FLOWER POWER...


ROSES ARE RED...
There is a gorgeous card trend of fleurs coming back into style, and I am JUST starting to catch "the bug!"  I think it is because when I go out my front door, onto my porch, I see new perennials blooming each and everyday.  GOD you are amazing! 

Today, I have created a "set" of cards; my rendition of what I feel and see when I close my eyes, lay on the trampoline in my backyard, and smell the fresh country air and the freedom of creation all around me.

Happy Creating Today!





CARD ONE:


Those baby flowers...Oh, I could just eat them up they are SO CUTE!





Tons of fun experimenting with ribbon, thread, twists, turns, glue, staples and glitter.





I have begun to make my own flowers and am LOVING it!
So much LESS expensive too and precise colors.



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CARD TWO


Orange, red and Pink you say??? Well, if God can do it in the garden, then so can I on my card!





This was SO fun fussing around with the itsy white ribbon rose, the glitter and the liquid pearls.





Tying this ribbon from a scrap of "faux" ribbon (aka my red envelope that was all wrinkled by mistake so I cut off a tiny end of it) was SO cool.  I've never made a "ribbon" for a tag out of paper before.  Another design first! And curling it was scissors was SO COOL.  Just like at my cubs birthday parties when they were babies.





Such a plain die cut can be SO spruced up with a little glitter, a little bend and a little white gel pen!



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CARD THREE:



This frame was my first Cricut Expressions Cut.  I've had my machine for years and this is the first time I've used it on a card.  How fun is that!





The paper piecing of this sweet cheeks was VERY challenging, given it is a paint-by-numbers type of thingi!  Not good for dyslexic peeps!  But the buttons...ewwwwwiiiii!  Were they fun.  Out came the fleurs again.  The background paper was cuttlebugged and sanded with my electric carpentry sander and glazed.







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THE COMPLETE CARD SET


I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR COMMENTS IF YOU HAVE TIME TODAY. EVERY BIT OF FEEDBACK HELPS ME BECOME BETTER AT WHAT I LOVE TO DO.  All cards I create are donated to FROMOURHEARTS.
Thank You
xox
Lovingly Made With
Prisma Pencils
CTMH Papers and Stencils
Martha Punch
SU Ribbon
Baby Flowers Prisma
Large Flower Samara (me)
Basic Grey Buttons
SU Brad
SU little white flower
Ranger Ink
Ranger Glitter
SU Gel Pens
Cuttlebug Impressions Folder
Cricut Expressions Frame
Copics


Challenges
Make It Monday
Tip Top Tuesday
Stamp Something
Simon Says
Art Impressions
Charisma Cardz
Southern Girls
The Poodles Parlour
Use It Tuesday
Whoopsi Daisy
There's Magic in the Air
Stamps R Us
Crafty Purple Frog
Challenge Up Your Life
Hooked on Craft Challenges
Craft Your Passion
Make It Colorful
Wee Memories
PaperTake Weekly
Crafts and Me
Bearly Mine
Just Some Lines
Craft Your Days Away
Sassy Studio Designs
Totally Gorjuss
AI Factory
Lily Pad

DIVINE LIGHT AND LOVE
Samara
(all cards I create, I donate to From Our Hearts)

32 comments:

  1. TracyJune 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Somebody's been having fun! These are wonderful Samara. I think the first one is my favorite cause I just adore scrunched ribbon. I like how you used the fussy cut flowers on all the cards too. Mixing all the paints and sparkles with the different types of flowers and buttons made some really interesting elements. Thanks for sharing your projects! :-)

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  2. Heather BJune 21, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Great cards!! Love the colors. Thanks for playing at Use it Tuesday. Hope to see you next time. - DT Heather

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  3. Bella´s BasteleckeJune 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    A gorgeous card! Love those colors you used. The paper is awesome!! And the image is so cute.
    So happy that you have joined us at BMC....

    Hugs
    Judith

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  4. KarenJune 22, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Such cute cards! Thanks for joining us at hookedoncraft challenges this week and hope you join us again.

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  5. ChrissyJune 22, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Wonderful cards, beautiful colours.Fabulous job.

    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  6. happyglitzygirlJune 22, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    They are all great, but I am really drawn to the one with the red ribbon, thanks for playing with us at the Poodles Parlour, good luck, blessings Hilde

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  7. SonyaJune 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    What beautiful creations--love all the textures you used.

    Thanks for taking the Use It Tuesday Challenge!

    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  8. Patti P.June 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    These are just stunning!! I love sets of cards and yours are so creative. Thanks for playing with the inspiration photo at TMITA/PCC. I love to see what people create from the same photo....
    All of your flowers, die cuts and buttons are so lovely with the glitter and the ribbon treatment on your first card is so pretty.
    Tfs and have a wonderful day.
    {Patti DT/PCC

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  9. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Gorgeous cards!!! Love your flowers and twisted ribbon! Thanks for tagging with us at Frosted Designs this week!

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  10. CrafteezeeJune 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    What a gorgeous selection of cards. Thanks for joining us at Bearly Mine. Hugs Tracy x

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  11. JudieJune 24, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Wow Samara, have you ever been busy. Such awesome cards and what lovely colors, my favorite is the little girl, so darling.

    Judie

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  12. Karen WJune 24, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Wow these are all fabulous, I love them!! The flowers and all the twists and turn in ribbon is amazing! Go girl go!!!!

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  13. Ann SchachJune 24, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    All three of these are masterpieces! These are among the most beautiful cards I have seen. The flowers are absolutely stunning!

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  14. TraceyJune 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Ooh you have been busy Samara & these cards are all gorgeous!
    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  15. Lisa EltonJune 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    What a treat...can't pick a favorite...they're all great!!!

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  16. jojoscrapsJune 26, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    It looks like you had a blast making these cards and it shows! All the different supplies and techniques look amazing. All three are my favorites-I couldn't choose!
    Thanks for sharing them with us at Stamps R Us. I hope you'll join us again soon.
    Jo xx

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  17. LisaJune 28, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Wow, so many pretty cards! You're on a roll there girl!! Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly :)

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  18. VixykinsJune 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Lovely selection of cards, thanks for sharing. Thank You for playing at Crafts & Me Challenge x

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  19. VixykinsJune 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM

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  20. Just Some Lines Digital StampsJune 29, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Oh these are beautiful!!!
    Thanks for joining the Just Some Lines Saturday Challenge!

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  21. ManuelaJune 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Very nice cards!
    Thanks for joining us at Challenge up your life!

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  22. sammiJune 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Gorgeous note cards, Samara! Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion in our Paper Piecing challenge!

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  23. tiggertasticJuly 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    oh yummy, i love all the texture you put on your cards

    Good luck in the challenges, hugs Sarah-Louise My Blog

    Designing for:
    Crafty Purple Frog , Sweet Pea Stampers ,Bearly Mine Designs , Kenny K and My Time To Craft

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  24. ShirleyJuly 15, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Wow, Samara, what vibrant colors and amazing the way they really relay peaceful energy all their own. The first one is so rich and feminine. The second is feminine and sweet, and the third, well, I love layers, and she looks like an angel to me!

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  25. micheleAugust 5, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful cards Samara. Love your use of ribbons and glitter! Your flowers and colour combos are wonderful! Hugs xx

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  26. Kathleen B. HernandezAugust 31, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Wonderful set of cards! Thanks for joining us at CropStop!

    Kathleen
    Blog: “Let’s Get Scrappy!”

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  27. VickiSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Lovely cards!Love all of your detail work!!Thanks for joining our CropStop Challenge Blog!

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  28. GlendaSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Samara,
    These are gorgeous cards..so much color and details! Love the scrunched ribbon and pretty flowers. Yes, I did see your Cricut frame! I was surprised that was your first time to use the Cricut! I love working with my Cricut!
    Just wanted to say thanks for your kind comments and becoming a follower. I was wondering if I needed to record sizes, pages, and related information in my blog posts. Thanks for your appreciation! I am off to check your follower button...looking forward to seeing more of your lovely work!
    Glenda
    http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

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  29. SharonSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Wow what stunning cards!!!! Thanks for your comment on my blog earlier today! Would love you to join our "Art with no Boundaries" Challenge http://artwithnoboundaries.blogspot.com
    Sharon
    http://sharonshowcase.blogspot.com

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  30. ChrisSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I came to visit because you commented on my triangle fold card.
    More importantly that you came because you saw it somewhere, not because you were commenting as design team member.
    Your blog is very interesting, I'll be back. I also think my hubby will like this one, he's very interested in the metapyhsical.

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  31. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous!! So beautifully created. Love them.

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  32. AniNovember 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my blog! Your cads are beautiful!
    Hugs, Ani

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My wish for you is a great day full of laughter! Samara x

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