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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Flower Fusion Fun

I haven't been in my crafty space too much over the last week -  - 
I ended up with a rotator cuff injury which has really sidelined me!! 
Hopefully physiotherapy, ice packs and lots of quiet time will help it heal quickly!! 

I finally spent some time organizing and stamping a little bit today.  When I saw 
Betsy Veldman's card using Papertrey Ink's Flower Fusion #1 stamp set and die,
I knew I wanted to try something similar.  Betsy used some red, blue and green,
but I decided to try a soft pastel colour scheme for my niece's birthday this month. 
Here's my version:


Card Front:

Papertrey Ink Products 
Dot Spot  - flower centers
Take Three: Summer - sentiment
Flower Fusion #1 stamp and die 
Friendship Jar Label stamp and die
Love Lives Here - heart
Canvas Impression Plate
Stamper' Select White card stock 

Inks:  Close to My Heart: 
Blush, Sweet Leaf, Lilac Mist

Other Supplies:  
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Kaisercraft pearl 
EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch


Inside:

Papertrey Ink Products  
Big Birthday Wishes - sentiment 
Flower Fusion #1 stamp and die;
Love Lives Here - heart


Inks:  Close to My Heart: 
Blush, Sweet Leaf, Lilac Mist












Thanks for visiting. Have a great week!  
Karen C.

13 comments:

Monica K. said...

So adorable! Love it!!

Renee said...

This is beautiful!
Love the colors...
and that stamped pattern...
gorgeous!

DF said...

Beautiful! Betsy's original one definately caught my eye too - you did a great job with yours.

Janelle said...

Cute, Karen! Isn't it fun to combine so many sets into one card?! I remember that card of Betsy's, too. Definitely eye-catching. Good job on yours!

BethieJ said...

Karen this is BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE your color combo! Hope your feeling better!!
Oh and I HEART Betsy too.. that girl makes me spend WAY TO MUCH at PTI! HA HA!!
Have a GREAT day!

Lorraine said...

So pretty, Karen! Love the design and soft colors!

Anne B said...

This is beautiful, Karen.Gorgeous colours and I love how you finished the inside of the card. Hope your shoulder heals quickly :)

Kristin said...

1. ouch! hope the rotator cuff heals soon, those are painful :(
2. this is an amazing take on betsy's card... perfect!

Chris said...

Ouch! I hope you heal quickly!
Your card is beautiful!

Michelle said...

I love the dimension you gave your flowers. This is so soft and peaceful too. Take care of yourself, Miss Karen!

Emily said...

Very pretty!

Trees said...

Wow this turned out awesome Karen!! Love the pastel colors. You did Betsy's card great justice!

Stephanie said...

I know that I'm late on commenting on this card, Karen.......but, I just have to say how beautiful this is!!! Love the colors and the flowers wrapping around the inside sentiment! Brilliant and beautiful!