Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #60: Blooming Blossoms

Hello and Happy Tuesday to you! 
Tuesday is terrific because it is THE day for a brand new challenge at 
This week we are focusing on a "Blooming Blossoms" theme. 
Got Flowers? 
Well, this is the place to share your creation! I sure hope you will play along with us! 
My "blooms" are an interesting story. They started as stamped images. But, I just wasn't happy with how they played out. After viewing that inspiration photo, I knew I wanted to GO BIG! (I DO live in Texas, after all!) My flowers are a Gerber Daisy "hybrid". Gerber Daisies are my absolute, FAVORITE flower! These are a more layered version. I topped off my chunky blossoms with some Sweet Stitches Designer Big Buttons from the Occasions Mini catalog. I also added some plain, baker's twine to the centers of the buttons to dress them up. I think I have mentioned before that I do not like "naked buttons"! Eeek, scandalous! ;)
The flowers were made with the Scalloped Circle Punch. This is NOT my idea, I'm not exactly sure who originated it, to give proper credit. I think it is pretty cool, though! I cut along the scallops to create little petals. Then, I "smooched" all of the layers with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. I love this stuff...I'm on my 4th bottle in 2 months! 
I really like the bright colors in the Sew Suite DSP and decided it would make a fun background. There are a few floral shapes in that button paper, too. I also used the Paper Crimper to add texture to my flower "stems". The leaves were made from the 2-Step Bird Punch. Finally, here is the decorated inside of the card, using scraps from the front:
I hope you enjoyed my take on the "Blooming Blossom" theme at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week. Leave me a comment before you go and let me know what you think. Please check out the site and see what the rest of the fabulous DT has created for your inspiration. Then, share some of YOUR fan-tab-u-lous Flower Power and play along with us!! Have an awesome day today and thanks for stopping by! :)


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment)
Paper: Sew Suite DSP, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Melon Mambo Classic ink
Accessories:  Paper Crimper, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch. scalloped Circle punch, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Scallop Border punch (inside), 1 3/8" x 5/8" oval punch, 1 3/4" x 7/8" oval punch, 2-Step Bird punch (petals), Sweet Stitches Designer Big Buttons (Occasions Mini), Basic Rhinestones and Melon Mambo Polka Dotted ribbon (ret.)
Non-SU! Accessories:  plain baker's twine
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41 comments:

  1. EvgeniaMarch 22, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  2. KarenMarch 22, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    So Cute!!!

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  3. Pam~March 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    These are the prettiest handmade Gerber Daisy's I have ever seen! Love the brightness of your card! I do not like naked buttons either ... too funny!

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  4. Pursuit of Stampiness - Calgary, CanadaMarch 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Good morning sunshine! Wow what a stunning card. I love LOVE your card. I think I'm seeing a 'Case' coming! So so beautiful..
    Love you girl.

    Inky hugs, Pauline
    http://thepursuitofstampiness.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Ann Marie, I finally figured out how to get the comment box to show up. When I click on the comments link I need to close your blog then the comment box will show. Weird, huh... Any way...I love your Gerber daisies especially with the smooch. Love your happy colors too! So many cute details.

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  6. MicheyMarch 22, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Anne Marie, your flowers are sososo pretty and I absolutely love the big button centers! They give SUCH a neat effect!

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  7. Kathy and LuckyMarch 22, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    So pretty, love the flowers and the scallop punch idea (may just have to borrow that one :) ) The colors just scream a field of flowers, such a wonder card. Lucky didn't find anything in the bag, just clothes for my DD, he thinks anytime I shop he gets a stuffy not sure why he thinks that :) Love your story about Benjamin, isn't that just like a cat, Noel sits on Lucky's toys just to bug him.

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  8. RoseMarch 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Ann Marie! Such a happy card! Your blooms make me smile :) Love the inside, too!!!

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  9. Room 118March 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    How the BLANK did you make those flowers? They are sooo awesome! you are rockin the cards, seriously...love them!

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  10. MiamiKelMarch 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Gahhhhhhhhh let me pick up my jaw, Anne-Marie! How absolutely darling! This is so bright and bold and full of color (as you say, a Kelly card! :) Absolutely stunning and such a delightful use of your punches and the smooch to give them the exact touch you needed. This is one of the happiest cards I have ever seen - love it from top to bottom, front to back - absolutely DARLING! Thank you, also, for your warm and wonderful comments on my blog - I'm healing, silly slip and slide, but part of life, eh? Blessings to you and wishing you a flower power happy day! XOXO

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  11. Dale MorinMarch 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful card and beautiful flowers. Love the colors. TFS

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  12. Laura Lipe, Pisgah Forest, NCMarch 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh,what a beautiful card. I love the flowers and look at all those layers. And the colors are so cheerful!! Another great sample!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!
    Smiles, Laura

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  13. PattiMarch 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Your card is so "bloomin" cute. Great colors and love the 3-D flowers.

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  14. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsMarch 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Go Big or Go Home, right?? Guess you went big! I love the flowers and the shimmer too!!! I'm not opposed to a bare button....but I think it just comes down to laziness for me sometimes! DOH!!!

    Great job with the challenge :)
    Maria

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  15. Lesley March 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Gerbers are my fav too! Love this bright and cheerful card AM! The buttons looked very happy all dressed up :D

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  16. Penny HanuszakMarch 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Your scallop flowers are awesome and I love your "dressed buttons". Too cute! Thanks for making the day brighter with your wonderful cards!

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  17. xiumaiyukiMarch 22, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    now, now, now... this is a show stopper for sure!!!! OMG... I'm practically squealing here. It's beyond pretty. Those flowers just stole my heart. You are right... Gerbers are beautiful... but yours here made me a believer. I love the way you did them... and the stitched buttons in the middle.... *swoon* ooooh, I almost forgot about those gorgeous DP... I love them, especially the one in the background that looks like stitching.

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  18. Dawn's Creative ChaletMarch 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    This is adorable!!! I love the 3D flowers.. !! :-)

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  19. Dawn's Creative ChaletMarch 22, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love this card and the flowers being 3D.. and the colors are so springy!!! Adorable :)

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  20. Gina LindsayMarch 22, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Awesome! I love those giant flowers. Love this card!

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  21. Lynn McAuleyMarch 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I love these fabulous layered blossoms with the button centers, Anne Maria! What a sensational spring card!!

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  22. None NoneMarch 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the colors and the 3-D gerbera daisies. Like you, gerberas are among my favorites. I will have to give this technique a whirl soon.

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  23. Kim PMarch 22, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    seriously AMAZING card!!!

    I may have to try that challenge...looks fun!

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  24. Debbie MartinMarch 22, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Love your flowers and the multi-layering and the button really makes it pop. Wish I lived closer and could come to your classes. :)
    www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com

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  25. Pat (mspfd)March 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    How fabulous! I love your big flowers. The texture and layers with the button centers look amazing. Awesome card Anne Marie!

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  26. Tina ConnollyMarch 23, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    This card's so cute! Love the flowers!

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  27. ImkeMarch 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Wonderful card, Anne Marie. And these flowers are very beautiful !!

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  28. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netMarch 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Anne Marie this is adorable! LOVE the bright colors and multi layered petals. So cute with the button center and those stems are SO COOL crimped! Love it. Hugs.

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  29. ShannonMarch 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    LOVE everything about this card. So fun! Your layered flowers are perfect and I am with you 100% on the naked button thought, I HAVE to add something to mine.

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  30. ElizabethMarch 23, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a bright and beautiful card Anne-Marie! I have been wondering what to do with those GIANT buttons - what great flower centres they make! Lovely X

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  31. HappyCrafterMarch 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Such a happy cheery card! Thanks for the tip on how to make those flowers, I have that punch and rarely use it, so am happy to have an idea now on another way to do so :-)

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  32. Bonnie WeissMarch 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Fabulous colours AM ... that card is going to really make someone happy when they receive it!

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  33. ChristianaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Girl, this is fabulous! Just look at all those layers and dimension on those blooms! Love it!

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  34. AmberMarch 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful card! The flowers are great and I love that they were made from teh scalloped circle punch.... genious!

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  35. jimlynnMarch 24, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Amazing! Love how you made that flower. Such a pretty card.
    (Thanks for the "get better" wishes! Means alot. I'm having good and bad days it seems but hopefully will start having more good ones.)
    lynn

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  36. inkedx2March 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I love all the texture on your card. The bright colors are so welcome with the threat of more snow.

    Robbie

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  37. CrystalMarch 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Oh. My. Goodness! AM, this is AWESOME! I'll admit this isn't one of my fave DSPs...because I thought how do you incorporate a page of buttons? You PERFECTED it! Seriously. LOVE it..love the flowers, love it ALL! :) tfs

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  38. SherryMarch 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Anne Marie, This is a great idea! I love how you clipped the scalloped circles to make the flower petals.

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  39. Kendra RichardsonMarch 25, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Anne,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I'm now following you as well. GREAT FLOWERS and I love the smooch spritz!
    Kendra

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  40. Stamping MinnieMarch 25, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Anne! I just love your card. You do awesome work and all the details you do -- it all comes into place. This is totally a WOW! card. Love it!!

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  41. CheriApril 27, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I love the card! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie

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