Saturday, June 9, 2012

Joan's Gardens Challenge #21

Happy Weekend Everyone!
Finally last evening I took a little crafting time and created a card for this week's challenge at Joan's Gardens.  Joan & Selma ALWAYS come up with the best challenges and Selma's samples are FABULOUS!  If you've never joined in on this challenge, you'll want to be sure to check it out!!!

Here's what we're creating with this week . . .
Use pink and white
Use an Embossing Folder
Use a die for an opening on the front of the card. 
Use leaves as accents

And, here is my creation . . .
It's so much fun doing the challenges over at Joan's because they have me doing techniques I had totally forgotten about ... like doing the opening on the front of my card with the sentiment on the inside!  It's probably been close to 2 years since I've made a card like this!  THANKS LADIES!!!

Here's what I used on today's creation:
Paper:  White & Rose Pink cardstock
Stamp:  JustRite (sorry don't have the name on this one)
Inks:  Versafine Black, Momento Angel Pink, Momento Canteloupe
Accessories:  Cheery Lynn Designs 'Build a Flower #1' - B181, Cheery Lynn Designs 'Fanciful Flourish Small' - B117S, Martha Stewart 'Frond' punch, McGill Flower Making Kit, McGill black mat, Spellbinder classic ovals, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Mauve Stickles, Kaiser Pearls

Items highlighted in RED were purchased at Joan's Gardens.

I thought you might like to see a close up of the flower I made.  After die cutting the petals, I sponged them with the Momento Angel Pink die then proceeded to condition them with my white tool and black mat. You can see fabulous instruction on doing this over at Selma's Blog.  I was fortunate enough to be at the workshop a few years ago at Joan's Gardens when Selma taught us her technique on making these fabulous flower!

Here are a few qualifying challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle #26 - Monochromatic
 Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Swirls & Flourishes
Inspire Me Friday #62 - Anything Goes
 Polka Doodles #23 - Flowers
4 Crafty Chicks #9 - Monochromatic
CropStop #75 - Monochromatic
DL.ART - Anything Goes
My Heart Pieces - Flowers

Well I guess that's it for me today!  Not sure what's in store for us here at the Pavlick house today!  Since Mark retired last week, we've been getting a few things done around the house before planning any traveling adventures.  Hope you have a fabulous weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,
Darlene
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28 comments:

  1. OlgaBJune 9, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    This is beautiful, Darlene!!!

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  2. SueJune 9, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    wow!! This is stunning Darlene. I love the design with that beautiful embossing and fabulous flower

    Sue

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  3. SelmaJune 9, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    It is so fun to challenge you and wow - what a great job you did with the challenge. Your die cut opening is so pretty and I am so excited to see that beautiful flower created with the Build A Flower dies. Gorgeous card Darlene. Thanks for joining us in our challenge again this week at Joan's Gardens.

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  4. Desire FourieJune 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Love everything about this beautiful creation.. Wishing you a wonderful weekend with a bit of creativity on the side.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    Digistamps4Joy DT Member
    Doing Life

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  5. Mrs. SwandogJune 9, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Darlene, Your card is beautiful...Your flower is amazing!

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  6. DIANA L.June 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Your card is beautiful and elegantI just love the sentiment, so true and you did such a great job with the colors.
    Thank you so much for joining in my DL.ART Thankful Thursday challenge.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  7. JenéeJune 9, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Totally stunning card. I so like everything about it. Thank you for sharing it with us this week at Card Crafter's Circle.

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  8. craftieodmaeJune 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Bee-U-Tee-Ful!!!! Love that flower

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  9. GailJune 9, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful card - I need to make a goodbye card for my friend who is moving this year. Very nice card ! Gail

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  10. ♥Gemma♥June 9, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Stunning card hun & thank you for your sweet comment on one of my challenge cards recently...
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  11. cherylJune 9, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    oh wow Hun,this is just so so beautiful,your detail is just incredible,just love the layout and design and adore that beautiful flower hugs Cherylxxxxxxxx

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  12. Nancy HillJune 9, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Love the beautiful saying - very touching to the heart. Very beautiful card especially the opening.

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  13. LynnJune 9, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Darlene, this card is so precious! Your eye for detail is gorgeous and love the colours:)
    Thankyou so much for joining us at Fussy and Fancy Challenges:)
    Good Luck!
    Huggs
    Lynn xx

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  14. UnknownJune 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Darlene really pretty this one. I love white pink combination and its looks great here with your gorgoeus flower.Thank You so muh for participating at My Heart Pieces hope to see you again next week.

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  15. Kim xJune 10, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    This is stunning Darlene, your flower looks real.
    Thanks for stopping by.
    hugs Kimx

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  16. UnknownJune 10, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    oh I love the window cards. how adorable is this

    We would like to thank you for Entering My Heart Challenge.
    Hugs from Tammy Ortiz - DT Digi Team for My Heart Pieces.

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  17. Nan GJune 10, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Wow! How'd I miss commenting on this one?! It's fabulous! What a gorgeous flower!

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  18. Deanne SaundersJune 11, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Gorgeous card!! Thanks for playing along with us this week at My Heart Pieces!!!

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  19. TamieJune 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Simply elegant! The sentiment is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  20. Ms QadirahJune 12, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Beautifully done. Wonderful Colors.

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  21. nwilliams6June 13, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful flower and card - the colors are just amazing. I almost forgot about Joan's Gardens - I love their stuff and their ideas! Your entry is just perfect!!

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  22. Trish and TreasureJune 13, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Hi Darlene,
    Thanks for playing in our Monochromatic challenge this week at Card Crafter’s Circle. I really like how you added layers of these wonderful die cuts.Very elegant and sincere card.
    Hugs
    Trish Munro
    http://trishandtreasure.blogspot.com/
    Card Crafter’s Circle Design Team

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  23. juditJune 13, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Very pretty! Many thanks for joining us at My Heart Pieces for the Flower challenge! judit x

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  24. marshaJune 13, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Absolutely Gorgeous Darlene! You really rocked this - your flower is outstanding and love the flourish!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  25. VickiJune 13, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for joining our CropStop Challenge.

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  26. PaulineJune 13, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful creation! Thanks for sharing at My Heart Pieces!

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  27. CropStopJune 13, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks for joining in the fun at www.CropStop.com

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  28. Lisa WatsonJune 15, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    SO Lovely!!! Thanks for playing with us at CropStop!

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