Friday, October 7, 2011

Heavy Metal Poinsettia

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It is time for another Flourishes Release Week Challenge. 


Poinsettia and Box3.

  Our challenge is to go "Heavy Metal".  Create a card with metal somewhere on it.  I chose the Flourishes' Poinsettia and Boxwood set.  I wanted to use some soft muted colors for my creation today.  I rarely use softness.  I embossed my petals and leaves in gold embossing powder.  


Poinsettia and Box1 


I added lots of bling to the edges of my Spellbinder's Teardrop Circle Die. I added some of the beautiful Victorian Websters Estate Polka Lace and trim from the Flourishes ribbon section.  I used the MME  Blush designer paper in keeping with a neutral color.  The poinsettia was stamped on watercolor paper and watercolored with markers.  

I am also entering this in Stacy's Noel Challenge this month.. See it HERE.
HERE’S HOW TO PLAY: Make your card shine or something on your card shine like fresh candy. Please use Flourishes stamps and when you wrap it up with a bow, just link up on our SCS Christmas Spirit Challenge 18 thread! And then, you’ll be in the running to win!

Now wouldn't you like to see some more inspiration...

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25 comments:

  1. Linda CarsonOctober 7, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Love the soft elegance of this jewel! The lace is divine!!

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  2. GlendaOctober 7, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Just gorgeous!

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  3. DebbieOctober 7, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    This is just magnificent!!!! The softness is so eye pleasing Not sure why you rarely use it when the outcome looks kite this!!!!

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  4. Sassy CherylOctober 7, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    WOW! This is so elegant Dawn and the 'metal' just gives it that perfect touch.

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  5. DottyA Cards & ThingsOctober 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Pale colors may not be your thing but this card shure is... It's simply BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  6. PeggyOctober 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Super gorgeous card!

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  7. Karen WOctober 7, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Very pretty card, love the layers and the bling!

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  8. CherylOctober 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    You went "soft" extremely well! Love the colors in the flower and the rhinestones between the teardrops and in the center of the flower are beautiful--just the perfect amount of shine.

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  9. Tammy HershbergerOctober 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    This is stunning, Dawn! TONS of beautiful detail!

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  10. Connie MacFarlaneOctober 7, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This card is so pretty Dawn. Love the softness and details.

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  11. Carla S.October 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    This is stunning, Dawn! I love the trim and the perfectly emobssed and colored poinsettia! So elegant! Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs!

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  12. LynetteOctober 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love the softness, Dawn, and all of the bling. The lace is gorgeous, too. Totally awesome!

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  13. RietOctober 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a beautiful card Dawn.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  14. ChristineCreationsOctober 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    SO elegant and classy Dawn. You captured softness beautifully, such patient and pretty cut work too!

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  15. BarbaraOctober 7, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Amazing work, Dawn! LOVE pink poinsettias and this one is gorgeous!

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  16. Stacy MorganOctober 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Delicate and beautiful Dawn. I can never color this flower right, you did a fabulous job. Love the layers and it popped up.

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  17. Traci MOctober 8, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Somehow this card reminds me of prom...that lace so exquisitely shows off the beautiful bloom!! I think I am in love...

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  18. JaneOctober 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I don't know how you do it...you can even make boring poinsettas amazing!! Stunning as usual xx

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  19. YogiOctober 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    very pretty flower. nice card.

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  20. BenziOctober 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Beautifully watercolored and the lace is scrumptious. Love that poinsettia, Dawn.

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  21. Leslie MillerOctober 9, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I could hardly wait to see what you did with this challenge. Your cards are always so amazing. You do soft as well as you do bright. The poinsettia is gorgeous in pink, and all the rhinestones are wonderful, as is that big lace border. So feminine and pretty!

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  22. LeslieTOctober 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Very beautiful, Dawn! Gorgeous color!!

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  23. Grenouille GreetingsOctober 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Elegant, classy and beautiful! Hugs, Lesley

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  24. RavengirlOctober 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    How beautiful! Love this!

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  25. ShirleyOctober 15, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love this, Dawn. I have this set and you have motivated me. Your lace, layering and dye are just beautiful together!

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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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