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House of Cards February Challenge

Hi, Everybody! 

 It's time for another new challenge at House of Cards! We have a fabulous inspiration picture and we cannot wait to see what you create with it!
For the next two weeks we're asking for 

CAS CARDS AND/OR CLASSICALLY DESIGNED CARDS
PLUS WE'D LIKE YOU TO BE INSPIRED
BY EITHER THE COLORS OR THE PHOTO
OR BOTH~


summer tones


Isn't this picture gorgeous - I am sure it will inspire you as well!

Here is what I came up with:


I used the Memory Box Woodland Branch die, which I doulbled up to make it a bit more substantial.  The blossoms I made with the Starburst punch from McGill., sponged them and added some Stickles. The sentimant is Papertrey Think Big Favorites. I took some Tim Holtz distress stains and added a bit extra color. I hope you like it and play with us at House of Cards!


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Bonnie said…
What elegant colors! I'm hoping to have time to play with them. Your card is gorgeous! Love those pretty flowers that look like they're growing out of the card!
February 17, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Desire Fourie said…
Oh wow this is a stunning design and a great take on the colour inspiration.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
February 17, 2014 at 8:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Lovely! Very cool effect with the distress stains...I'll have to try that!
February 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Mynn xx said…
I LOVE this fun card!!! The flowers are awesome and so is your sentiment! Fabulous creation! HUGS and have a wonderful week! Mynn xx
February 17, 2014 at 12:49 PM
Donna Nuce said…
The flowers you made were really amazing. Super CAS card. Have a great day.
February 17, 2014 at 1:42 PM
Nancy Seed said…
Love this. Great job at capturing the colours.
February 17, 2014 at 3:37 PM
Judy V said…
Such a pretty card. Love how you turned the starbursts into flowers!
February 17, 2014 at 8:45 PM
Susanne Vargas said…
I like that you used that branch as a flower stem. I usually see it only as a branch with things hanging from it or birds sitting on it which I like a lot but it's nice to see it used differently! And those blossoms are totally cool!
February 17, 2014 at 9:20 PM
Jutta said…
Wow those colours are gorgeous and I love your interpretation. I'll be checking in to House of cards challenges for sure. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
February 18, 2014 at 6:36 PM
MRS DUCK said…
Hi Cornelia
You have done a wonderful job following the brief. As always, your card is delightful.
I'm trying to catch up on your lovely creations.
Best wishes
Ang x
February 20, 2014 at 6:56 AM
Rosmarie said…
Spät aber von Herzen, kommt mein Kommentar zu deinen wunderschönen und zarten Blüten.
March 9, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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