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STAMPlorations May Challenge - Stamps and Flowers

Hello Everybody, its time again for another challenge at
 - very appropriate for this time of the year - its STAMPS and FLOWERS!







I also used my self made stencil that I have also used for THIS card, made out of vase dies from PTI. It should come to no surprise that the Retro Mod shapes is my absolute favorite set. I can't think of a more versatile set than that..... I just love playing around with those shapes....

We have a fabulous guest designer this month - its Sue from Cards by Q - so glad you could join us this month, Sue! And of course we have fantastic cards by our DT - I am sure they will inspire you! Come on over and see for yourself!


And if this is not enticing enough - here is our May Prize:
Cloud9 Design Epoxy Accent Stickers, K&Co. Blue Awning Die-Cut Cardstock Tags, Elle's Studio Day to Day Tabs,Bella Blvd Crochet Flowers, The Card Co. Funky Lipstick Paper Flowers, and Heidi Grace Printed Flowers



The challenge ends May 31, the winner will be announced June 5. 
I hope to see you there!

Challenges:
One Layer Simplicity challenge - Fabulous Flowers
Simon Says Wednesday challenge - Anything Goes
Colour me...!  - Anything goes - up to 5 colors



Comments

Hannelie said…
I love the way you built the flower!
Fabulous card!
Shery Russ said…
What a creative way to use the Retro Mod Shapes set, Cornelia! I love the modern look of your flowers and vase! GREAT one layer card!
Desire Fourie said…
Stunning stamping going on here.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Nonni said…
Very inventive and contemporary, what a cool card! xx
Laura Sterckx said…
This is so pretty. Love all the beautiful stamping and the colors. Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog! :)
sandie said…
very cool way to make the flower and so stunning x
Debra James said…
Great idea to make a flower from those shapes- such a wonderful card. Very clever.
Vicki Dutcher said…
Very clever on making your flower!!
maria f. said…
YEP, gotta get me those mod shapes. Can't wait to see your white on kraft beauty show up in blogland ;)
Anita in France said…
Very cool, Cornelia ... love how you used those fab graphic shapes to make such a wonderful bloom! Anita :)
Unknown said…
Seriously cool how you have created the flower and pots out of shapes!!! NEATO :) Thanks so much for sharing with us at Colour Me...! this week, we sure hope we will see you again soon!!!
shirley-bee said…
This is inspired, Cornelia!
Rosemary said…
totally cool card... love that you created everything using simple shapes!! thanks so much for playing along with Colour Me!
Kim Heggins said…
Wow...what a card! You are just amazing Cornelia.
Rosmarie said…
Ja, sehr oft kann man mit den einfachsten Dingen wunderschöne Sachen zaubern! Eine tolle Karte ist dir da wieder gelungen!
Mal sehen ob mich die liebe Zeit diesmal mitmachen lässt.....
LG Rosi
Anonymous said…
Wow Cornelia. This is one amazing flower. You really make some stunning use of the Retro Mod Shapes! Have a great day! hugs Monika xxx
Darnell said…
Incredible OLC, Cornelia! I love every detail. You have created so much depth!! Hugs, Darnell
Sue VanDeVusse said…
Love how you built the flower from the Retro Mod Shapes! Very cool making your own vase stencil. Love the arrangement on this.

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