Monday, June 13, 2011

Flowers Feed the Soul

We are in need of a lot of rain here.  We have had hot and dry conditions for over a month now.  My poor flowers are not looking their best.  I totally believe the sentiment that I used on today's card.  I love to work in the yard tending to my beautiful flowers, it definitely feeds the soul.  Do you like to work in your yard?

This weeks Timeless Tuesday #122 hostess is  Maki and she is challenging us to use Circles and Squares.  Use a circle & square shape into your card/project. You can use as many as circles and squares but you have to use both shapes.


I used my new Basic Grey Sweet Threads paper and the set from Flourishes called From the Garden.  Pretty satin ribbon from Offray and Spellbinders dies Classic Circles and Eyelet Circles.  I used Copics V04, V12, YG03, YG93, G21 W1, E31, E33.  I started stitching on my card and my machine went all crazy on me.  I even went a little off when I stitched the top of the card.  I guess that is what I get for sewing in the dark using only the light on the machine.  hehe



To get me my cirlce and square shape I used the sketch at SFYTT.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE – PARTICIPATION RULES: Just leave a comment on the blog posts of each of the Timeless Tuesday designers!  Then link your card by using the Inlinkz widget HERE, and leave a comment letting us know that you’ve left your comments and linked your card.

Silke
Maki
Betty
Cindy
Tammy
Pat (Guest Designer)

Have a wonderful week,
Heather

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43 comments:

  1. Mona PendletonJune 13, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful card Heather! Love that pretty pot of lavender colored flowers and the sweet sentiment!

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  2. Daniela DobsonJune 13, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Heather, this is beautiful! I love that little flower stamp.

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 11:36 PM

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  4. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Beautiful coloring and image! I'vr never made a lavender card and you've inspired me :-) Gorgeous card!!

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  5. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    So beautiful Heather!! I love how you colored the image and mix of those beautiful DPs! I'm glad my challenge is also worked for the sketch too :)

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  6. Shannon WhiteJune 14, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Wow Miss Heather, this is so Beautiful! Love your Pretty lavender petunias! Love your coloring and what a great sketch! So perfect for the challenge! Just a Pretty, Pretty Card! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  7. RosJune 14, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Beautiful card ... love that ribbon! Sorry about your dry spell ... I guess we got all the rain again!

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  8. LynndaJune 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Beautiful card... love the stamps..and colors... you always made thee beautiful bow!!!

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  9. LindsayJune 14, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Love this card Heather! So bright and colorful and always so well done. I wish I could say that I love gardening, but alas I do not! haha! Hope you get some rain soon!

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  10. BenziJune 14, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Heather, your pot of flowers is just so pretty and it was perfect for this sketch. Love, love the lavender color you used.

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  11. Cindy HaffnerJune 14, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Heather this is BREATHTAKING!!~

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  12. The Rubber MaidJune 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    This is a real knock out! Love the soft coloring and the beautiful paper used. Gorgeous card !
    Pat

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  13. GeriJune 14, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Pretty, pretty, Heather! I love the colors and layout of your previous post also!!

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  14. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I am right there with you my friend. In fact I just came in from playing in the dirt a little while ago.. Your card is gorgeous.. I just love the mix of DP you used.. It looks wonderful..

    Hugs, Linda

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  15. LanaJune 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful card Heather! Love the colored image and sentiment :)

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  16. Dawn B.June 14, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    LOVE the way you stamped your sentiment. This is gorgeous Heather. I love the soft colors..:)

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  17. farmhouse-storyJune 14, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    we are getting rain almost every day! wish i could send you some:) beautiful card today, heather!

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  18. StellaJune 14, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Wow; your coloring skills are amazing. I never ever get tired of it. It's always gorgeous and lovely to look at. I love these papers; they are a perfect match and the layers on your card are gorgeous too. Love it!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  19. MistiJune 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    So incredibly pretty!!!!

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  20. Cheryl LeaJune 15, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Really like the different papers you've put together. And, your sewing looks fine. I like it sometimes when it's a little wobbly--it adds to the character of the card :)

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  21. 3treescreations@gmail.comJune 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful!! And that lilac satin ribbon is perfect! Love!

    Deanne :)

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  22. ElizabethJune 15, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    this is gorgeous. I was just reading your comment about needing rain in your part of the continent, please take some of ours! In Raincouver we have had so much much rain we're all pretty sick of it. It seems plants need sunshine as well as mine are all leaves with few flower heads.

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  23. Melisa WaldorfJune 15, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Heather. I hope you are doing well. Beautiful card! I love that set. I dont' think I've seen that dp yet. I will have to check it out. I wish I had a green thumb. I tried a many years back, but the bugs were such and issue, and after spending all that money on plants that didn't do well, I gave up. Now that we have the new house, I would love to find some plants that are perennials. I need to stop by a local garden center and get some advice. Scorching here as well in Houston, we had a new record for reaching triple digits in early June a few weeks ago. Stay cool my friend!

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  24. papertrails leaverJune 15, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Hey Heather! Flowers sure lovely to look at! wish I had as much luck growing them. I seem to forget about them needing water in the hot summer sun. Beautiful card!

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  25. Betty WrightJune 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is beautiful, Heather! Great colors and the coloring and design are wonderful1 Lovely card!

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  26. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)June 15, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    So lovely, dreamy colours!

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  27. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful, as always, Heather. Love the stitching! Hope all is well with you and your family.
    Adela

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  28. DianeJune 16, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful card...love all the pretty details and the sentiment is so true.....have flower gardens myself and wish I could send you some of our rain!!!

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  29. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Very sweet card. Love the colors you used.

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  30. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Heather - the beauty of a mistake is handmade!! Your card is stunning! Steph

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  31. DebbieJune 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Pretty, pretty, Heather! Love the text background paper :)

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  32. Silke LedlowJune 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Just beautiful Heather! Awesome take on the Sketch too. Hugs ~S~

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  33. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    So pretty Heather - I love the colour combo and your stitching is great. The slight uneven-ness adds to the charm ;)
    Hugs, Ruth S

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  34. AnneJune 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    the patterns work so well together. and i love how the lavender bow makes the lavender flowers pop ... -anne-

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  35. Jen AdcockJune 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I might have to try that sewing in near dark business. What a beautiful card. I just adore the hand colored flowers. So so pretty!

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  36. RizziJune 17, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    LOVELY CARD HEATHER, IT IS SAYS SUMMER, AND IT IS SO PETTY. WE ARE STILL GETTING RAIN ON AND OFF. LAST NIGHT WE GOT A THUNDERSTORM. OUT TREES AND FLOWERS ARE GROWING VERY FAST, I USED TO WORK IN THE GARDEN A LOT, BUT IT IS TO HARD FOR ME NOW.
    MY DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW DO ALL THE GARDENING.
    HAVE A NICE WEEKEND, I'LL DO A RAIN DANCE FOR YOU.
    RIZZI

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  37. Lee-AnneJune 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    What a beautiful image! Love your Copic coloring!

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  38. Leslie MillerJune 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I do believe flowers feed the soul. Gardening is my first passion. I'd share some of our rain with you if I could. Beautiful card, Heather. Great image for the sketch.

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  39. RosemaryJune 18, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    beautiful card!

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  40. petra,s cardsJune 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    verry verry beautiful!!! love your colours and papers!!
    xx petra

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  41. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful, Heather! Love the mix of patterns and your lovely pot of flowers!

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  42. Theresa's StudioJune 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Lovely card...great marriage of design, papers, and colors. Great sketch ...have to ck that out.

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  43. Gwen HJune 21, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Another beautiful floral card. Love the image and the way you stamped your sentiment. Its truly a lovely card.

    SMiLES!
    GWeN

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