Monday, March 14, 2011

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our wedding anniversary and this is the card I made for my dear hubby.  I know it doesn't have a "manly" look to it, but the essence of Spring is what I was looking to incorporate. 


I love making easel cards and this one is no exception!  I found the video for making these paper flowers at http://www.cardsonthefly.blogspot.com/  and just had to try it out.  It was a lot of fun, but I will use a heavier weight cardstock for the accordian folds next time.  The leaves are from PS, the stems were cut by hand, the branches are an MS punch, along with the picket fence which is also an MS border punch.  A little embossing with my Cuttlebug, a gem or two, and your card is finished!



The scallop ovals are from PS and cut 1/4" smaller starting @ 4 1/2".  The hearts are PS and cut in shadow @ 1 1/4 and regular @ 1".  I will add a special sentiment in the "hidden" triangle fold that forms when you stand the card up.
I was pleased with my first attempt at making these 3D flowers, but am sure my next ones will be a little more crisp!  TFL!
This is my entry for CWCs weekly challenge - Green Scene
(use 2 shades of green)
Different shades of green have been used on the leaves, stems, branches behind the picket fence, and the scrollwork on the inside sentiment.






17 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Love the flowers and the embossing! Thanks for playing along with us this week at FCCB!

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  2. Very pretty! Happy Anniversary and thanks for playing along with us at FCCB.

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  3. Love the flowers!!! Great Job!!

    Hugz,
    Ash
    http://cricut-crazed-lady.blogspot.com/

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  4. Like the flowers...they look fun. Thanks for playing at FCCB.

    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  5. Great flowers!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at FCCB! :o)

    Lisa N
    prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

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  6. Great job on the flowers!! They are beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at FCCB!!

    Maquel
    http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com

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  7. WOW!!!!!!Beautiful card TFS.

    http://www.dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  8. What a special card! There are so many wonderful details. Hope you have a lovely anniversary. Thanks for sharing at FCCB.
    Hugs,

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  9. WOW! Amazing!!! So beautiful :)

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  10. This turned out great. Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.

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  11. Happy Anniversary! Beautiful card -- love those flowers! Thanks for sharing it with us this week at Cooking With Cricut.

    ~ Jen, CWC Design Team
    www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com

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  12. Happy Anniversary. What a beautiful card. I just love the flowers. Great job!! TFS and thanks for joining us at Cooking With Cricut this week:)
    ~Madison CWCDT funkycards.blogspot.com

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  13. Great card! Beautiful flowers! Thanks for playing with us at Cooking with Cricut :)

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  14. Your card is so pretty Marcia !!
    Thanks for playing with us this week at CWC
    Maria Elena ~ CWC Design Team
    http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

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  15. love all the detail in your card.

    I'd like to invite you to visit my blog, I am having a challenge that calls for using your punches and this card would fit perfectly!!

    Linda
    www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

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  16. What a great card! I love easel cards too, and this one is gorgeous. it gives me hope that spring might finally be coming. Thanks for joining us over at Cooking with Cricut this week :)

    michelle
    http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com

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