Sunday, February 9, 2014

Red Gardenia Love

Happy Sunday Morning Bloggers!
It's snowing (again!) here in Ohio so I'm back in my cave creating & sharing!
The other day while working on a project, I had the pieces
diecut to create a Gardenia using the 
Cheery Lynn Designs #B339
Gardenia Flower Strip die and decided to do it in RED for the project.  
Once I got it all done I realized that it wasn't
going to work for the project I was working on afterall, so I sat it aside!

Well as fate would have it, the new challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs this week is FRAME IT and here's what I created using that same beautiful flower!  (Actually like
it better on this card that the original project idea!)


To showcase the flower, I framed it using Cheery Lynn Designs #DL128 'Two of Hearts' dies then popped up the hearts onto a Spellbinder Heart Circles background.
I'm very pleased with how this card came together.
And, I actually think I'm going to put it in a clear box and send it
to my Mom for Valentine's Day ... she'll love it!

Here are a few closeups of the details


CLICK ON ANY OF THESE IMAGES TO ENLARGE.


A few additional challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge - All You Need Is Love
Crafty Calender Challenge - Love is All Around
Di's Digi Designs - Valentine and/or Love
Sunflowerfield Designs Challenge - Valentines Day/Love
Feeling Crafty Challenge - Dies and/or Punches
Live & Love Crafts - Love n Lace

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!
I hope you're enjoying your Sunday ... nearly time for lunch here in Ohio!
Think I'll make Tuna Salad on English Muffins with a slice of Campari Tomato!
Yum ...

Recipe:
Papers:  White cs, Real Red cs, Pink Pirouette cs, Hot Pink cs, Anna Griffin 2-sided dp
Stamp/Ink:  Crafty Secrets 'Birdies at Home', Tim Holtz 'Berries' distress ink
Accessories:  Jambo Cotton Lace Roll Tape, Zva Creative pearl swirl, Kaiser pearls, Red Stickles, Pop Dots, PunchBunch Flower making kit, TH distresser
Cheery Lynn Designs Dies:  DL128 'Two of Hearts', B291'Mini Fanciful Flourish Reverse', DL112 ' Exotic Butterflies Sm',
Other Dies:  Memory Box #98265 'Devine Butterfly', Spellbinder #S4-316 'Heart Circles'
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26 comments:

  1. Wendy LFebruary 9, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    So beautiful Darlene, love the vibrant red. xxxx

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  2. KarenFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful frame of your gorgeous red gardenia flower! I love all the reds, and pinks and beautiful layering! The lace is a sweet touch too! Thanks for joining in Cheery Lynn Designs challenge! -Karen

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  3. Donna HeberFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Darlene,

    What a stunning Valentine! So pretty in red and pink. The same color I used on some tags this morning. Don't you just love all the Spellbinder dies they have created? I just love those hearts!

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  4. Nan GFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Oh Dar, this is stunning! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  5. PamFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Gorgeous Valentine!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  6. Sherrie K.February 9, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Gorgeous card!! LOVE the colors, gorgeous lace and the beautiful butterfly! Your cards are always so lovely! Awesome job on this!
    Sherrie K

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  7. CreateologyFebruary 9, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    I don't know when or if you changed your banner but I absolutely adore it. Such sweet images. Love your flower with the framing and butterflies. Blissful! Lunch sounded yummy and healthy. Warm Creative Hugs...

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  8. shulsartFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Wow, Darlene, that red flower really pops. Gorgeous card. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge.

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  9. IsobelFebruary 10, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Great card thanks for joining us at Feeling Crafty and good luck x

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  10. UnknownFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Gorgeous card!Thanks for joining us over at SunflowerField this week and hope to see you again soon!
    Jennyfer, DT
    ♥ SunflowerField DT ♥
    ♥ Jennyfer Creates ♥

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  11. (AJ) ArtJypsy February 10, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    This is a gorgeous card. Love all the die cuts and the single rose as the focal point.

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  12. Debbie's Time OutFebruary 10, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Darlene Beautiful card. Love all the layers and the touch of glitter on the rose. Glad you joined the Cheery Lynn Challenge. Best of Luck to you.

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  13. MariFebruary 10, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Such a lovely flower in your card :)
    Thank you for joining us at Sunflowerfield Designs.
    Hugs, Mari

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  14. Amy Voorthuis February 10, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    OM Gosh I'm loving your card, the colors, design, destressing are all amazing!! Your use of the CLD dies are WONDERFUL....thank you so much for joyning in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs and I wish you good luck xxx Amy

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  15. HazelFebruary 10, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Love all the red. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card for Crafting Musketeers 'butterflies' challenge, Hazel, DT Crafting Musketeers x

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  16. DianeFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card.....the flower is amazing...LOVE it and the added sparkle makes it just glisten!!
    Love how you framed in the flower and make it the focal point!!!

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  17. Jan February 11, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    This looks Great! Thanks for joining us at CM xx Jan

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  18. Kelly LloydFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Pretty card
    Thanks for sharing with us at a gem of a challenge
    Hugs Kelly

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  19. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    This is so gorgeous!! I LOVE the layered dies.. You did an amazing job!! I love the pearls, the sparkle on the flower.. Just stunning!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!! Good Luck! I hope we see you again!!

    - Susan, Co-Owner @ Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges
    {Scrap A Thousand Words}

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  20. Crafting VickyFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    ohhh wow I'm in die heaven!!! Just have to stop drooling lol. Love how you have layered them up. Super creative!!!

    Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge. Hope you will join us next time co-owner Crafting Vicky. I’m doing a little giveaway to celebrate 500 followers come and join in http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/2014/02/woooow-celebration-in-order-its-500.html

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  21. CraftdeeFebruary 15, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    What a stylish card, I'm sure your mother will love it :-) Thanks for joining in the Love/Valentine's challenge at Di's Digi Designs Hope to see you in the new challenge starting today too, Donna ♥

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  22. Mandy AshleyFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Fabulous card - gorgeous image, colours & design!

    Thank you for joining in with us over at Feeling Crafty Challenge!

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  23. FranFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Beautiful , thank you for joining us over at the Crafting Musketeers this month , Fran (DT) xxx

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  24. ElinFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    A pretty and romantic card from you. Thank you for joining the LLC challenge this month :o)

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  25. Nicola Jayne SaulFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Stunning. Thanks for joining us at the Crafting Musketeers, Nicola X

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  26. Claire DaleFebruary 26, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Gorgeous card, hope your mum liked it! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Calendar for our latest challenge!
    Claire xx
    CCC DT

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