Monday, August 9, 2010

Happy Monday Everyone!

I just want to wish everyone a wonderful Monday and a great work week!  I have a new card for you today and I'm going to enter in Joan's Gardens Challenge #9  joanscreations.blogspot.com.  She challenged everyone to make a pink and white card and punch 4 corners with a Martha Stewart punch.  Here is my card......


I used watercolor paper from my stash and punched 4 corners with a Martha Stewart punch, then I used a Spellbinders Die and embossed the center of the card.  Next I used Ranger Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet, and used a water brush to add some pink color to the card.  I made homemade flowers colored with the Victorian Velvet ink and added a pearl center.  Next I made leaves using the same Martha Stewart punch and some green card stock.  I Used Forest Moss to hi-lite the leaves and scrunched them to make them stand up some.  I put this layer on a piece of pink card stock and mounted all onto a white card base.  A little pearl in each corner and the card is done.  I hope you enjoy this!

PS:
Joan asked how I made the flowers.  I used an EK Success five petal punch and punched watercolor paper, then colored with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink from Ranger.  Once that was done, I embossed the flowers with an embossing tool and pad and I used a tooth pick to pinch the leaves into peaks.  I glued three flowers together offset to add dimension.

It is supposed to be hot here again this week, so try and stay cool!  At least we are getting back into the 60's at night.  There might just be a light at the end of the tunnel!

14 comments:

Joan Fricker said...

Wow this is beautiful! I love your flowers. Can you tell us how you made them? They are so beautiful.

What a clever idea for your leaves!!! Makes a great presentation.

Thanks so much for playing in Joan's Gardens #9 Challenge. It is so much fun seeing all the beautiful cards.

Joan
www.atjoansgardens.com

Clare said...

I love your card! Your flowers and leaves are awesome! I did the same with a butterfly on mine.

cristinoel said...

Quite clever...

Betty Neville said...

Gorgeous card! Love your flowers! BTW, your little doggie is adorable!

Anonymous said...

wow I love your card! your flowers are very pretty TFS
Jackie Meyers

Broni said...

I literally just almost fell out of my chair!!! Glenda, this is the most beautiful card! So elegant and gorgeous! You go, girl!!!

Beebeebabs said...

Gorgeous card you did a nice job tfs!!!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card, Glenda! I love the color and the beautiful spellbinder diecuts!

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful card Glenda, love how you tied it all together. Those flowers and leaves are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. ~Diane

Darlene Gabriel said...

Wow Glenda I just had to tell you how beautiful your card is. Those flowers are gorgeous and I love the way you used the punch to make those leaves - very creative.

Beate said...

How did I miss this BEAUTY!!! Oh my goodness this card is gorgeous!
Hugs and smiles

diane zechman said...

beautiful flowers! Your card is just lovely!

Amanda said...

WOW Glenda!! This is a gorgeous card!

Baukje said...

Oh my Glenda, I just had to tell you how beautiful your card is. Those flowers are gorgeous and what a clever idea to use the punch to make those leaves I LOVE it.