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Monday, October 04, 2021

The Flower Challenge #61

Hi everyone.  Welcome to the start of The Flower Challenge #61.  This is a special month as we are celebrating 5 years at The Flower Challenge.  Please check out the challenge blog to see the amazing cards from our Designers and Guest Designer, Emily (Sixth Street Sundries).  As well, check out the prizes which are part of our celebration!
This month, the challenge is to use a shape.  I used a piece from my stash that is distress inks with embossing folder stamping, Diamond in the Rough (Cuttlebug).  Love the soft shades of purple and blue ink!  I die-cut it with a Point Street tag die (Poppy Stamps).  It was the perfect shape and size for the lovely flower on top that is watercoloured with distress inks.  The flower die-cut was a gift from a sweet friend so I don't know the name or brand.  (Butterfly Kisses - Mama Elephant ... thanks Colleen!)  The flower is popped up on top of the tag background, which is popped up on top of the card base.  

Please help us celebrate our 5th birthday.  Hope you'll come play along!


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Stamps:  Brushed Wishes (Stampendous - retired); Butterfly Kisses (Mama Elephant)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Diamond in the Rough (Cuttlebug - retired) embossing folder, water mister, Point Street tag die (Poppy Stamps - retired), Watercolour paint brushes, white Posca pen

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19 comments:

  1. Tina Z.4 October 2021 at 09:26

    Such a beautiful design.

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  2. HilaryJane4 October 2021 at 11:21

    That background shape with the soft purple looks absolutely stunning behind that gorgeous flower xx

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  3. Colleen4 October 2021 at 11:41

    Hi Loll, I thought I recognized the flower, so I looked it up in my collection and it is a Mama Elephant flower from Butterfly Kisses! Just thought you might like to know that! I love your background and the subtle look of the embossing folder in the background and on a die tag, too! So clever and so beautiful! Have a lovely week! Heart Hugs, Col

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  4. Marcia Hill4 October 2021 at 12:47

    Your tag with the diamond embossing is so pretty Loll, and makes a beautiful backdrop for your lovely purple posies! CAS and just BEAUTIFUL!!! Hugs. :0)

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  5. Aileen4 October 2021 at 15:47

    Beautiful creation Loll, love your colour range and that great tag background. Xx Aileen

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  6. Pat4 October 2021 at 17:35

    What a beautifully watercoloured flower Loll and the background harlequin pattern is so soft and pretty and love the shape of the tag you have cut from it and then placed on the background white card..gorgeous! x

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  7. kiwimeskreations4 October 2021 at 23:37

    Oh what a gorgeous card Loll - love that dramatic flower against the softly coloured and textured background layers
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  8. Robyn Oliver5 October 2021 at 00:34

    Beautiful card Loll, the lovely background on the tag goes fabulously with that gorgeous flower, hugs Robyn

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  9. Mac Mable5 October 2021 at 01:23

    What a striking shaped die cut, love the way you used the embossing folder and what a beautiful and vibrant flower. A stunner of a card Loll and Happy 5th to you and the fabulous challenge x.

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  10. Jeanne5 October 2021 at 04:23

    Congratulations on 5 years, Loll! That's fantastic. Your card is just lovely. I really like the vibrant purple flower and the terrific shape of the background die. Thanks for sharing and for all your hard work and dedication. :)

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  11. Bonnie5 October 2021 at 10:13

    WOW! I love this purple flower and the softer shades of purple in the background! What an awesome job of inking your embossing folder and coloring these flowers!

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  12. Leslie Miller5 October 2021 at 11:26

    Your card just jumps right out and says "look at me"! It's quite striking with the gorgeous colors, and I love how you used an embossing folder and inks for your tag shape. I would have thought it was stenciled, but glad I read all your words. Yet more inspiration from you. Your colors pop so beautifully against the white card.

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  13. BożenA8 October 2021 at 13:45

    the card is so cute and feminine !! I love the soft tag in the background and this flower looks so amazing in the foreground.
    xx

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  14. Ros Crawford9 October 2021 at 03:39

    I love the tag shape behind you pretty flower. Beautifully done!

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  15. Cardsncraftsnyc9 October 2021 at 06:05

    So beautiful. I love the soft color palette

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  16. Ericka Strange11 October 2021 at 10:26

    Beautiful card Loll and I love the purple and your beautiful die cut background. So pretty!

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  17. Bobby13 October 2021 at 07:55

    Your clean and simple style is so refreshing, Loll. That soft harlequin background is perfect for the lovely flower to sit on.

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  18. Maria Rodriguez.14 October 2021 at 04:17

    Loll, I love the soft, beautiful color on that diamond background, it created a fabulous way to display your gorgeous flower, these colors are my favorite.
    Stay healthy and safe.
    XO

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  19. TaeEun22 October 2021 at 02:27

    The violet flowers are so lovely on the subtle violet background panel! You know so many ways to create awesome backgrounds, Loll!

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)