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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Winter Thaw

That's what the challenge is over at the Flourishes blog, with a chance to win the whole new February release!  Here is the inspiration picture:

Such a breath of springtime!  I loved the flowers, and my mind went on to remembering those brave little daffodils that usually bloom with snow all around them in so many of our recent springtimes.  Here is my submission:


I used these new flowers to try and simulate daffodils, by bending up the petals, and made up some floating clouds with the words from an older clear set of Spring word stamps.  To finish I added some twine, a felt flower and a button to anchor my sentiment. 

Supplies: blue cardstock, BoBunny double dot dp in yellow, orange, and green, Hero Arts CL495 Blossom Art, CL272 All Occasion Messages, Versafine onyx black ink, Impression Obsession WP25 Spring, Colorbox Frost White ink, Hero Arts felt button and spring card button, white twine.

I'm also entering this into this month's Hero Arts challenge: Love and Friendship.
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15 comments:

  1. HellemorFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Oh, this is very beautiful and I can feel the sunshine.

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  2. Dawn TFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Such a clever idea ~ your flowers are really pretty and it is so bright and breezy.

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  3. BarbFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I have Daffodils blooming in the floral shop now and love them! Love your beautiful card too, Lin! So creative to make the Daffs out of these flowers and I love your floating, word-clouds!

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  4. donna mikasaFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Such creative daffodils, Lin! And the word clouds--genius! Love your cheery, sunny card!

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  5. Karina BeckFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    So pretty Spring card!

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  6. joyFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Very spring-y card, Lin! I am SO ready for spring to arrive.

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  7. Kelly BoothFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Such a pretty card Lin....you used these stamps so well...Love this card!!

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  8. Wanda G (stampcat)February 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    This is just so pretty Lin! I always love orange and blue...but the pop of yellow just makes the card perfect. Our daffodils in the front yard are just ready to bloom. It's spring here in CA. Wishing you a wonderful day today. {hugs}

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  9. Alice February 7, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    love the stamped background and the dimension on the flowers. such a sweet and delightful card, Lin! love it!

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  10. Stacy MorganFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Springy and fresh! I just like the idea of the petals popped out, nicely done. Thanks for playing in Flourishes Winter Thaw Challenge.

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  11. Sue McRaeFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Such a cheery spring card Lin!

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  12. Dawn B.February 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful card Lin..Thanks for joining us at Flourishes.

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  13. Leslie MillerFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    These are the cutest flowers, and you made them look just like daffodils! Just darling! So glad you could join the Winter Thaw Challenge!

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  14. Suzanne CFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Ohhhh what beautiful springlike inspiration. I hope our weather will take the hint from your card! ;)

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  15. Julie KoerberFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    This card just makes me HAPPY! Love the breath of fresh air that this creation delivers!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!