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Thursday, July 29, 2010

SUNFLOWERS

close up of butterfly



Close up of  Sunflowers



Hi, it's Thursday already.  Have been doing some heavy cleaning, so not much blogging.  So hot and sticky here still, that just running the vac and dusting takes all you have.  I drank so much water today I felt like a beached whale!!!

Today's card is for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC64).


I used a digi image by Priscilla herself, and she was giving it free on the MMSC site.  I love sunflowers, so when I saw it, I knew I had to get it and do something with it!  I colored with copics and cut out two of the sunflower image.  I used Papier, Glass Finish in the centers and sprinkled a little yellow glitter on top.  When it dries it is slightly raised.  I curled the ends of the leaves upward a little before mounting them.  I made leaves with green card stock that had been embossed using a cuddlebug embossing folder and folded them in half and brushed on a little darker ink for depth.  The papers are by Daisy d.  I used a new sizzix die to mount the flowers on, used distress ink and faux stitches around the edges.  The little butterfly is from Michael's.  The white vinyl swirls are from the sticker dept at Michael's.

Another fun sketch Priscilla, and thanks for the Sunflower digi!

Hope you have a great Thursday.  Thanks for stopping by.  Until later............



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15 comments:

  1. KarinsArtScrapJuly 29, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    they are lovely sunflowers sue.
    you have made a beautiful card.
    love that bling butterfly too.


    greetings karin

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  2. Lovely LindaJuly 29, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    BOTANICUS PERFECTUS!!! Absolutely beautiful Sue - Priscilla will be thrilled when she sees what you have created with her digi! Gorgeous texture and colouring - Sue this is a favourite with me - it makes me smile and that means so much to me! Love it! Thank you for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. We love to see your creations and value your support! Love to see you again next week!
    Linda MMSC Design Team

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  3. theneonJuly 29, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Sue, delightful attention to these great sunflower images! Humid here too -- and not a promise of rain in the sky.

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  4. froebelsternchenJuly 29, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Oh Sue!
    My dear friend!

    You made fantastic pieces ....
    great and beautiful!

    xxx Susi

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  5. Gunn (MsPlum)July 29, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Sunflowers are almost magical aren't they. They can make me smile on my darkest days. And if I had your card lying around - there would never be a dark day again. You have made Priscillas sunflowers look sooo very good. She will love it and I love it!
    And the butterfly goes perfect with it!

    Thanks for joining our challenge. I love your work and hope to see ou again next week!

    Mvh
    Gunn
    MMSCDT

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  6. RietJuly 29, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    This is so beautiful card Sue.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  7. Debbie PammentJuly 30, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    Gorgeous job as always - I love to see sunflowers - they amaze me at how BIG they are!!!
    xXx

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  8. martha velasco prieto.July 30, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    beautiful card!!love the combo!!

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  9. pam124July 30, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Sue, you did a very, very spectacular job using Priscilla's digi image. She will be thrilled with your showcasing of her beautiful sunflower image.

    Your dp, colors, dp and b/fly are absolutely magical and LOVE how you colored the beautiful flower!!

    Thanks SO MUCH for joining the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and I truly hope you can come back for more fun next week.

    Hugs
    pam
    MMSC-GD

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  10. CaroljenksJuly 30, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Sue :) Not visited you for a while - LOVING your new falls pic - WOW!

    Love this card - those Sunflowers are gorgeous!

    Carol x

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  11. PriscillaAugust 1, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    oh Sandee.. LOVE LOVE LOVE your card :)You are amazing. Love how you curled the flower. Thanks for entering it over at CDAC too. It is a joy to check out your blog and work. Love your card and what a great take on the sketch. You have your own special style. Thank you so much for joining in the fun this week at the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.
    Priscilla
    MMSC Hostess

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  12. designsfromwithinbycharlotteAugust 1, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Sue, what a fabulous card you've made with Priscilla's sunflowers...just gorgeous! Pretty dp which really sets off the flowers just perfectly. Stunning creation! Thanks so much for playing along with us again this week.
    Hugs,
    Charlotte
    MMSC DT

    PS: I know what you mean about drinking so much water ;)

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  13. Karen HanimAugust 3, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I love your card! It's so fun to see how different people have used the sunflower. I particularly love the blue checked paper you used . I thought Daisy-D had gone out of business. I am curious if you have bought it recently or if it was from your stock of stuff. Wonderful Job.

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  14. marshaAugust 3, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love sunflowers and you did a marvelous job with this one. Congrats on the "remarkable" award!

    Hugs, Marsha

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  15. pam124August 3, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Sue, a huge congrats for winning the remarkables this week for the MM sketch challenge. Your creation was incredible and so deserved this recognition!!

    Hugs
    pam
    MMSC-GD

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Hugs, Sue