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Monday, February 23, 2015

Birthday Bouquet


I haven't been making cards much lately (still getting over the bronchitis--ick) but have been in the mood to create so I've been practicing my color while laid up.  Isn't this a happy, bright image?  I created a mask for the vase which is supposed to have stems and marbles but I wanted plain so I could place sentiment across it.  I like the image so much without the bottom clutter; the plain vase really allows the flowers to take center stage.

I must say I colored this multiple times and finally hit upon shades of orange and teal that I was satisfied with.  Definitely a process.  Originally I colored the large flower a bit more muted coral and hated it so I colored it again (and again), fussy cut it and covered up the ugly.  Voila!  The added bit of dimension is rather cool.


The Details:  Stampendous Bowl Bouquet, PTI Think Big Favorites #24, Recollections 110lb white cardstock base, Hammermill Color Copy 80lb Photo White Cover Stock, Simon Says stitched rectangle die, Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaFine Onyx Black, Spectrum Noir GT1, GT2, EB3, EB4, CG1, CG2, GG1, BG1, BG2, OR1, OR2

I'm entering this in Addicted to CAS #57 Mask, Fusion, AAA Cards #33 Orange You Glad Ur CAS, Seize the Birthday without Hearts/Arrows topping, and Penny Black Anything Goes



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18 comments:

  1. Lesley February 23, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Wow, your colouring is wonderful! Love that amazing image too.

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  2. SmilynStefFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Very clever masking for that gorgeous sentiment ... stunning coloring too ... so very glad you joined us at Fusion Card Challenge.

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  3. *Vicki*February 24, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Oh wow I am really loving your orange coloring here!! That image is gorgeous and you've done a beautiful job with it! ;) Thanks for your lovely comment!!

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  4. NancyFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Toni, I saw your card over at STB and I had to come by to get a better look! I think taking away the bottom elements of the vase was a great idea! Amazing job!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents with us at Seize the Birthday and hope to see more of your work...and feel better!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    hi toni, sorry to hear you weren't well, but your practicing has paid off with this beautiful image! i love how you masked the vase to place the sentiment; very creative! thank you so much for playing along with us at penny black and more.
    linda

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  6. Sharyn PoleselFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful coloring and beautiful image! Also, love the font on your sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday! Hope you feel better soon!

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  7. Vicki DutcherFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Totally stunning -- fabulous coloring - Thanks for joining in at AAA!

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  8. BonnieFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    What a gorgeous bouquet, Toni! Beautiful colors and a gorgeous sentiment! So glad you shared this with us at ATCAS!

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  9. ~amy~February 24, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Well, this is lovely. awesome colors.
    hope you feel better soon.
    anytime you want to join us for a crafty day...we'd love for you to join us.

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  10. Linda BeesonFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    This is so pretty! LOVING that bouquet of flowers. So glad you could play along with our orange challenge at AAA Cards

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  11. Katie Ann BrooksFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    such a stunning card! I love the coloring. Thanks for joining us at Fusion!

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  12. Jeanne J. February 25, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    OMG Toni! This is just gorgeous! Your coloring is amazing!

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  13. Shona ChambersFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    So good to see your still crafting here and there, and that your gradually feeling better. That virus must have really knocked you around, you poor thing. Hope you've been well looked after. Your colouring skills are amazing. I'm so scared of orange but you've used it beautifully and love it with that turquoise. Look after yourself!!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Amazing coloring! Thanks for sharing with us over at Addicted to CAS!

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  15. MarianneFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Congrats on your challenge wins.Good thing you kept trying, because the end result is stunning. I will make a note of your SN colour combos so I can try them myself.

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  16. JuliaFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    You're such a master of coloring. Love the detail! Thanks for joining in at AAA.

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  17. Michelle LuptonFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    So great to see a feminine card for this challenge! Thanks so much for joining us at Fusion Challenge :)

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  18. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Such beautiful card and amazing coloring!

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Thanks so much for your comments. I really enjoy and appreciate them all!