Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Simon Says........Flowers!

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Happy Wednesday!  It's time for another challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday blog!


This week our theme is Flowers and the Design Team are working with Prima Products!  I chose a Watercolor paper pad and a pack of their flowers.  Here's my card for this week:


supplies: Simon Green Apple card base, Prima Vintage Emporium Paintable Watercolor paper pad, Prima Spring Mix paper flowers (evidently discontinued, as it's disappeared from the store), Spectrum Aqua markers, water, wood veneer branches, twisted citron distress ink

There are several selections of these Paintables watercolor paper pads; I chose this one because of this gorgeous basket of flowers.  I trimmed it to fit an A2 card base, then watercolored it, and when dry, I attached my flowers and wood veneer leaves that had been sponged with twisted citron distress ink.  I decided not to add any sentiment at this time - I couldn't bear to cover up anything!  But wouldn't this make a lovely card for Mother's Day?  

I used more of the Prima flowers from the same pack for my 2nd card.  I evidently bought the last package of these particular flowers, but really, any of their flower assortments would work - just find some design paper in the same colors to match your flowers.  That's what I did here:


supplies: kraft and Audrey Blue cardstock, MME design paper, Prima Spring Mix flowers, wood veneer leaves sponged in navy, Simon's Stitched Circles and Painted Hugs dies

Now it's your turn - I can't wait to see what you create!  Heidi has provided another $50.00 gift voucher

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to the amazing Simon Says Stamp store for 1 lucky random winner of this week's challenge!

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17 comments:

Cindy C. said...

These are impressive!! Beautiful dimensions atop those pretty papers!

Lorraine A said...

Absolutely beautiful cards Lin, both of them are gorgeous and I couldn't choose a fave, those flowers are stunning! LOVE them :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Virginia L. said...

You sure rock the Prima Flower Watercolor paper....love both of your colorful floral creations. We are on the same wave length of thoughts :)

Barb said...

Gorgeous combinations, Lin! Love these beautiful cards! ♥

Heather said...

Gorgeous cards Lin, the Kraft car is gorgeous with beautiful papers and fabulous papers. Your first one is beautiful papers with super super with the flowers!!

hugs
Heather xx

SewPaperPaint said...

Both of these are so very pretty!

Caryn said...

Two stunning cards - love the soft colours, so feminine.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx

Sue McRae said...

Your first card made me smile big time Lin! A perfect burst of spring happiness!

Stephanie said...

Colors are spot on! Love it, Lin!

*mwah*
Steph
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Lisa Elton said...

Oh my goodness Lin, these are lovely and very feminine!!

kiwimeskreations said...

Gorgeous and ever so luscious Lin, especially that first card.
Blessings
Maxine

maria f. said...

OK, ditto Lisa. Oh my goodness. I gasped when I saw your basket of flowers over at SSS. And now to read you watercolored that BG. Fabulous job!

Karen Dunbrook said...

so pretty and girly and lovely Lin...

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Lin, these are gorgeous! Who does not LOVE flowers? And you surely do them beautiful! Hugs!

Unknown said...

Your card is lovely. A Prima flower added to anything makes it more beautiful.

Cat Craig said...

The combination of those sweet flowers and lovely watercolor backgrounds is awesome Lin. So very pretty.

McStamper said...

Love you great cards. The prima one is just gorgeous.