Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful/ The Beauty of a Flower

Hello!  I am playing catch up here.  The Bring Back Beautiful challenge for the month of May is:

The Beauty of a Flower! They say April showers bring May flowers, so let’s show off those beautiful blossoms! This month’s Bringing Back Beautiful Challenge is to be inspired by those gorgeous botanicals every stamper loves! Link up your Bringing Back Beautiful Challenge creation HERE to enter. If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword BBB10. You have until May 31st to enter! As we unveil our challenge for next month, we’ll share our True Beauties – those card makers who wowed us with this challenge! Winners will be featured on the Flourishes Blog and will receive a True Beauty blog button to display proudly on their blog!



I used the beautiful new set from Flourishes called Orchids.  I love these pretties and googled an image of the different kinds of Orchids and found one that was a stunning shade of purple with a little red in the middle.  I used the Crate Paper Portrait collection in shades of black to keep the focus on the flowers.


I used this beautiful quote from the set on the inside.  I don't usually do much with the inside of my cards until I am ready to give it to someone.  After this last week, I thought this was a very fitting quote...don't you?




Here is the new set from Flourishes called Orchids


I used the fabulous sketch at Taylored Expressions.


Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather
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21 comments:

  1. VioMay 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    SO glad to see you back... :) ... your cards are prettier than ever, and you have mad copic skills! When will I ever learn to use those things?

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  2. Angi BarrsMay 4, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Gorgeous lilac color. So glad to see you back and pray that things get back to normal in your area. :)

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  3. Jean MartinMay 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Heather this is gorgeous!!!! I have it on my want list this month! Yay! :)I love that you decorated the inside as well. Beautiful!

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  4. MarliesMay 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I'm glad that your back again! You been busy crafting, you have made gorgeous cards. This one is realy beautiful! I love the papers and a lovely colour combo with the purple flower.
    hugs, Marlies

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  5. LindsayMay 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Totally gorgeous my dear! Oh my! I love the black and white pp with this image, just fabulous!

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  6. RosMay 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    So very beautiful ...

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful card!!!! :-)

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  8. Shannon WhiteMay 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Wow Ms Heather,this is sooo lovely! love your coloring and dp you used too! So glad you are back and that you & your family are safe and sound.
    :-)

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  9. Mona PendletonMay 4, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    So pretty Heather! Those Orchids look stunning! The satin ribbon adds a touch of elegance!

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  10. dstandardMay 4, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Gorgeous flowers and card Heather!

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  11. Leslie MillerMay 5, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    This certainly is a gorgeous card, Heather! Beautifully colored, and just lovely the way you used it with the sketch, too.

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  12. farmhouse-storyMay 5, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    love the color combo on this sweet card--elegant garden styled card-love it:)

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  13. Betty WrightMay 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

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  14. Betty WrightMay 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Okay....I am trying to get caught up on some blogging and seem to be commenting in the wrong places....oops! This is gorgeous! Love the coloring and the contrast with the designer paper! The inside quote is perfect! Beautifully done, Heather!

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  15. Kathy JonesMay 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Ooooooh......Heather this is SO GORGEOUS!!! Beautifully coloured and oh so elegant!!! Stunning card!! So glad to see you back after everything that has been happening in your part of the world!!

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  16. Daniela DobsonMay 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful!! I love purple!

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  17. ellepauletteMay 6, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    So happy you are back! Lovely card, I love those orchids!

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  18. AmandaMay 6, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I love love this card! And I think you picked a great sentiment for it too :)

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  19. StellaMay 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    This color combo is amazing and I am impressed. Red is so NOT my color but the way you colored it is simply AMAZING! Your coloring skills are fabulous did you know that?
    Love this card!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  20. Suzanne CMay 8, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Stunning coloring and love that set! Beautiful orchids.

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  21. Allison CopeMay 30, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    absolutely stunning card Heather!

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!