I’m rather excited. It’s Thursday. It’s time for a Create with Connie and Mary challenge.
We have a wonderful set of colors today –
Very nice fall like colors!
I did my usual to figure out what I’d create – I pulled out card stock in these colors. In looking at them, right past the colors on my desk was the Thoughtful Branches bundle, stamp set and coordinating framelits. I just got it in. Late orderer.
I had been itching to try creating this –
Nothing new. Certainly not original. But, perfect for this color challenge!
I love it! The petals were stamped then hand cut out. Yes, each and every one other them.
There IS a framelit in the set, but it was really way faster to just get with it and cut them by hand. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to set the Big Shot for each single cut.
I added the Vanilla Baker’s Twine bow. It was just the right added finishing touch for this card. It’s big. it’s floppy. It’s perfect for the oversized flower here.
So, what do you think? I’d love to read your comments.
Since these are such great colors, head over to Create with Connie and Mary to see what the design team members created, and join us! Yes, play along with our challenge!
See you over at CCMC!
Supplies used –
- Stamp Set – Thoughtful Branches (LE)
- Card Stock – Very Vanilla, Delightful Dijon, Emerald Envy, Soft Suede
- Ink – Delightful Dijon, Soft Suede
- Punches – 2″ Circle
- Big Shot – Beautiful Branches (LE)
- Other – Very Vanilla Thick Baker’s Twine
Tracy May (Bedlam & Butterflies) says
Fabulous card Libby! Wow so much work for the sunflower, but it’s stunning so well worth the extra effort!
Libby says
Thanks Tracy! I loved the results too!
ohyoumademeink says
Great sunflower! This card is awesome!!
Libby says
Thanks Cyndi! I’m loving this bundle!!!
Wanda Williams says
AWESOME!!!!!!!!! What size is the circle framelit?
Libby says
Thanks Wanda! The circle is 2 inches.
nelda machovsky says
This a beautiful card! I love sunflowers and this is stunning. TFS
Libby says
Thanks, Nelda! I’m loving’ the bundle!
lvstmpn says
Such a cute sunflower! So glad they kept this bundle around so we could use it a little longer! Great card!
Libby says
Thanks! I’m SO loving’ the bundle too!
Gayla Voss says
This caught my eye immediately. It is so creative….I LOVE it
Libby says
Thanks, Gayla! Glad you liked it. Such a fun set.
Sharon Burkert says
Love your sunflower! Perfect use of the color combination and another great idea on how to use the bundle
Libby says
Thanks, Sharon! I LOVE this bundle!!!
Joanne James says
Gorgeous Libby – your patience in cutting out those petals was worth it as your sunflower is the perfect way to use this week’s colours.
Libby says
Thanks Joanne – the cutting was really nothing!!!
Connie Babbert says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sunflower!!! I’ve done one with the Blossom Builder punch, but not the Thoughtful Branches! WHY couldn’t they keep this set around??? Grrrr! Great job with the color challenge this week!
Libby says
Thanks Connie!!! Great set to have in our stashes!!!