Saturday, September 10, 2011

More Sunflowers!

Hello again,

I'm back with a second post of the day and my second sunflower card!  I have the honor of being the guest designer at Sugar Creek Hollow this week and the challenge there is Sunflowers.  Not a hardship for me because I LOVE sunflowers.  I made this card first and was on a roll with sunflowers and used that theme in my earlier post for Our Creative Corner.


For this card, I started with an outer shell of Garden Green, followed by a layer of brown polka dots by Pink Petticoat (more digital paper printed on my home printer).  The yellow gingham is a stamp by Wendy Vecchi which I think will be a go-to stamp frequently for me because I love all things gingham!  I overstamped it with an Artistic Outpost ledger stamp in Brushed Corduroy.  I ruched some brown gingham ribbon and ran it across the burlap strip and also rusted the filigree corner piece before adhering it with Claudine Helmuth Multi Medium Matte.  The post card was printed on my printer and I added the words "You are my sunshine" to it along with XOXO.  See the prior post about the crinoline sunflower.  
I had a little extra time so I went ahead and finished off the inside and made a gift box too.
I want to thank the design team over at Sugar Creek Hollow for choosing me as the guest designer this week.  They didn't have a sponsor lined up so I asked if my Etsy Boutique could sponsor their challenge and they agreed.  This is my very first advertising so we'll see how that goes!  And if you are interested, I made a little embellishment collection with some of the embellishments from the two sunflower cards.  I listed 5 sets, but if it is sold out, check back later because I will add more.  If you don't see it appear, email me at thefunkiejunkie@gmail.com and I'll let you know the availability of additional collections.







Challenges Entered:
The Pixie Cottage - Mellow Yellow and/or Sketch
Truly Scrumptious - Decorate the Inside of Your Card
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20 comments:

  1. CherylSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh my gosh! Your card is GORGEOUS! I love, love, love the ribbon sunflower.

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  2. TerrySeptember 10, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I found your blog on Pinterest and ordered your kit, can't wait to get it! Love your blog and your creations are beautiful!

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  3. marshaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    WOW!!! Your sunflower is just amazing- knocked my flip flops right off! Also love how you gathered your ribbon and all the bright, cheerful colors, you rock!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  4. LindaSSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    All over the top gorgeous card. Love sunflowers and yours totally rock.

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  5. Patti P.September 10, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Linda, what a fabulous job you have done as our gd this week at SCH. I love that gingham stamp and must check it out. I too am a big fan of sunflowers (in my kitchen) and gingham, so of course I am in love with your card. Love the box for your work of art. Thanks again for working with us this week and sponsoring our challenge. Can't wait to see who the lucky winner is.
    Patti

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Linda, this is beautiful! I love how you did the sunflower, as well as the previous post--AWESOME!

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  7. HeideSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    How excited we are to have you as our guest designer, and for also sponsoring our challenge. Such beautiful sunflowers!

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  8. MarcyK924September 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    OH WOW!! DEEEVINE Linda! I love both of the cards equally. I love gingham and sunflowers, so these blew me away! LOVE the new Sunflower Kit on your Etsy shop!!

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  9. Joanne LeddySeptember 10, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Beautiful! Love the sunflower - it's just gorgeous. I think I'll stick around for a while and enjoy the view as I page thru your blog ... so much to see!

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  10. MozSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Your Sunflower cards just blow me away Linda! I LUV them! Could gaze at them all day!
    You are an amazingly talented crafter.
    Many hugz
    Moz

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  11. Cor*September 11, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    You never cease to amaze me! I am in love with this card and the colors are AH-MA-ZING! I am all over this set when you get more in your store. I'm at work right now so I can't order just yet! *snaps fingers* darn it!

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  12. MarliesSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    A gorgeous card! I love the colours, the details especially the beautiful sunflower!
    hugs, Marlies

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  13. CindySeptember 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Super Gorgeous!

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  14. ednamburgessSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    So pretty and perfect this fall time of the year. Edna

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  15. GisèleSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Linda, just wanted to let you know I adore your artwork; I have been a follower for a while now....The sunflower is so lovely, and the card and box are a WOW...Beautiful work....

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  16. ScrumplescrunchSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Just Scrumptious Linda.
    Smiles:)

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  17. MandySeptember 11, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful card,lovely image and colour combo...Thanks for sharing with us at Truly Scrumptious...
    Mandy x

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  18. ConniecrafterSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Gorgeous, just love that flower and the tag is great too!

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  19. NancySeptember 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love how you did the sunflower! Thanks for playing along with our "Mellow Yellow" theme at The Pixie Cottage!
    Nancy

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  20. saraSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    stunning card that sunflower is beautiful thanks so much for joining us at truly scrumptious this week
    hugs sara x

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