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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Reminder post The Flower Challenge

Hi everyone.  I'm happy to be back with a reminder card for The Flower Challenge #85 - Anything Flowers Goes.  This month we are celebrating the amazing ladies who have run The Flower Challenge for seven years.  Aileen and Viv are both stepping down from the challenge at of the end of this month.  
The Flower Challenge will continue with Karren taking over the reigns.  YAY!!

For the launch of the challenge on Oct. 4th, I made a card to honour Aileen.  Today I'm sharing a card to honour Viv ...

Viv often watercolours beautiful, delicate flowers in pinks and purples.  She has already received the card. :)

I started by silver heat embossing Dahlia Bunch Stamp (Pinkfresh Studio) onto mixed media paper.  I watercoloured the image using Distress Inks (Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Shabby Shutters, and Peeled Paint).  I cut the image to size and placed behind a black die-cut sentiment frame that I bought through Amazon.  

First time using the frame, so I'm sending this card over to NBUS Challenge #55 (second entry).  

Close-up ...
Thank you for all your support Viv!! 


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Stamps:  Dahlia Bunch (Pinkfresh Studios)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Versamark; Distress Inks:  Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Silver Embossing Powder, heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, Hello die (Amazon)


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23 comments:

  1. ednamburgess15 October 2023 at 07:09

    Very pretty.

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  2. I Card Everyone15 October 2023 at 07:15

    Gorgeous purple blooms - Viv's favorite color, right? Such a kind and wonderful guest designer - thank you for both, Loll!
    =]

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  3. Marcia Hill15 October 2023 at 07:50

    WOW!! This is one GORGEOUS card Loll! The silver embossing and the soft water coloring make this card almost ethereal except for the bold black frame...a beautiful combination of both! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  4. Trina P.15 October 2023 at 07:58

    So soft and pretty. Beautifully watercoloured in Viv’s favourite style and colours. She must have loved it,

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  5. Bobby15 October 2023 at 08:18

    You have been so kind to honor both of our blog leaders with cards this month, Loll. This one definitely looks like a Viv card.

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  6. Cindy Beach15 October 2023 at 08:31

    I love how you've personalized this card for Vi, Loll. The colors are so beautiful and the frame is fabulous!

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  7. Sue N15 October 2023 at 08:33

    Beautiful card, Loll! I love the silver embossed flowers, gorgeous colors and very striking sentiment frame!

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  8. Viv15 October 2023 at 09:24

    So special to receive this beautiful card Loll! In my favourite colours and style too...thank you so much... you know me so well :)hugs Viv xx

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  9. HilaryJane15 October 2023 at 09:37

    So beautiful. I love the contrast between the soft flowers and the bold black frame and sentiment xx

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  10. Faith A at Daffodil Cards15 October 2023 at 09:46

    Gorgeous in every way. x

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  11. Pat15 October 2023 at 10:31

    The flowers are terrific Loll, your watercolouring skills are wonderful and love the colour choices too, and the black sentiment frame is a really striking look. x

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  12. nancy littrell15 October 2023 at 11:24

    Thank you Lolly for sharing your beautiful pink and purple flowers Hello card for Viv. I am sure she LOVED your beauty made with Love:-) BTW..Did I spy a new sweet smiling Loll photo on your side panel?!? I LOVE it!!!! I think you have inspired me to update my photo too, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  13. nancy littrell15 October 2023 at 14:31

    You did it again, Lolly...inspired me to update my blog:-) We both are now platinum blondes:-) Love and Hugs...and Thanks!!! Nancy

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  14. Bonnie15 October 2023 at 16:07

    This is beautiful and so perfect for Viv, Lolly! I know she treasures this! Love the framing too! I also love your new photo. You're looking good, my friend!

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  15. Susan15 October 2023 at 17:16

    Beautiful colours, Loll. And I love the dramatic black framing over it!

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  16. Lisa Elton15 October 2023 at 17:44

    I like the drama the black sentiment frame adds to those beautiful flowers! Marvelous card, Loll!

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  17. kiwimeskreations15 October 2023 at 20:43

    A beautiful card Loll - loving your dreamy flowers behind the big bold die cut sentiment
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  18. Julie B16 October 2023 at 01:16

    Such a pretty watercoloured panel Loll. Love the new pic of you too! :)

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  19. TK18 October 2023 at 10:40

    Soft flowers and bold sentiment -- this is gorgeous, Loll!

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  20. Linda22 October 2023 at 09:46

    This is so pretty. I love the bold sentiment with the delicate flowers in the background .... just gorgeous!

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  21. Stef Perry24 October 2023 at 20:48

    You are so thoughtful, Loll, to create cards to resonate with Aileen and Viv. Another one that is beyond gorgeous, with the gentle water coloring of those beautiful peonies! I really love the black frame layered on the soft colors in the background - a wonderful design! I'm so glad you shared another stunning card as GDT!

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  22. Leslie Miller1 November 2023 at 10:51

    Ohhhh, this is so beautiful! I'm way far behind again but I can't resist stopping to comment on the gorgeousness of this stamp and your coloring. Really love the silver heat embossed outline. Wow!

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  23. BożenA23 December 2023 at 12:46

    A stunning card with this beautiful watercolor and strong frame contrast. Viv was certainly delighted with this unique card
    xx

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