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Great Impressions Stamps–Sunflower Garden

Hello and Happy Monday! Today is my day to post on the Great Impressions Stamps blog.

Although it is getting a bit warmer and it looks like spring is on its way, I really felt like making a warm, summery card this weekend. Sunflowers always make me think of warm August and September days so I inked up my new Sunflower Garden (G196) from Great Impressions Stamps.

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I kept my card relatively CAS to show off this beautiful stamp. I added a bit of rustic texture by using a embossing plate with chicken wire texture and some burlap twine.

I hope you have a fabulous week! Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies

  • Stamps: Sunflower Garden (G196) from Great Impressions Stamps
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Frayed Burlap
  • Papers: Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Bazzill Basics CS, October Afternoon Farmhouse 8x8 paper pad
  • Tools: Big Shot, Taylored Expressions Chicken wire impression plate, Die-namics Simply Scallops die, Copic markers
  • Embellishments: May Arts burlap twine, misc. button

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Sonia said…
Wonderful card my dear creative friend^_^
Have a beautiful day^_^
Sonia
March 18, 2013 at 7:44 AM
Sandra H said…
So beautiful Cheryl is your card xx
March 18, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Audrey Pettit said…
I so love those gorgeous sunflowers and happy polka dots mixed with the rugged kraft cardstock. This is gorgeous, Cheryl!
March 18, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Lisa said…
What a beautiful card!! The image is so pretty and colored perfectly!! Love the design!! Happy Monday :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
March 18, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Danni said…
This is gorgeous!! Love it!
March 18, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Riet said…
What a gorgeous card Cheryl.

Hugs Riet.xx
March 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Sue - bearhouse said…
Stunning card Cheryl. I love the image and the sunny colours and papers are gorgeous.
Sue xx
March 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Donna Mosley said…
Gorgeous card Cheryl, love the image and fab design.

Donna x
March 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Riet said…
So beautiful card Cheryl.

Hugs Riet.xx
March 19, 2013 at 6:12 AM
KraftyKoolKat said…
This is really lovely Cheryl. I hope your gorgeous creation cheers the weather up here in the UK!!! I spotted you over at MIM and came over for a closer look and I am so glad that I did.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxxxx
March 19, 2013 at 6:56 AM
Jodie Mackrell said…
great card! thanks for joining in on our challenge at catch the bug!
March 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Pia S said…
The design is really beautiful! I like the rustic look of it! The burlap twine with the button is such a great detail. I do love sunflowers, I'm fascinated by how big they might grow, and I love their vibrant yellow-orange color. I came over from MIM to visit.
March 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Leanne said…
Thanks for playing our CAS challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks, nicely done!
March 20, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Tamie said…
Another fabulously designed CAS card for you! I think the flowers are gorgeous! Great clean and simple card!! Thank you so much for sharing your fantabulous inspiration with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.
March 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Billie A said…
I love this card, I love the image and the way you colored it. Really nice. Thanks for joining us at Catch the bug.
March 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Lisa S. said…
So pretty Cheryl! I love this stamp and it's a beautiful focal point. :) Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday.
March 20, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Andrea said…
Very pretty card! I LOVE the cheerful sunflowers and beautiful details. I found you at Make It Monday.
March 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Ellie said…
This is such a beautiful card Cheryl. I love the stamp and your design.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at ABC!
March 21, 2013 at 9:53 AM
Melissa S. said…
Great Summery card for the challege this week at Bugaboo. Thank You so much for playing.
March 22, 2013 at 5:41 AM
Jodie Mackrell said…
very cute...thanks for joining us at Catch the Bug this week!
March 22, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Mynnette said…
I adore this sunflower image! Your coloring is beautiful and I adore the large scallop polka dots next to it, too! Fabulous creation! :)
March 24, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Jinny Newlin said…
Oh, I just love how happy this card is, Cheryl! It exudes sunshine! LOVE the stippling, and the image is perfect for springtime!
March 25, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Shanna Shands said…
Great job Cheryl. I want this stamp. Thanks for playing with ABC!
March 27, 2013 at 3:25 PM
Shari said…
Gorgeous coloring of this stunning image. Thanks for playing with us at One Crazy Stamper.
March 27, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Lady Anne said…
Such a beautiful looking card, great image of the sunflower which you have coloured so nicely. Thank You for sharing with us at Lady Anne's Challenges. I hope we see you again soon.
Love ~ Lady Anne xx

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