Freshly Made #32
April 30, 2012
Hi there
There was another great sketch from Freshly Made Sketches this week. As soon as I saw it, I knew that I wanted to place a bright Gerbera in the circle position. I have been wanting to make one of these for ages and this was the perfect excuse. Here is the sketch:
I have used the 'Cheerful Treat' DSP with a Melon Mambo Gerbera for a bright combination. For the centre of the Gerbera I have put Crystal Effects onto a pewter 'Build a Brad' and then sprinkled champagne glass glitter over the top. It adds some subtle sparkle. I die cut 5 layers of large petals for the base and 6 layers of small petals for the centre, from the Daisies #2 die (not available in Australia), to give it lots of depth. The Melon Mambo petals have been sponged on the tips and in the centre, although you can't see this on the photo. I had lots of chores today, so the photo was taken in artificial light, unfortunately.
Here is a close up of the Gerbera flower.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Mother Sentiment (not SU) |
| Card stock & Papers | Bazzill White Linen, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Cheerful Treat DSP |
| Ink | Concord Crush, Melon Mambo |
| Accessories | White Taffeta Ribbon, Pewter Build a Brad (retired), Chocolate Pearls (not SU), Champagne Glass glitter |
| Tools | Daisies #2 Die (NAH), Big Shot, Scallop Border punch, Dimensionals, Tombow glue, Crystal Effects |
Have a good week.
ETA:
Thank you to the DT at Freshly Made Sketches for this award!
Well, this is a lovely GERbera (that's said with a hard 'g', LOL). I love the colours you've used for the flower, Judy - and the tip for the glittery centre is a good one. I have LOTS of that glitter to use up! The little white bow is precious, and I do like the sentiment flag too.
Posted by: Christine Blain | May 05, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Wow Judy, that flower is FABulous!! Love the dimension and the texture... and the glittered centre is the perfect touch!
Posted by: Amy White | May 05, 2012 at 02:14 AM
Just popping back to say congratulations on your well-deserved Princess shout-out for this fab card!
Posted by: Darnell J Knauss | May 04, 2012 at 01:05 PM
Congrats on your winning card! The flower is beautiful and I love the pattern paper. Lovely take on the sketch.
Posted by: Teresa Zuehls | May 02, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Delightful Judy, love the bright colours and the Gerbra flower, such a beautiful card for Mother's Day.
Posted by: Susan Joyce | May 01, 2012 at 01:47 PM
This is stunning, Judy! So bright and cheerful - just love those colors together!
Posted by: Darnell J Knauss | May 01, 2012 at 10:20 AM
What a beautiful card! Love the flower. The colors are sooo pretty:)
Posted by: Kathy Skinner | May 01, 2012 at 02:13 AM
Oh so pretty, Judy! That flower is wonderful and your little center is perfect. Glad to see you this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
Posted by: Jen Timko | May 01, 2012 at 02:09 AM
This is absolutely a gorgeous card Judy, that flower is stunning and the glitter is a lovely touch! Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Posted by: Lesley | April 30, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Oh Judy, what a beautiful card, bright colors, its just perfect...
Please visit my blog: I have an award for you!!
Posted by: Ann Seng | April 30, 2012 at 10:40 PM