Monday, August 15, 2022

The Flower Challenge #71 - Circle/Circles

Hello friends.  Playing along over at The Flower Challenge where they are looking for a Circle/Circles on our flower cards.


I have a CAS card to share with you today using the Honeysuckle Stems stamp set from The Greetery that I didn't think I needed when it was first released, but then you know how it goes...you see all these BEAUTIFUL cards made with the set and you start saying "What was I thinking?!!  Of course I NEED that stamp set!!"  (Thanks enablers...you know who you are!!)  And here's what I came up with...


I started with a panel of white cs that I die cut with The Greetery's Crimped Rectangle Die, and then stamped the Honeysuckle image using mostly C & 9th inks.  Next I used The Greetery's Crimped Circle Dies to cut out the center of my stamped panel.


I also cut out 2 extra crimped circles to place behind the stamped image before inlaying it back into the die cut opening, lining up the images from the crimped circle and the crimped rectangle.  My hot foiled sentiment was done before layering all my circles together, and I used Spellbinders Anytime Glimmer Sentiments with gold foil.  I finished my card with a few gold (circle) metallic pearls.

You can check out all the BEAUTIFUL cards using flowers and CIRCLES from the DT right HERE and then play along.  This challenge closes on the 25th at 5:00PM.


Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


12 comments:

Ros Crawford said...

This definitely has the WOW factor... I love it! Hope you are well my friend

Birgit said...

What a clever idea, Marcia! I love how the circle brings the flower more into focus, like looking at it through a magnifying glass. The gold embossed sentiment over the flower is genius as well. Beautifully done, my friend!

Cat Craig said...

Oh yes I know, you and Michele are going to get me into trouble with the Honeysuckle...its just a matter of how long I can hold out...lol. Love the card and the slash circle.

Aileen said...

Such a beautiful card Marcia, just perfect for our challenge at The Flower blog. Thank you for joining us at The Flower Challenge DT Aileen

Bonnie said...

WOW! I love how you've used this awesome stamp, Marcia! Fabulous layout and you are mighty brave to Glimmer Foil the sentiment on top of the beautiful stamped image! It worked perfectly for a GORGEOUS card, my friend!

donna mikasa said...

I'll bet it was Michele F who enabled you to get that bloom. I love the camouflaged look and CAS design!

Lisa Elton said...

So wonderfully CAS Marcia and beautifully done! Love the gold sentiment and bling. It really kicks it up a notch!

Viv said...

Gorgeous card Marcia, thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge', btw. I added it again for you as the pic didn't show ;) Viv DT xx

Bobby said...

I love how you spotlighted the honeysuckle, Marcia. The texture of the crimped frames is wonderful and so are the gold accents.

Loll said...

Your honeysuckly is so pretty Marcia. I can see why you "had to have it!". :) It' so lovely stamped on the raised circle with the hot foil sentiment. Lovely design, lovely card, my friend. xx

I Card Everyone said...

You know perfectly well how much I love those honeysuckles, Marcia! Just love the colors of yours - and now I want pie! Happens every time I see those crimped edges!
Wonderful having you play at The Flower Challenge again!
=]

lostinpaper said...

Love how you have added the subtle texture with the die cuts Marcia, and that flower is Amazing!!