Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Field of Flowers!!

Hello everyone and a Happy Wednesday to you!  I am busy, busy, busy like a beeeeee today getting work done and laundry so I can begin the arduous task of packing for 2 weeks for my family.  Yes, LOL, I pack for everyone pretty much—this way I know NOTHING gets forgotten!  The kids pack their backpacks with junk for the trip but I take care of suitcase packing!  I travel enough that my poor red suitcase looks like its been thru WW3 and has yet to be fully unpacked since JANUARY—I KID YOU NOT LOL!  I keep it loaded with stuff that always needs to be taken so it makes my life easier.  When I get back from our 2 week vacation I will only be home for 5 days before I fly out to Chicago for a week to teach and attend CHA (Craft & Hobby Association).  That leaves me enough time to do laundry, unpack the family, pick up the animals and do some work, LOL.  It’s a crazed life but a happy life so don’t worry about me---I’m never complaining—only grateful and thankful!  Like I always say “if my feet hit the floor and I’m standing then I’m SMILING” and that’s how I live each day!  I’m grateful for each moment I get to enjoy (whether happy or sad) with my family, friends and the world! I always think that if I died I hope to have lived my life well and happily and hopefully touched others lives with kindness, laughter and love—my main goal it is for sure!!  So if you will be in Chicago at CHA make sure you stop by and say HI---I’d love to meet and chat with you (yes look for the CRAZY LADY at the Scor-Pal & Magnolia-licious booth, lol).

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Field of Flowers

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Today I’m sharing a project with you that I did for the new 7 Kids Challenge!  Wendy is our lovely hostess and she has challenged us to use “FLUFF & STUFF”—which means to use soft things on our cards like fluff, flock, fabric, flower soft and more!  Fun huh?  Make sure to stop by the 7 Kids Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous DT projects and play along with us!!

I’m entering this card into the following other challenges:

Spoonful of Sugar (ribbons & bows)
Make It Monday (anything goes)

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I used a Stampavie stamp by Sarah Kay called “Juliet in a field of Nastutiums”isn’t she a lil beauty?  I used soft papers by Kaisercraft called “English Rose”—I loved the soft mauves and greens in the patterns.  The layout is the current sketch at Cupcake Craft Challenges, see link above. The leaf dies are from Marianne Designs and then I added small seed pearls with Viva Décor Pearl Pen in Ice White.  The edges of my  papers got distressed with my fave Zutter Distress Tool (love it)!  The border was done with a MS border punch.

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Yes she was colored with Copics of course and I’ll add the pink colors I used later—I cannot remember in my sleepy head right now, LOL.  But the Greens were G99,G82,G20 and Hair was E35,YR20 & E50.  I used Flower Soft for the grassy areas and then more Viva Décor Pearl Pen on the flower centers for more texture.

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That’s all for me today, I hope you have a joyful Wednesday!  See you back here on Friday!!



18 comments:

  1. Hi Suzanne!
    It is such a pleasure to come to your blog. It is always interesting reading.
    Your card is adorable.
    Your coloring is breath taking. I love the leaves and how you have put the seed pearls on them. Must get some of that Viva Decor Pearl pen. saw your video on it. Great stuff.
    Have a lovely vacation and stay safe.
    Hugs Maz

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  2. What a fab, cute card you've made. The image looks great and I love the way you have decorated it
    great work :)

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  3. Suzanne,
    This card is FABULOUS!!! I love looking at your blog everday to see your new posts. Love your philosophy of life. Wish I had a friend like you. Have a wonderful vacation. Will look forward to hearing all about it.
    Safe travels.

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  4. You lead such a busy and full life! And what a beautiful card, always a job well done!!

    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  5. Beautiful card!! I love the colors and dp you used. This is the sweetest image.
    Have you ever met youself coming and going. I think I passed myself once. lol I understand the busy life, but I have slowed way down over the years. Glad to see someone loving life.
    Hugs..

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  6. Suzanne, where do you get your Marianne Design dies? BTW, I just love this card...love the colors too!

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  7. How adorable. Love the little extras on the leaves. Pretty pearl butterfly.

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  8. I absolutely LOVE , LOVE, LOVE this card! The image is so pretty, the colors you've used are beautiful, the papers are soft and delicate ~ there's just nothing about it that I don't love!!!

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  9. Very cute and like the idea of adding flower soft to some of the picture. Great idea. Edna

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  10. OMGosh Suz! What a gorgeous card! Love your coloring of course & that DP is soooooo pretty! Love it all!
    Happy Huggies to ya ~
    Sharron♥

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  11. Suzanne, this is so beautiful. I love everything you do but this is really special.

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  12. Gorgeous work Suzanne, I love the pretty colours and you've done a great job with the sketch. Thanks for joining us this week at CCC.

    Liza x

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  13. Absolutely gorgeous card, Suzanne, I love it! Beautiful image and your colours and colouring are fantastic! Gorgeous embellishments too! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Hugs Delphine xx

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  14. Stunning!... enjoy your holiday, relax!

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  15. What a lovely card very cute image and the leaf flourish is a lovely touch, gorgeous. Saw you card over at MIM

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  16. Hi Suzanne

    So thrilled to have you joining in on my little linky party!! I have always been a big fan.

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous!

    I just love this sweet little image and your colouring of course is just fabulous.

    Thanks for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.

    Michelle :-)

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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