Friday, August 27, 2010

Nothing But Blue Skies

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It's Friday Focus time again over at Flourishes.  This week Leslie is hosting and
she challenged us to use Background stamps.. I chose the Clouds Background
stamp available at Flourishes. I paired it up with the newly released 
Sunflower set. I used the new Crystal Mosaic stickers to embellish.. This are
new in the Flourishes store.. You will love them.

I used the Copics Collections...Sunflower and Green Grass to color my sunflower. 

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This next card is for the Ways to Use It challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  Julia
always has some great challenges.  This week we were to use a photo in our creations.
My son brought home sunflower seeds and we grew them.. They were double his size. 
I added the sunflowers from the Sunflower set to my picture.  Carefully cut them out after
I colored them with the Copics Collections from Flourishes that I mentioned above. 
                                                                      Christine Okken



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25 comments:

  1. Traci MAugust 27, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Hi Dawn, I giggled when I read your title, you might want to check that again...although when I stamp it is nothing but glue skies...so maybe you meant it that way?
    These are so bold and beautiful...you always bring a smile to my face with your stamped creations...love the touches of black with the sunflowers too! Are things settling down a bit for you? Hope so!

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  2. MarisaAugust 27, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Holy moly, those are some sunflowers!! What a fun thing for your son to experience. Your colored sunflower is stunning!

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  3. LiaAugust 27, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    hi dawn,
    stunning cards I love the card with the photo of your son too
    hugs lia

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  4. Denise MarzecAugust 27, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Wow, these are AWESOME, Dawn!! Love these sunflower images and how you used the photo of your son. Love the background work on the first one and the big sunflower paired with blue gingham. So eye catching!

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  5. GlendaAugust 27, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    These are both beautiful! Well Done!

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  6. dolcreationsAugust 27, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Dawn these are gorgeous! I love the sunflower images and how you used a picture of your son beside the sunflowers! Very very handsome guy!
    Love the background you created for your top card...so beautiful!

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  7. LynetteAugust 27, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    What a beautiful "blue skies" card, Dawn. Gorgeous sunflower!! And how fun to grow sunflowers - such huge ones, at that!! Great picture (and picture card.)

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  8. ChristineCreationsAugust 27, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Oh WOW Dawn.. that blue clouds sky contrast is GORGEOUS! And oh your son is so cute!

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  9. RenkataAugust 27, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Hi Dawn, Love, your two cards.
    Great foto.

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  10. RietAugust 27, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    So wonderful Dawn,I love the images and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  11. Leslie MillerAugust 27, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Love all that beautiful contrast on your first card. Very striking and beautiful! Your photo card is wonderful, too. Looks like the picture is growing right out of those sunflowers. This couldn't be a more perfect combination!

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  12. Archies MumAugust 27, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Beautifully coloured. I love this stamp you've used x

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  13. MarleneAugust 27, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Wow....your talent never ceases to amaze me! Beautiful!!

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  14. chrisAugust 27, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Wow what a beautiful pair of gorgeous projects. truly stunning. hugs chris xx

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  15. Traci MAugust 27, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Dawn, your sunflower picture with your son is so detailed, those flowers look as if they belong with the picture...I love those with our kiddos, pretty special!! Blue skies, ahh...

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  16. Linda CarsonAugust 27, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Gorgeous & creative artwork! Love your new banner!

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  17. Joan ErvinAugust 28, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    WOW, Dawn...your sunflowers are GORGEOUS!!!! I love how you used the cloud background stamp, too, and the black just makes everything pop!!! Your WT card is sooo awesome with your son's picture...great idea to use the sunflower stamp detail!!!

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  18. Susan (peebsmama)August 28, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    The clouds background really is perfect for your sunflowers. And how fun that you made a card with a photo and sunflower accents.

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  19. dpkennedyAugust 28, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Stunning cards! I love the blue skies and the cloud background is perfect for that sentiment! The sunflowers you grew are amazing! Love both of these so much!

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  20. TinaAugust 29, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Delightful cards!

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  21. IrenaAugust 29, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Just stunning cards.

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  22. Amy JohnsonAugust 29, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Just beautiful creations! And those sunflowers, wow! They are huge!

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  23. Stacy MorganAugust 30, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Summer summer summer is that these say. Great coloring Dawn, your clouds look awesome in the first one. I like the picture you have with the second one, very creative.

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  24. BeckyAugust 31, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    This is just stunning..I love this flower and you colored so fabulously..:)

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  25. TammiAugust 31, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Oh wow, these are both amazing!! Beautiful and I love how you added the pic to the one card with the sunflowers! WOW on how big those got!

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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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