Thursday, May 13, 2010

Flowers & Blooms with Meljen's Designs



The theme for the sixth Meljen's Designs challenges is Flowers and Blooms. Although you are not required to use a Meljen's Design image, the new "In the Garden" release would be perfect. This release will be available in the digi shop today.



If your read my other post today, you know that I was in a bit of a creative funk this week end. I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up some new paper. Sometimes you just need some new goodies to play with to get you going.


Please be sure to join us for in our Flowers & Blooms challenge. You can get the details on the challenge and see more inspiration from the DT HERE.

Be sure to also see my Lindsay's Stamp Stuff post today.
Have a wonderful day!


Challenges:
Supplies:
  • Images: Country Time Water Can by Meljen's Designs
  • Inks: Stampin' Up Real Orange (sponged on flower), Close to My Heart Crystal Blue sponged
  • Papers & CS: Neenah solar white, Georgia Pacific CS, Bazzill Basics Tootsie, My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow DP Checking Out & Spring in Bloom, My Mind's Eye Pretty Please Polka Dot Orange, Prima flower, misc. aqua CS
  • Embellishments & Tools: Prismacolor markers, Sakura gelly roll clear glitter pen, Stampin' Up flower & circle punches, Martha Stewart border & butterfly punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Hero Arts & Studio 18 clear gemstones (colored with prismacolor markers)
  • Techniques: Paper piecing with a digital stamp

42 comments:

Karin said...

This is an adorable card for spring! I love all you flower embellishments and you mojo was in full swing on this one :)

mudmaven said...

This is so cute! I just love your paper piecing. ~chris

chris said...

Hi there Cheryl
wow this is so very special, love how it matches your blog, I wonder if your like me and go for the same colours each time!funnily enough I have been working with those very papers today.
thanks for joining in the Sir Stampalot challenge.
hugs chris xx

Joaniebolognie said...

What a lovely card....the colors are awesome! Thanks for playing at paper Popsicles!

Kylie said...

Beautiful card, Cheryl!
Love the colours so bright and cheerful! Love your punched butterfly, so cute!
A truly STUNNING card!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog!

Have a great weekend,
Take Care,
Kylie X

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Little C's Creations said...

This is sooo cute n' pretty! Thanks for playing along!! Love the colors you've chose to work with, kinda like the ones you have on your blog. So warm n' friendly!!!

shortywithastory said...

Beautiful work, Cheryl! I love your fun use of patterned papers & bright colors! Thanks for playing along with us at Practical Scrappers!

Anonymous said...

So so pretty!!! Love all the color!!!! BTW it also blends BEAUTIFULLY with your blog!!! ;)

Marlene said...

This is adorable!! Love that watering can!

Joanne Gilch said...

Just gorgeous--all the beautiful spring colors and paper piecing, too!!!

Leslie said...

I love the colors and the background paper is so cute too!

Danni said...

This is just darling! Love the papers/colors! Thanks for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

Cindy Haffner said...

PRETTY PRETTY!!

Maria Matter said...

Beautiful Cheryl!!
love the paper piecing and all the pretty details!!!
Blessings!

Andrea said...

This is beautiful Cheryl! I love the paper and gorgeous image, and all your little touches!
Thanks for playing along with our sketch :)
Andrea

Joan said...

What a cute set, and you created an adorable card with it! I am a sucker for garden sets... might have to put this one on my wish list:)

Kristie W. said...

Very pretty! Thanks for playing at Flutter By Wednesday!!

Alice said...

so cute!! just adorable!

Nancy said...

Beautiful card!! Thanks for fluttering with us this week!

Firenze said...

Oh that is just so lovely! I adore that watering can! TFS
Helen -- Firenze Cards

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great bright and cheery card. I love the DSp you used and the flower and embellishments- cute image too! TFS

Pat (mspfd) said...

Oh my, this is lovely! What a delightful image. Love the mix of colors, that wonderful image and design. Everything works so well together.

Sheryl K said...

This is so pretty!! I love the orange with the teal and all the details!! Beautiful job on this one Cheryl!! Thanks for joining us at Paper Popsicles!!

Unknown said...

So pretty, the colors are beautiful! I love the butterfly and gems!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

This is too cute Cheryl!! Love the card layout and the butterfly hanging out on the corner!!! That's a fabulous punch in turqoise too poking out under the main image!!
Have a great Friday!!
Maria

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous,love the papers and all your fabulous detail!!! Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious!!
xx

Deb said...

oh wow fabulous card, so love those garden images, might have to do some shopping! have a fabulous weekend, hugs Debx

Carolina said...

Just beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us at Practical Scrappers.

Court said...

Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment! I just love this set. I don't have it yet, but I saw it and I've been eyeing it with great enthusiasm :).

Have a great day!

raindropecho said...

LOVE love love the paper piecing that you've done on this card, Cheryl! Gorgeous creation done ever-so-sweet!

Stef H said...

oh is this ever stunning! i love it!

Annika said...

Stunning! Love the layout, papers and that cute paper piced watering can!
TFS
Hugs
Annika

Kathy said...

Such a wonderful and springy image. Love the details too. The butterfly, pearls and flower go perfectly. And your combo of patterned paper rocks.

Unknown said...

You did a great job on this card. Wow to one card for some many challenges. Thanks for playing along with Paper Popsicles this week.

Kevin Renz said...

Very pretty...lots of great elements to your card. Thank you for joining us for CIC this month.

Amy said...

Beautiful card. Bright colors! Thanks for playing at paper popsicles. Stop back for cardstock week

Shelly said...

Such a beautiful card, Cheryl! great colors and I love the paper piecing.

Lora Oliver said...

This is a lovely card. I am most curious about the Prima flower on the bottom corner and how you colored it? It is very pretty. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Paper Popsicles.

A Consuming Passion said...

Beautiful card Cheryl, lovely image and your colour scheme is perfect. Thanks for taking part in our sketch challenge at Annabelle Stamps and good luck!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Fabulous card!!! Thanks for joining the challenge at Paper Popsicles!