing!

Lindah said...

Thanks for another beautiful card.
Hope I win the CL package.
Linda

Krystal H said...

I really like your card. The flowers are really unique and it is really great that you took a different take on how you made them. That is what I call creativity! Keep it up! I hope you win just for that reason!

Marina said...

What a beautiful card! Love the flowers!

Jeannie said...

I love your site and have visited it many times. You inspire me. Thank you for sharing your beautiful things.

Lori Gauerke said...

Amazing cards, love Cheery Lynn Dies!

Anonymous said...

I love the idea of making the flowers look like blooms just ready to open up, It seems you can give so many variations to this beautiful die set. Thanks for sharing, Joan

Brenda said...

Beautiful card! I love the flowers that you made. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

A pretty card made by great dies
by Cheery Lynn.
marda

Linda Carson said...

Oh that's lovely! You showcased these new dies beautifully!

mary said...

Pretty,pretty card! Love the colors and design...thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Lovely card. Love your flowers.

Margie F.

Anonymous said...

Hi Glenda
Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing your ideas and talents with us.
thanks again
Donna B
Canada

Claudia V said...

Great Card! I like these flowers, They show off more that can be done with the dies!!!

Candy Meyers said...

Beautiful card. As are the others on your site. I enjouyed checking it out. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Candy Meyers

Judy M. said...

Love what you did to the flower! Love it!

Rita said...

What a gorgeous card Glenda. The flowers remind of anemones ans the leaves are super too. More dies to add to my wish list. Have a nice night. Sorry for being so late. Hugs Rita xx

Patti aka NW Lady said...

Oh my that lace doily die is gorgeous. These are really interesting, so glad I saw the blog hop and all your great cards! Patti

kat. said...

Lovely card. I especially like the curled flower petals - really
do look like they are just opening.

Sharon said...

I love how your flowers look, like they are just opening. what beautiful work you have done on this card.
sdenimandlace1@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Thanks for being on the blog hop.

Fernanda said...

Your flower is very different from the rest-now that's thinking out of the box-I think! Beautiful work!

Edna Siu said...

I just love love the flowers, the dies are so much fun to play with, thanks for the chance to win.

Vickie Y said...

Gorgeous! I love the way you curled the petals to create your flowers!

Anonymous said...

I love this card you made. I'm seeing so many ways to use the Cherry Lynn Build a Flower Die. I can't wait to try and make the beautiful flowers you made. They look just like the beautiful pansies in my garden. Same colors and everything.
Thank you Glenda for sharing your inspiring card.
Carmen

Nan G said...

I love that you scrunched up your flowers! You make the best flowers, Glenda! I can see this die set moving to the top of my Must Have list. LOL

Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe said...

very beautiful card! and those flowers are super gorgeous.

~luanne

Dawn B. said...

This is so pretty. I love all the different dies. They are wonderful. Great job.

Grace said...

This is sooo beautiful Glenda! I love how you shaped your blooms! They do look like they are just opening! Love the beautiful framing... so many gorgeous dies!

Leanne ... said...

Oh my Glenda! Those flowers look so much different than the other girls on the blog hop. If it's the same die cuts you did wonderful changing them up a bit. Love your card.
Blessings...Leanne

Lynne said...

Look at the curl of these flowers! wonderful card, terrific dies, can't wait to try them. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fabulous prize.

Anonymous said...

The flowers made from the dies are just perfect and very beautiful,
Judy

Nancy Hill said...

Glenda: Very interesting technique, I will have to try it out. Loved your flowers. Hope you had as much fun with this die as I did. Nancy Hill

Neesey said...

Your flowers look amazing. I love the way you joined them with the gorgeous background dies. Very nicely put together. TFS

Anonymous said...

I could only hope to have your creative talents. Thank you for providing inspiration.

Janet
Plainfield, IL

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card! Love those flowers and the pretty colors you used!
DeniseB

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the tour through your Blog. Lots going on besides making flowers. I would like to try my hand at your paper bag mini album. Very cute idea. Loved all your cards. Great job...

Nancy Jensen said...

What a gorgeous card! I love your flowers. Thanks for sharing.

Colleen said...

Lovely looking card
ColleenB.
Texas

Vonnie said...

I can't believe this is the same die that was used in the other post. Amazing it is to me of all the different ways to make a flower and leaves with the Flower 1 die!

Stamper Gail said...

Such a beautiful design. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful art you've created....love it!

Jan D.
Jacksonville, FL

Lisa Lynne said...

Glenda, your card is gorgeous - I like the delicate circle die background AND the flowers. These dies look really interesting to use - I'm going to have to try some Cheery Lynn dies!
Thanks for the chance to win!

marilync said...

Beautiful. The flower is gorgeous and I love the doily die. Great job

Linda said...

Glenda
I love how you made your flowers with the Cherry Lynn dies. They are so realistic looking. I also love the doily behind the flowers. Sooooo pretty.
thank you!

Alicia NDC said...

Such pretty cards! Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques -they are great and the die set seems to make the process so much easier!

Sharman said...

Wow, I love how you created such a different look. That is amazing and so great that you showed a completely different way of showing what these dies can do. Beautiful card. Love it.

Connie Haecker said...

Wonderful set of dies. Can't wait to own one!

Shari Z said...

So many beautiful flowers. Love the card you did.

Pursuing His Presence said...

Fabulous work! What beautiful cards!

creativearts said...

Wonderful flowers! So glad I have ordered this die after seeing so many beautiful different flowers made with it. Thanks for a chance to win such great goodies!

Char said...

Oh I love your 'take' on doing the flowers a little differently! Great job!
You know, part of why I like to do the blog hopping is to see the creations but also I find so many new blogs that I didn't know were out there and of course, I have to 'follow' ;-) Beautiful card!!!

Lynn said...

You did an amazing job of creating the budding flowers. Beautiful! TFS

Pam P said...

I like what you did with the flowers, a different take on how to use these dies. Beautiful.

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

Love the flowers you created. I agree that these are so different than on the other blogs. I think you may have been an enabler on this one.....I love that doily die you used!!!

Sheri said...

Really liked the way you turned those petals. Will give it a try.

Judi said...

Bravo! What a beautiful card. Seeing you come up with a totally different flower from the same dies is wonderful. They're beautiful and realistic.

Anonymous said...

What a pretty flower..so different..will have to try that one..thanks for sharing

Joanne G said...

So unique! A perfect flower from your hands has sprung up on your card! Thank you for being a part of this team. I do visit you often.

Mary Jane said...

beauitful card love your flowers ...another great idea on how to use this die!!

Dorabel Mercado said...

Hi: Great cards,i`m new in card making. Learning very much with this blog here in Puerto Rico. Tank you

Dorabel Mercado said...

Hi: Great cards,i`m new in card making. Learning very much with this blog here in Puerto Rico. Tank you

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, Glenda! Thanks for the chance to win!

Genny said...

Lovely cards! Beautiful work!

Tracie said...

Beautiful job with your flowers.

Linda K said...

Now that's thinking out of the box. Nice job on your flowers, I love this look. This die is a MUST HAVE.

Debbie said...

Beautiful card! The flowers are lovely!

Judi said...

I really like how you shaped the petals - the flowers look even more realistic. Fabulous.

Anonymous said...

Wow. Could there be anything more beautiful then flowers. The flowers on this card are awesome. Love, Love the favour they bring to the card. Thanks for sharing.
Tanya

Bobbi Miller said...

I so agree that the flowers you took great care in creating, are just peeking out into the world. Love how you did that! Great card and beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing

Frann said...

Great colors and a unique way to shape the flowers. It's beautiful!

Trish. said...

Glenda your flower is amazing. I like that it is so different from the others and that you have curled and scrunched it up to make it look like a bud opening. just fantastic.
Hugs Trish.

Doris said...

I'm astounded by what these dies can do!

Deb Kozak said...

Glenda, Your cards are simply beautiful, and inspire all of us to go out there and create! I loved being a part of this blog hop, and seeing all of the beautiful creations made from the Cheery Lynn "Build A Flower #1" die. Your blog is now listed under my favorites.

Sarah Stainback said...

Great card. Those dies make such beautiful flowers.

Sadie said...

Those flowers are so unique looking! You've done such a nice job with them and how you put your card altogether!

phyllis e said...

Very creative card with the gorgeous flower(s) colors chosen to pick up the hint of colors in the background paper! LOVE IT!

Becky said...

I love that frame!! And those flowers are gorgeous.

Gladys R. said...

Beautiful card. Love seeing how
everyone has a different look for
their cards. Fun blog hop and lovely prize.

E. Marie said...

I love how you curled up the edges of your flowers to give them such a different look. Lovely card.

Anonymous said...

Love your card designs. I have not been to your site before, thanks for sharing your ideas. Liz

Carol P said...

I loved the way you curled the flowers in. Very pretty card!

Anonymous said...

Another great idea to use this die,,, i am so excited about the new flowers i can make.
Monica

LINDA W. said...

Beautiful card Thank you for sharing
Linda

scrappinpeg said...

I really love your cards. Great inspiration!

Veronica Till said...

Love your flowers Glenda. And your card is quite beautiful. Certainly love them Cherry Lynn dies.

sharon said...

Stunning arrangemant of flowers thaya are real must have

Unknown said...

OHHHHH!!! Love your card!!!!

Becky said...

Glenda, this is fabulous! I have fallen in love with those flowers and must have that set, lol!!!

Betty Neville said...

Such a gorgeous card! Love your design and your beautiful scrunched flowers!

Patrice H said...

Your card is stunning and it really does look like the blossoms are getting ready to bloom. Thanks for the inspiration.

pam said...

such a beautiful card, amazing detail with these cheery lynn die.
stunning pam

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Well now, here we are crossing paths again! I am a big fan of your work. You always ad that little extra something that makes a card come to life. Thanks for the chance to win.

D'sCreations said...

What a great way to use the new flower dies! Very unusual and pretty!
Diane

Anonymous said...

Beautiful flowers and cards. Thanks for being on the blog hop. Love your work. Would love to win the Cherry Lynn's. Thanks Bonnie Klocke

Pattie J. said...

beautiful cards. made with a lots of love and flowers. I especially love the heart doily, and the gorgeous flowers , thanks for the chance to win the Cherry Lynn, collection. Lots of love an flowers there too.Love your creation......hugs

Gretchen Wilson said...

Glenda, your card is absolutely gorgeous and love the colors, you never cease to amaze me with your talent. You always come up with a beautiful design what ever the challenge.
Hugs and God Bless
Gretchen

Bonnie Pruett said...

Love looking at cards made by others. Very Beautiful. Thank You

sandyh said...

really love your "scrunched" flowers! beautiful card!
tfs, sandyh

Kim C. said...

Very pretty. I love how you curled the flowers. I can see why your mind is racing. The possibilities are limitless.

Karen said...

Your card and flowers are fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Your cards are always awesome, and this is no exception. Love the card and the new dies! Would love to win them!

Blessings,
Pat Barger

Anonymous said...

Awesome cards and floral work. Don't you just love these new dies?
Thanks for sharing. Lynne G

Joann said...

Great job on your card and I LOVE that doily. I have it ordered myself.

Joann

Cheryl W said...

Your card is so beautiful! I have been so inspired by this amazing hop.

Leslie said...

Very pretty card

Cyndee Scholet said...

Nice job on your flowers. I am intrigued my the idea of the Build a Flower dies. Everyone has done such a nice job. Thanks for the opportunity to take a peek at all your projects and share in your creativity. Would LOVE to own these Cheery Lynne dies!

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