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Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Cheery Lynn Designs - Make Your Own Flowers



  
Good Morning fellow crafters and bloggers! :)  Well yesterday was a beautiful spring day here in Scotland, and I am sooooo ready for some sunshine!
 
My card today was featured in a recent issue of  Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine showcasing the versatility of Cheery Lynn Dies, and in particular creating your own flowers.  This fits in with our new challenge theme this week over at Cheery Lynn Designs and what better excuse to add a little spring and summer to your projects than with some pretty hand-made paper blooms.
 
This card is 8 x 8 inches (so quite a big size) and I hand-stitched and layered K&Co papers onto some 300gsm cream cardstock.  The image is matted onto 2 layers of the gorgeous Italian Flourish Doily die with the back layer cut in half and elongated to create a different look.  I then added a couple of strips of my favourite Lace Light Deco Border and some beautiful butterflies before creating and arranging the floral spray.
 
 
 
As you can see I made some really pretty and very delicate Carnations using lots of layers of pearly apricot paper.  This paper was almost tissue thin and so was really quick to cut lots of layers and to scrunch up in a carnation shape.  I think there are approximately 20 - 25 petals to each flower and they are backed with a couple of layers of the Sweet Williams die to make them look really full and rounded.  I used a brad to hold the layers together and once assembled I coloured in some lines to give a variegated effect to the petals.
 
I created the fringey flowers using BAF#1 and the tiny buttercups were from the Embellishment set.  The cute image is the gorgeous Dandelion Clock - one of my favourite LOTV stamps ever!  :)
 
I finally added some leaves, pearls, pearl brad, and an organza bow with a charm for a finishing touch.
 
All dies used on this project are:
 
DL103 - Italian Flourish Doily
B133 - Lace Light Deco Border
DL113AB - Small Exotic Butterflies #2
DL112AB - Small Exotic Butterflies #1
D138 - Mini Dimensional Butterflies
L4 - Classic Silver Stackers
XL5 - Scalloped Circle Stackers
B178 - Flourish Leaf Strip
Olive Branches
B181 - Build a Flower #1 - Stamen/Fringe Flowers
B187 - Build a Flower #2 - Carnation Petals and Leaves
B188 - Embellishment #2 - Buttercups and tiny centres
D137 - Sweet Williams
 
 
I hope you find time to join us this week as I love to see hand-made flowers, and you still have plenty of time left to enter.  Dont forget there is also gorgeous, and fresh inspiration daily from the rest of the talented DT over on our Cheery Lynn Desings Inspiration Blog.
 
I would like to enter this card in the below competitions:
 
Lili's Little Fairies - Butterflies
Lili of the Valley - Birthday Celebration & Facebook
Bunny Zoe's Challenge - Flowers and Pearls (2nd Entry)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
I ♥ Promarkers - Lace &/or Pearls
Crafts & Me - Dies or Punches
 
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today and have a smashing week!
 
 
 
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42 comments:

  1. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)27 February 2013 at 08:37

    My goodness Alison this is just stunning. I have spent ages just zooming in and looking at all the beautiful flowers and dies. Those carnations are exquisite. Hugs Susan x

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  2. cebelica27 February 2013 at 09:10

    Girl, this is AMAZING! So many wonderful details ... I love it! I lova all the dies you used and those gorgeous flowers too. Now I want to make some too! lol Fab card! Hugs! xx

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  3. nnalorac27 February 2013 at 09:28

    Gorgeous card, the flowers are so pretty, much more fun making your own especially when they turn out so pretty. Well deserved to be showcased in a mag, well done you. Carolxx

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  4. ellyscard creatief27 February 2013 at 10:20

    Alison this is so beautiful I like the papers ,butterflys and your flowers are gorgeous.
    Gr Elly

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  5. Chris27 February 2013 at 10:44

    Stunning card! Those carnations are simply fabulous!
    Chris
    x

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  6. thecraftycavalier27 February 2013 at 11:39

    This is just stunning Alison! The flowers are beautiful - I just can't seem to get the hang of making up die cut flowers and yet on other people's projects they look stunning. I love the image and the layout if fabulous. Gorgeous - thanks for sharing :D Hugs, Jayne xx

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  7. Wendy27 February 2013 at 11:43

    WOW! Absolutely stunning Alison, LOVE IT! Those flowers are amazing.
    Hugs
    Wendy xx

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  8. Sue27 February 2013 at 12:05

    WOW!! I have to agree with everyone else, this is absolutely stunning Alison.
    I love the sweet image, gorgeous papers and your flowers are sooooo beautiful.
    hugs Sue

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  9. Sonia27 February 2013 at 13:01

    Stunning card my dear^_^
    Lovely colors and gorgeous image^_^
    Big hug,
    SOnia

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  10. Nat27 February 2013 at 13:36

    Alison, this is just an absolutely gorgeous creation. I love all the dies and the lovely peach colours and those flowers are fantastic! Love it.
    Nax

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  11. Anna27 February 2013 at 14:30

    This is so cute!! Love the butterflies. <3
    Hugs

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  12. Paula (PEP)27 February 2013 at 15:07

    Love the way those carnations echo the frilliness of her skirt. Your butterflies are beautiful in variety & stacking & those fringy flowers are very effective coupled with the carnations. I particularly like your little touches of green in the colouring of the image.
    Paula (PEP)

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  13. Gitte27 February 2013 at 16:18

    Wow its a beautiful card.

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  14. Brigitte27 February 2013 at 17:10

    OMG Alison!!!! Your carnation are to die for!!!! I love the soft colours, you card is a dream to watch! Hugs, Brigitte

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  15. KarinsArtScrap27 February 2013 at 18:29

    stunning card and flowers alison.

    greetings karin

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  16. Blankina27 February 2013 at 19:07

    So pretty with all those delious dies and love your handmade flowers..wow!

    Hugs Blankina

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  17. Vicky27 February 2013 at 19:08

    Fabulous card sweetie lush colours & love the LOTV image.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  18. Alyx27 February 2013 at 19:52

    This is truly stunning!
    xx

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  19. Lorraine27 February 2013 at 19:53

    Stunning card Alison. The image is so sweet and I love the colours. Everytime I look at your card I can see another gorgeous die, they all look fabulous!
    Lorraine x

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  20. Sharon27 February 2013 at 20:34

    This is gorgeous Alison. I love the image and the embellishments are beautiful. Scrummy papers.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  21. Annette27 February 2013 at 21:47

    Gorgeous card Alison. I love all the butterflies.
    Annette
    xx

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  22. coops27 February 2013 at 22:08

    ooooooooooooooooo so gorgeous alison.really pretty peach colours and your details and image are stunning and wow to your carnations, i really need to seek out that die.
    Huge congrats on getting your card publshed too hun ;D

    xx coops xx

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  23. Andi B 27 February 2013 at 22:34

    Oh Alison, I fell in love with this card as soon as I saw it, it is absolutely beautiful. The carnations are gorgeous, the image is coloured perfectly and love your die cuts.

    Andrea x

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  24. Eileen27 February 2013 at 22:47

    I hate coming to look at your blog Alison......... even more dies that I want. No the wonder they published it, it's another STUNNER !!!!
    Love all the dies you have used and those flowers look amazing
    Eileen x

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  25. catherine28 February 2013 at 11:42

    This is os beautiful Alison and love the flowers
    x catherine

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  26. As.I.Do.Rodos.28 February 2013 at 15:47

    Stunning card. Thank you for joining us at I♥Promarkers good luck Ginny x

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  27. Anonymous28 February 2013 at 20:47

    Another absolutely stunning creation, Alison! Your flowers are gorgeous - love the carnations!
    xx

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  28. Mona`s Bittelille Scrappekrok1 March 2013 at 14:41

    Oh my goodness....Alison, this is breathtaking! Absolutely looove everything about it. It`s perfect in every way. Have a great weekend hunni. Hugs...Mona

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  29. Unknown1 March 2013 at 17:47

    This card is beeeeeeeeeeautiful!

    We'd love for you to try out at our new design team: Sister Act Card Challenge

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  30. Crea Astrid2 March 2013 at 19:27

    What a lovely card with a beautiful stamp and flowers.

    Hugs, Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

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  31. Diane2 March 2013 at 23:11

    Beautiful...and love those pretty carnations!!

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  32. Debbie3 March 2013 at 14:57

    Well, Congrats on your card being published. I can see why, it is GORGEOUS!!! Love all the dies..

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  33. An Occasional Genius3 March 2013 at 17:29

    Ohmigosh Alison, just beautiful!

    Hugs xx

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  34. WeirdCat3 March 2013 at 21:04

    Gorgeous card, love all the die cuts and those flowers are fab, thank you for joining us at I♥ProMarkers this week
    Ruth x

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  35. cheiron4 March 2013 at 00:43

    Amazing flowers! I love all the detail on this. Thanks for playing along with the Anything Goes challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog this week!

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  36. Sue B 4 March 2013 at 14:20

    Oh Wow! this is stunning Alison!! what a sweet image and your colouring is beautiful… the papers and die cuts are absolutely gorgeous! and Wow! your flowers are awesome… I love those carnations… you are so talented!!!
    Hope you have a good week!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  37. Gail5 March 2013 at 17:34

    This is absolutely beautiful. It is an outstanding card, truly gorgeous. Hugs, Gail

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  38. sara5 March 2013 at 19:17

    stunning card those flowers are amazing thanks so much for joining us at crafts & me this week
    hugs sara x x

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  39. Lindsay Craftymonster815 March 2013 at 20:47

    Really beautiful, I love the sweet image and intricate die cuts and the flowers are stunning
    Lindsay xx

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  40. Little K Smith5 March 2013 at 22:33

    Ooohh this is totally gorgeous Alison! I love these cute LOTV fairies, yummy colours n dies and the carnations are soooooo pretty!
    Kelly.x

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  41. Cindy :)11 March 2013 at 01:24

    simply beautiful :) of course its in a magazine!!!

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  42. Pauline12 April 2013 at 13:54

    A jaw dropper of a card! WOW! I love those amazing flowers and wonderful die cuts. Congratulations on being published, so well deserved Alison xx

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