Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Once Upon A Springtime...

I have some exciting news to share with you!!! My favorite stamp company, Flourishes, asked if I wanted to be Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Guest Designer for March!! I am so thrilled and honored, you have no idea!! :)




Today Dee Jackson has challenged us to "Make a St. Patrick's Day card or use Green". A fun springy challenge,  don't you think? :)
 I started making this card having one direction, in mind and ended up with a completely different card. I was inspired by one of Barbara Anders cards made with the new "From the Desk Of" set from Flourishes. It has some beautiful details and layering and that's what I loved about it.




 I used Flourishes "Humming Along" set, colored in with Tombows, cut out with a craft knife and popped up on foam popdots. I used some new Graphic 45 paper, K&CO paper, pearls from Kaisercraft, and a beautiful silk "Moss Olive" ribbon from Flourishes for the finishing touch.


I love the little banner across the bottom and the looped string of pearls around it. I let them "stand up" and not lie flat to keep it looking interesting and not one dimensional.
I really enjoy spring but it has been so cold here, even for the desert, that this was a great way to invoke thoughts of spring until it arrives :)
I want to thank Flourishes and the Flourishes DT for this wonderful opportunity to participate with them and have some fun along the way :)
Well, I'm off to check out the rest of the Flourishes DT Creations!! And I'll see you next week for another Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge! :)
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31 comments:

  1. Silke LedlowMarch 1, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Hello Amanda! Welcome to the team this month! We are so thrilled you are joining us with you fabulous creations! Today's card is no exception...just fabulous! Have fun...hugs ~S~

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  2. Stacy MorganMarch 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful Amanda. First congrats on the GDT for March. This card is beautiful, very elegant and love your coloring.

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  3. Dawn B.March 1, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Amanda you did an awesome job. Don't know how you always do such an awesome job cutting those images out. Looks great every time. Congrats.

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  4. Sharon WheetMarch 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Amanda, this card is simply beautiful!

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  5. ChristineCreationsMarch 1, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Aw Amanda this is fantastic news! You will be a wonderful addition to March! This is absolutely amazing. I love the beautiful sense of dimension and how delicate it looks...so feminine!

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  6. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    First of all, Congratulations on being a guest FOF for a month of March! I'm soooo excited to have you with us! Your super fabulous style inspires us all the time.

    This gorgeous is absolutely gorgeous! What an amazing detail!! I think your hands are magic!!

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  7. MaryMarch 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    What a beautiful hummingbird -- it looks real!

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  8. Karen WMarch 2, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Wow this is stunning!!!

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  9. BarbaraMarch 2, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Simply STUNNING, Amanda!! How sweet to say I inspired you, but, girl, you definitely outdid me!!! Many congrats on the Guest Designer gig! You will shine!

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  10. BeckyMarch 2, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Absolutely amazing card! I must have that set :)

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  11. Heather RogersMarch 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    How beautiful. You used my favorite set...that I don't even own yet. :)

    Congrats on your Guest DT spot for March. You totally deserve it. Your work is amazing. :)
    Hugs~

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  12. papertrails leaverMarch 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Congrats on the GDT! Your card is absolutely amazing! Love the image! Hummingbirds are a fave of mine! :-) Amy

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  13. Cindy HaffnerMarch 2, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    So glad to have your as our Guest Designer Your card is GORGEOUS!!

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  14. Betty WrightMarch 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Amanda, this is gorgeous! Beautiful coloring, cut work detailing, and design! Stunning card! I am so thrilled you are designing with us this month!

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  15. UjjwalMarch 3, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Fabulous card!! So good to see on the Flourishes team. Looking forward to more of your wonderful creations!

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  16. Teresa ZuehlsMarch 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    What a gorgeous card! I could look at it for hours with all of the lovely details you put on it.

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  17. The Rubber MaidMarch 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Very lovely card...nice job. Pat

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  18. ChrisMarch 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    There is drool all over my keyboard! Your card is just stunning! I love the sentiment, the hummer, and the flower images. It all came together so well, You did a wonderful job!

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  19. ReganMarch 3, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oh my gosh, is this stunning! I love the green and pink together! Your bow is perfect and those pearls are just fabulous! :)

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  20. Dee JacksonMarch 4, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    WOW!! This is really gorgeous Amanda! Welcome to the FTTc team for the month of March! We are SO lucky to have you:)

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  21. stampqueenMarch 4, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Stunning card - your coloring is perfect. I love the flowwers and hummingbird layered onto the postcard!!!

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  22. Lydia FiedlerMarch 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Unbelievably beautiful! I am in awe!!!

    Wow.

    TFS..

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  23. Emily KeatonMarch 5, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Wow, this is fabulous! I just love those vibrant greens and your post card element is very cool. Stunning creation!

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  24. HeatherMarch 5, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Wow so pretty! So soft and elegant, those pearls are a great touch!

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  25. Sara I.March 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Love how the hummingbird and flowers pop - gorgeous bow, sentiment and bling at the bottom !! Fabulous card and congrats on being GDT for March - you'll make a great addition to the team!

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  26. Tammy HershbergerMarch 6, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Your creation is absolutely STUNNING, Amanda!!!! Drop-dead gorgeous!

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  27. ChristineMarch 6, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is so beautiful! Love those papers, and the pearl swirls!

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  28. MaryMarch 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh this is just beautiful. Love all the special extra touches like the beautiful ribbon bow and the pearl swirls.

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  29. ellepauletteMarch 7, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    So lovely!!!

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  30. Leslie MillerMarch 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Ooooooh, pardon me for missing this one last week! Wow! This is the prettiest I've ever seen this trumpet vine and hummingbird look! Beautiful combination of green and pink, and absolutely lovely details! I'm so glad to see you in the guest spot, Amanda!

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  31. Sandy AngMarch 23, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking ! It's so light and airy in feeling

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