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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Orange Gerbera Daisy


Hi everyone.  Today is my first attempt at an orange Gerbera daisy.  It is my future DIL's (Nikki) birthday in a couple of days, and it is her favorite flower, so I made this card for her.  I love the way it turned out and will be making more of these Gerbera daisies in other colors.  Unfortunately, I had trouble capturing the true colors of the card today ... just not enough light - where is the sun when you need it??!! :)  The daisy is a lot bolder in color that in the photo above.  Also, the low light makes the sentiment look blurred - but trust me, it's clear IRL. :)

I was inspired by this flower image I found through Goggle:






Stamps:  Be Happy Sentiments (AmyR)
Paper:  White, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Summer Smooches DP (SU!)
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Giant Daisy Punch (Punch Bunch), Medium and Small Sun Punches (Punch Bunch), sponges, stylus and mat for shaping, gold and red micro beads ($1 Store), Tangerine Tango stitched ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig, glue, adhesives, sticky strips, and dimensionals



I made the Gerbera daisy as per my 3D Daisy Tutorial,  (see link on Tutorial tab above), this time pinching the petals downwards and changing the way I make the center.  I used two medium sun punches from Tangerine Tango cardstock, sponging the edges with more Tangerine Tango ink and then cutting each "ray" in half to create a very spike-y look.  I did the same with one small sun punch (sponged and cut) and then added a little Crystal Effects to the center, pour over the mix of mostly gold (and a little red) micro beads and then topped it with more Crystal effects.  Once dry, I glued all the center layers together and glued it to the daisy.


Here's a close-up of the daisy:



Since it had beads in the center, I'm entering this card into the latest challenge at Less Is More (LIM 112 - Recipe - use beads).




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21 comments:

  1. Kristie Goulet24 March 2013 at 17:26

    This turned out beautifully even if the photo doesn't capture it well. Looks so real!

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  2. Anonymous24 March 2013 at 17:49

    Another great card but an even greater hint~ Beads with Glossy accents, oh yeah!

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  3. Cathy24 March 2013 at 18:09

    Hi Loll, WOW! This is so gorgeous, it looks real, I love how the centre is spiky! Cathy x

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  4. Susan24 March 2013 at 19:38

    Fabulous gerbera daisy! I love the way you made the centre part look spiky!

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  5. Unknown24 March 2013 at 19:38

    Lovely job on the Gerber Loll, it looks great, that is one of my favorite flowers too, I usually have a few scattered in pots on my deck. I think I may try making that one tomorrow, just not sure if I have the giant daisy punch, will have to see what I have.
    Thanks for the inspiration!!
    wonderful card!!! I am sure you DIL will love it.
    hugs
    Donna

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  6. Nonni24 March 2013 at 23:19

    So beautiful. I think the colors look great already in the photo so they must be really vivid and bold IRL! Have a fun week, Loll!

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  7. Unknown25 March 2013 at 05:55

    What a gorgeous card Loll. I am certain that Nikki will absolutely love it. Just popped to have a look at the tutorial as I was wondering how you achieved the centre stamens as they look so realistic.

    Karen x

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    1. Loll25 March 2013 at 09:02

      Hi Karen. I used two sizes of sun punches ... two of the larger ones (medium), sponged the tips of the sun rays with ink to give them some definition, then cut each of the rays down the middle to create the spikiness ... is that a word??!! :) Then shaped it with my stylus and mat to create a bit of a cup. Placed sun inside of the other and then did the same procedure with a smaller sun, which was filled with micro beads and then placed in the center of the two larger suns. Hope that helps. Loll xx

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  8. Susan25 March 2013 at 07:58

    Your flower is simply gorgeous! I love how you've created it...I really need to give it a try!

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  9. Stamps and Paper25 March 2013 at 08:33

    Wow such a gorgeous flower Loll...it looks so real. Nikki will just love her card...popping over to see the tutorial

    Anne

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  10. Stephanie25 March 2013 at 08:56

    I love this gorgeous card - super design & fabulous flower :) x

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  11. Jen Nelson25 March 2013 at 09:50

    loll this is just gorgeous love the detail on your flower

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen
    "Less Is More"

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  12. Christine L25 March 2013 at 11:32

    A beautiful bright card to cheer us.. Love how you've created the flower... especially the centre!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  13. Anonymous25 March 2013 at 11:49

    gorgeous Loll! Beautiful details!

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  14. Bonnie25 March 2013 at 16:00

    You have captured the Gerbera Daisy, Loll! It looks fresh picked!

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  15. ♥Gemma♥26 March 2013 at 05:08

    Stunning card hun and thank you for popping by mine and leaving such a sweet comment...means a lot!!
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  16. Sue26 March 2013 at 05:51

    Amazing beautiful flower, Loll!

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  17. Chrissie26 March 2013 at 12:20

    Simply stunning Loll, I'm sure your future DIL will be thrilled!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  18. Danielle Vincent26 March 2013 at 17:57

    What a gorgeous work of art you've created Loll! Your flower almost looks real - absolutely stunning!

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  19. Loly Borda26 March 2013 at 20:32

    Gorgeous card! TFS

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  20. Anonymous29 March 2013 at 14:58

    Wow, Loll, you've captured the gerbera perfectly ... it's gorgeous! Anita :)

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