Friday, July 30, 2010

Flourishes Friday Focus

Just got back from CHA in Chicago.. Met so many wonderful people there. It felt great to be back in my home state even if it was just for a few days.  Some of 
the Flourishes gals were there and you will be so excited 
to see all the things we have planned.. STAY TUNED..
Don't forget that you still have time to enter the monthly Christmas
challenge for Flourishes. Lots of fun stuff coming up....
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It's time for a Friday Focus over at Flourishes.  This week Christine is
hosting and the challenge is More Is More.. Check out the
details over at the Flourishes Blog. The above card is my More Is
More card..

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This card is my Less Is Less card.. I love the way you can take a Flourishes
set like Humming Along and use it to create a clean and simple card. For both
cards I used Flourishes Classic Ivory and White Cardstock..I love this paper for
copic coloring.  I used the Gerber Daisy and Holly Copics Collections to 
color my images. 

Check out what the rest of the Design Team did here:



This was my inspiration.. I picked these while I was out on my morning run.
I love the little tiny center.. They look like butterflies inside the actual
flower.. The trumpet vine grows wild here along the road..
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39 comments:

  1. MarisaJuly 30, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Love both versions. Miss our hummers who have departed until next spring. Glad you had a great time at CHA :D

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  2. LiaJuly 30, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Dawn,
    Both of the card are wonderful I love your inspiration it's always so nice to visit you
    hugs Lia

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  3. BeckyJuly 30, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    Dawn this is gorgeous...fabulous coloring.. Glad you had fun at CHA.."are you broke" :) :)

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  4. IrenaJuly 30, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Wow adorable cards. They are perfectly colored.
    I admire your talent.
    Have a nice day!

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  5. GlendaJuly 30, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Both are breathtaking! Lovely job!

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  6. Susan (peebsmama)July 30, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    What a beautiful image. I like how you kept both of the layouts simple to show off the gorgeous flowers and bird.

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  7. Shannon Erskine aka e3stamperJuly 30, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Im so jealous you got to go to CHA!!LOL!! I so wanted to go! Hope you had a great time!! Beautiful cards!!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Such beautiful cards Dawn. I especially like the 'less' one because it really shows off your stunning colouring and the beautiful image x

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  9. LynetteJuly 30, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful cards, Dawn! You are totally amazing! I love those flowers, too. They really do look like they have little punched butterflies in them.

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  10. dpkennedyJuly 30, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Both cards are just gorgeous! I love the white embossed bg-elegant yet simple!

    I am really bummed about not being at CHA...but hopefully I can make it next time!

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  11. Laura (scrapnextras)July 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    WOW! Two amazing cards. Your colouring is awesome and your details take them over the top! Love the embossed white on white and the stitching on the first is so perfect! Beautiful!

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  12. CrystalJuly 30, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    OOOO Dawn I LOVE both cards....WOW soooo beautiful and your coloring is OUTSTANDING!!!

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  13. TinaJuly 30, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Wow, this is amazing!

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  14. RietJuly 30, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    What a wonderful cards Dawn,I love the images and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    hugs Riet.xx

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  15. Archies MumJuly 30, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Gorgeous cards, love the image you've chosen, and both coloured beautifully. How lucky you are going to Chicago and for a craft show. Love Chicago, have been three times now and just love the place as the saying goes "My kind of town" lol x

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  16. Laurie WilsonJuly 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Gorgeous coloring and designs on both of these. There's always some wonderful inspiration here on your blog! thanks for sharing.

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  17. Traci MJuly 30, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Welcome home, Dawn!! I'll have to catch up on your trip when we get back from ours...
    your cards are beautiful!! I love the white scrolls on the less is less card too!! Gorgeous design and colors on both!!

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  18. chrisJuly 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Both so gorgeous. hugs chris xx

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  19. Betty WrightJuly 30, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Stunning, Dawn! I actually love both. Amazing considering I am a MORE is MORE type of stamper. These are both just beautiful!

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  20. JazzyHJuly 30, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Pretty!

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  21. Traci S.July 30, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Dawn~

    I also just returned home this week. Dave and I went on a 17 day car ride up and down the east coast visiting family. It's the perfect time! Dave is out of work and looking for a job in a non-profit do-good organization! He could do everything from his phone! Off we went!

    So glad you enjoyed CHA! Your cards are so beautiful! I really like both of them, but for summer and this terrible heat the look of mostly white wins my heart.

    I still pray for you daily. I pray that the Lord will bless you more than you will ever be able to imagine!

    Remember~
    He IS Able,
    Traci S.
    http://He-IS-Able.blogspot.com

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  22. Traci S.July 30, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Oh, Dawn, I forgot to tell you how amazing that photo of the flowers are. It looks like you took little cricut cut butterflies and set them right in there! Amazing! The photography is so clear! Good for you! Thanks for sharing them!

    In His Love,
    Traci S.

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  23. Wanda CullenJuly 30, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Dawn, both cards are equally gorgeous!! I look forward to seeing the new products after CHA...envy those of you who got to go to the windy city! :-)

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  24. NettyJuly 30, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Dawn, these are gorgeous cards, especially love that beautiful humming bird. Thank you for leaving lovely comments on my blog. How great that must have been for you meet Tim Holtz and actually see him do some crafting. I would love to see him creating. Enjoy the weekend,
    Annette x

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  25. Sheri GilsonJuly 30, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Dawn!! They are both amazing!!

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  26. Sharon BaselJuly 30, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    Great cards Dawn! I love the more is more - beautiful color combo on that one. I love the tiny butterflies you stamped on the DP - that touch mimics the centers of the inspiration flowers in your picture!

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  27. ElizabethJuly 31, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    Wow, this card is so... gorgeous and lovely!! Great coloring.

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  28. AnnikaJuly 31, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    What a clever way to show a versatility of the image! Your colouring is just amazing as always!!
    HUgs
    Annika

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  29. Leslie MillerJuly 31, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Gosh, Dawn! One card is just as beautiful as the other. Just look at the amazing coloring on those flowers and the hummingbird. It was so wonderful to spend time with you at CHA. Safe travels!

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  30. Chris Olsen, GlowbugAugust 1, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    These are both stunning Dawn!! I love your coloring of the image! My fave is the second with the white!! I hope you had fun at CHA!

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  31. Julie- justwritedesignsAugust 1, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    These are just gorgeous, Dawn! Love the colors and textures. It's amazing how different that image looks against the different colored bgs.

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  32. Lorraine August 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Dawn, I never knew about that little butterfly inside the trumpet vine. How sweet! Thanks for sharing that and your beautiful cards. They're gorgeous!!!

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  33. GraceAugust 1, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Both are so gorgeous Dawn.... I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite but that CAS white space is stunning! Glad you had fun at CHA and can't wait to hear all about it! See you Tues!

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  34. MinaAugust 2, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    wow Dawn what incredible colouring, you have really brought these flowers to life
    Mina xxx

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  35. ChristineCreationsAugust 2, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    What a great more is more pair Dawn! These are fabulous cards, and you achieved such different looks. Beautifully done lady! Glad to hear you had fun at CHA!

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  36. Denise MarzecAugust 3, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    These are beautiful, Dawn!!

    ...I wish we would have had more time to hang out too...and I'm still kicking myself for forgetting to snap a picture. Duh!

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  37. Susan (rainy)August 4, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Your coloring is always so beautifully done. Both card are completely amazing, Dawn. Love them both.

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  38. TammiAugust 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Love them both and the looks you created! The white one really pops! ~hugs

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  39. Jocelyn aka JoBear2August 12, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Gosh Dawn - both cards are absolutely stunning! And so beautifully coloured. Wow!

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Thank you so much for sharing your comments with me. I really appreciate it.. Have a great stamping day..

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