Wednesday, May 7, 2014

SSCB #31 FLOWERS!


April showers bring May flowers and also the Serendipity monthly challenge..."FLOWERS"!
This one is easy, just use flowers in your design and be sure to include a Serendipity stamp or die. Details can be found on the SSCB here.


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Serendipity has an exquisite set of the alphabet done with flowers. Each DT member was asked to choose a letter for our floral challenge. 
Here are the links to see the designs:  



I've used the letter "J". On this stamp the flower is Jack- in the- Pulpit. Related to the Calla Lilies this beautiful hooded flower can be seen in shades of deep purple and green. As I stamped the image I was surprised to see the wonderful detail of the two small butterflies on opposite corners! The image has been colored with Copics. The flower and one of the butterflies was stamped again, fussy cut and glued on top of the other.


I also chose to color the letter "N" which is surrounded by the Nasturtium. You might have had this flower served to you on a salad, as it is known for its spicy peppery flavor! The whole plant is edible!
At the top of the "N" there is a small snail...so sweet! The Floral Alphabet can be purchased as a Cling Set, Unmounted Sheet Set, or each letter individually.



The side view helps to show the main flower that has been fussy cut and placed on top of the original image giving it a little dimension!  

Here are the Copics used

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6 comments:

  1. Both of these are beautiful, Karen! Gorgeous colors and layering. Love them both!

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  2. So I started out noticing how beautiful both of your cards are!!! The ribbon and die cuts are perfect for your images!!..............and so I just had to visit Serendipity. Haven't been there in a while and instead of lalalalala, I bought some wonderful stamps and a die!!! Thank you for feeding my habit, lady! ;-)

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  3. UNBELIEVABLE !!!! Oh you took my breath away with these and then to see the gingham on the last card…wow! I cannot wait to make a card just like the last one such a beautiful idea! The detail on the J is amazing. Well done Karen! I need to pin this one

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  4. Just a stunning design Karen.

    Hugs diane

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  5. Wow! The first card was taking my breath away...and then I scrolled down...Oh my goodness! Two stunning cards! I really like to see gingham on cards...and you used it so beautifully I have those spellbinder dies...and nice collection of gingham ribbon...now I just have to order one of those stamps...they are on my wish list...

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  6. My gosh, Karen, these cards are stunning! I'm going to have to check out that stamp set. The J card is especially beautiful. It looks like you could just reach into the image and pick the flower!

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