My card uses and image from the Flourishes, Hydrangea set. I believe this set is soon to be retired and unavailable right now. BUT a generous Flourishes Design Team Member, Heather Jensen, was overly kind and sent me her set. I have always said, crafters, card makers in particular, are so kind. I hope I can pay it forward......thank you Heather. And if any of you would like to see how talented she is, please stop by her Beautiful Blog; Simply Handmade By Heather, be prepared to be WOW'ed!
I used one of the smaller sized bouquets of Hydrangeas for this card. Colored with Copic markers and a touch of a yellow Sakura glitter pen for the centers. The white background uses the Swiss Dots embossing folder and the 2 dies are Spellbinders, Ornate Squares. (I found them yesterday at AC Moore, they have a bunch of them at a $10 special purchase--good to know!) I colored one flower different than the others and popped it up a bit for the contrast.
Living here on Cape Cod we are surrounded by such beautiful Hydrangeas. I have 4 large ones that make such a fantastic 'hedge' Ahhhh, simple pleasures!
*** On a personal note *** I was off Cape for most of last week. My Mom has been having a few medical issues, but I am happy to say, that she is doing so much better than we first thought, phew! But, she still needs her kids and family around to pitch in and help out, so I will be going back and forth for a few weeks. I apologize to all of my Blogging Friends that I have not been able to pop on over to their Blogs. It's just been crazy busy. I do love seeing what you have created and being inspired every time I do. Please don't think I don't love you....I do! ;)
Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate it, as well as YOU!
Enjoy~~
*** oh and no one knows the internet password for my Mom's Network, so I can not get online ***
Lovely rich colours and that detailed frame gives it a very traditional feel!
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I knew that you would start "poppin" them out! This one is very simple, but detailed. Love the colors, no doubt inspired by your beautiful Hydrangea hedge. Glad to hear that your Mom is better, and not to worry, I still love you. You do what you need to do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful my dear. And so nice to see you back on your amazing blog. That die is awesome - have never seen it. Love the colors you used, and your coloring. Stunning card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Great coloring, and what a great score on those Spellbinders dies! Love your hydrangea hedge, btw, and I'm so glad to hear that your mom is doing better!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and beautiful photos...glad your mom is doing better! Don't worry about commenting and visiting...you can't get rid of us that easy! Take care of you too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, and your a good girl helpin' your mum out. pray she gets better real soon!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Donna! Love your subtle contrast on the flowers. Glad to hear that your mom is doing better. Missed you, glad you are back!
ReplyDeleteYour mother comes first. so don't worry about us. I'm glad to read that your mother is doing better and I pray that she continues to get better. Do not forget to take care of yourself to. Your flowers are beautiful, thanks for the pictures of them.
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Beautiful card and also love looking at your garden photos too. Makes me want to see spring even more now. Glad you are a good daughter and take care of family first too. That's important!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hydrangeas, Donna! Oh and your card is not to shabby either. : ) Hope your mom gets better soon.
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple card but so gorgeous ! Love your backyard with all the gorgeous hydrangeas ! Come on Spring! Have a Blessed day!
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