Monday, May 30, 2011

Dreams and Flowers

Happy Memorial Day!  We are planning on grilling out later and definitely spending some time in the pool. The weather is going to be very lovely and warm today. My MIL is coming over later to share in our dinner. I will have to clean off the patio set so we can eat outside if the weather permits. (My youngest loves to eat out on the deck and is going to be thrilled)

I had a chance to play in a couple of challenges today and was thrilled to see Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge was to use your favorite stamp. Wee memories challenge is to be inspired by pinterest or etsy which are  both great sources of inspiration.

Here are my cards created by a little inspiration mixed with some of my favorite stamps:


and a second card created at the same time with the same idea...


The beautiful inspiration photo from Etsy a picture taken by Liz Garnett:

The Agapanthus stamp from Stampendous is one of my many favorites and worked beautifully with the inspiration photo.  I also added in a few of my other favorites: Websters Pages papers, Hero Arts Antique Engravings Butterfly, and my Verses Rubbers Stamps.

I had so much fun playing with some of my many favorite products today!
Have a wonderful day!

Suzz
Posted by Suzanne C at 8:02 AM
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34 comments:

  1. PaulineMay 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful sepia tones here, and I love the overstamping on both cards, so effective. Beautiful sentiments too.

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  2. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 30, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the layers of stamping and the Webster papers are yummy and yet again fabulous sentiments. Tracy x

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  3. LinMay 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love visiting your blog; it's like a little classroom each time. Thanks, my friend, for all the inspiration you give us on a daily basis! Enjoy your day!

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  4. Canonbury creationsMay 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Love the colour tones and the stamps. Brilliant and inspiring as always
    Val x

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  5. StampDancerMay 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    These are absolutely fabulous! Love your soft touch with the colours and how you effectively collaged everything. Both are beautiful!

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  6. Lisa SomervilleMay 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Both are beautiful! Love all the distressing and added black on the top card! The flowers look lovely stamped on the Websters papers paper, fab embellies!

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  7. Dotty JoMay 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Two totally beautiful cards! Jo x

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  8. BarbMay 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gosh, these cards are so beautiful, Suzz! Love 'em both! Have a fun-filled, family-kind-of-day!

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  9. Jean Franks BeckMay 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love these beautiful monochromatic cards! The sentiments are great, and now I have to go check out that stamp, LOL! Have a wonderful cook-out!

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  10. Andi (RrlScrapGal)May 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Hello Suzz!!!!! Love your beautiful cards!

    I just had to tell you.. I got a chuckle out of your note that you will be in the pool today!!! I am freezing! It's 37 degrees here.. and just rain and snow in our forecast!!! Enjoy the sun for me! I would do all those things if I could! Eat on the deck.. BBQ and be in the pool!!!

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  11. Carol QMay 30, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    gorgeous cards Suzz. just beautifully put together. love your Verses stamps. enjoy your barbie - hope the weather stays good.

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  12. CinnamonSallyMay 30, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Really Stunning cards Suzz, love the beautiful yellows so summery!

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  13. MalgodiaMay 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Cudowna karta :)

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  14. Tiffany ErvinMay 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Sounds like it will be a beautiful day for you and your family!! Enjoy the warmth! Your cards are SO stunning, lovely colors!

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  15. Asia King (aka Joanna K)May 30, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful stamps, beautiful colours, outstanding combination...;))

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  16. Nancy KMay 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    wow, all sorts of gorgeousness today! these cards use such lovely colors and the sentiments are so very inspiring! love 'em both!

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  17. NancyMay 30, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    These are so very pretty!! I love them both!
    Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge.

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  18. Candy CMay 30, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Your cards are so lovely. I love the images you chose to use on both of your cards and the colors you chose to use on them as well. Truly stunning and striking! Thanks for sharing them with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy

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  19. Alice May 31, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    beautiful layered stamping and colors. yumminess! =) love them both!

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  20. Ellie KnolMay 31, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I try to keep my mouth shut when looking at these beautiful creations!

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  21. Dawn TMay 31, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    what beautiful cards today Suzz.... I love the pretty colours and patterns on them both.

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  22. Basement StamperMay 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    both are stunning cards! I just received some of those cute ceramic flowers from a friend, yours look marvelous on your card!

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  23. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Amazing.. I just love both of them.. Sounds like you had a fun day yesterday.. I tried to get into our pool.. Made it in to my knees and got right back out.. I am such a baby. It was not warm enough for me yet.. Hummmm maybe I will try again today..

    Hugs, Linda

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  24. Robyn Phelan SharpMay 31, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    beautiful Suz!!

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  25. JacquelineMay 31, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    These are both just fabulous Sue - just your style - gorgeous!
    Hope you had a lovely barbecue outside yesterday!

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  26. Heather RogersMay 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love these! They are so soft and pretty. :)

    I NEED a pool. It has been high 90's here all week and it isn't lookin' so giid for the rest of the week.

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  27. craftimammaJune 1, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous interpretations of your inspiration photo Sue. As always with your artwork I couldn't possibly pick a favourite as they are both stunning.

    Hope you enjoyed your meal al fresco!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  28. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comJune 1, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wow!! This is truly a stunningly beautiful card! I love the color scheme you chose and the placement of the embellishments. Really well thought out : )

    Thanks for entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!!!

    -Sarah

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  29. Laurel BeardJune 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Well hello there gorgeous card! This is fabulous! Color scheme, embellishments... Every last detail is amazing! Thanks for playing with us at Wee Memories.

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  30. ShirleyJune 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Can't leave you along for a minute! How lovely they both are! Love the butterflies and the flowers too!

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  31. Laura Kirste CampbellJune 7, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    ooo, nicely done!

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  32. Lynn StevensJune 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Gorgeous !! both of them

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  33. Erum TasneemJune 7, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    wow wow wow!!! Love love love both of them! stunning cards!

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  34. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    These are both amazing! Wonderful distressing on the first and love the glittered butterfly edges on the second one!

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