The die set is called Sunflower Serenade and I die cut the flower 3 times for dimension and then added the center and leaves using all sandable cs. (You can see the sanding mostly on the leaves.) I placed my sunny sunflower on a scalloped circle die from PFS and then added that to a Slim Ornate Banner die cut using some Bitty Big DSP from PTI. I added a piece of the green sandable cs at the top of the banner and also added a twine bow to the top. I didn't want to add a piece of the green to the bottom of the banner like in the sketch and cover up the decorative edge of my banner.
I added everything to a panel that I embossed with SU!'s SUNFLOWER 3D ef and a white card base. A few gold gems (PFS) finished up this sunny card. I left the sentiment off as it was busy enough, and will add it to the inside when I figure out what I'm going to use it for. I also used a Spectrum Noir Sparkle brush on the center of the sunflower and it sparkles big time in real life! So anyway, there's my very simple card that I made way too much complicated the first time around and I'm happy with it! Especially the new die set...thanks again so much Donna! You are a sweetheart!!
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Your wonderful sunflower is the star of the show here, Marcia! Pretty layers and a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteNice and sunny, indeed! I hope Michele told you about the sunflower dies that kept growing in my inventory. I'm glad to see it in your hands and I know you'll come up with many colors and ways to use them. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, your 'sandable' greens look like velvet to me! BTW you can go 'rogue' anytime you feel like it at FMS! I speak for the team when I say we'll love you any ol' way you make it! I love your first [was it though?] use of that wonderful sunflower and how you made it sparkle, too! Thanks for playing!
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This is so happy and uplifting, Marcia! I'm loving the yellow and that sandable green adds extra texture! I could look at this all day!
ReplyDeleteWell this is as sweet as can be! Love the little sunflower on your tag, and all that lovely texture -- sanding and embossed. Very lovely, Marcia
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, yellow just grabs me every time! It's soooo pretty! You may have stuck to the sketch, but you made it quite your own with the scalloped circle, the ornate banner, and the embossing in the background. Love love this sunflower! The twine and pearls are such a nice finish. An utterly wonderful card, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful combination of the sunflower ef and the sunflower die, one of the most happiest flowers. That sunflower die is so amazing, especially layered as you've done. Great card Marcia!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so bright and sunny, Marcia, and lovely too. I'm sorry I don't have any sandable paper after seeing how it looks on your flower and leaves. But I do still have a ton of that Bitty PTI paper and it accents the sunflower beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove your bright & cheerful card with that pretty layered sunflower Marcia. The 3 layers make it just pop and the lovely banner you have it on is perfect. I don't blame you for not wanting to cover up the pretty decorative edge. Fabulous take on the sketch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sunflower and a happy card! I'm glad you hung in there and made another card, though I'll bet your first attempt was pretty fabulous, too. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Marcia! The sunflower die-cut is gorgeous and the soft yellow polka dots really make it shine. Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteThis is so happy and cheerful, Marcia. What a delightful card!! The polka dots in the background give this pretty sunflower a place to rest. I'm also loving that background. Believe it or not, I just got me one of them. I can't wait to use it after seeing your adorable make.
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