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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Fresh Cut Flowers

I love flowers like this, an this is on of my favorite Lockhart stamps that we used in the class I recently attended. I like the country look of the old Mason jar, like someone picked these out in the field before coming in and presenting them. The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and I used a little Sakura glitter pen on the jar. I used card stock from the basket of scraps and the purple piece was embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. The buckle thingy is from a set of chipboard that I got at Jo-Ann's, the line is called Life's Blessings but I do not remember who made it. The colors were a little off so I used some Pebbles Metallic cream chalks to make it match my card stock colors. The ribbon came from Target's wedding section, great ribbon and lots of it for not a lot of money.

I am still working with my self challenge to not purchase any supplies for the month of July. Last night was the release of the new Hanna Stamps and I was so happy that I won two sets of my choice at the release party. I entered my Little Dresses card in the new set challenge and my card was picked. So I get new stamps and still get to stay within my $0 budget this month. I appreciate your visit tonight!

19 comments:

Vicki said...

Absolutely beautiful! Love the colors! Congrats on the win! I admire you staying with your "no spend" challenge! Not sure I could do it!!lol!! Blessings to you!

One Creative Life said...

Great card Gina. How wonderful that you won whoo hoo! Good luck on your no spend month you can do it!

Becky said...

This is lovely. I just love how the flowers match the paper. And love this ribbon.

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Very pretty Gina! Congrats on winning stamps!

Mary G. said...

Beautiful! I love the purple and that flower image is very pretty. You did a great job with it!

Jacquel said...

What a gorgeous card and love the color scheme! tfs!!!

Cheryl Walker said...

Congratulations hun!!! Also very pretty card!!!

Hugs,
Cheryl

Holly said...

Gina~
I think this card is quite beautiful! I love the color combo and the layering which draws you into the center image. The embossing behind the image also really gives depth to it. Your coloring is beautiful and the front ribbon and hardward wraps it all up like a bow! Well done!

susanwilliamsrn said...

this is beautiful! congrats on your win! we need to get together at a class...let me know in advance when you hear about another one...

susanwilliamsrn said...

this is beautiful! congrats on your win! we need to get together at a class...let me know in advance when you hear about another one...

The Mama Monkey said...

What a stunning color combo! I love that metal embellsihment! It is just perfect for the card!

Unknown said...

I LOVE this card!! It is so beautiful. Your coloring is great, love the texture, the ribbon...everything. Fantastic.
Congrats on winning. That is so exciting. I know how it feels to win your favorite stamps. It gives you a wonderful high! So happy for you.

Pat (mspfd) said...

Super gorgeous. BTW, I left you something on my blog.

Scrapping Julie said...

gina! you lucky winner you!
congrats. i did not purchase any pti last month, i think i am going to have a break down very soon! i did get sneaky though and bought a new cricut cartridge!!!! shhhhh
beautiful card sista!

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Love, love love this card.....from the colouring down to the ribbon embellishment. Awesome.

Michelle Forrest said...

Wonderful card! it reminds me of a country kitchen! Love it!

The Wired Angel said...

Beautiful card Gina.. I love this fresh country look you created..thanks for sharing your talent.

Jennifer Scull said...

I love this stamp, and you did such a nice job with it on this card! a big congrats to you for both the win and keeping to your 'no purchase' commitment!! :) way to go!

Unknown said...

Sooo Pretty! Wonderful pastel colors!