Friday, May 4, 2012

Flourishes Release Week Challenge

It is time for Flourishes Release Week Challenge.  This month we are challenging you to use your home for inspiration.  Find something in your house that is special to you and inspires your creativity.

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I chose my absolute favorite Flourishes set today called Hello Hyacinth.  I chose ...paper because I thought it accented the image well.  I stamped my image out onto Flourishes Classic White Cardstock.   I colored it with the following Flourishes Copics Collections:





I added some Pearls up in the corner and then also added some lace and solid pink wrinkled ribbon.  

Here is what inspired me:




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My very first oil painting.  My daughter called me a few weeks ago begging me to go to a painting class with her that she had found on Groupon.  I was not thrilled but love spending time with her.   Needless to say I had a blast and learned so much.  Painting and stamping are very similar.  To paint a rose (as you are suppose to see here) haha you just paint three X's together.  The shadowing is very similar to stamping.  
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29 comments:

  1. LiaMay 4, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    such a wonderful card dawn I love the stamp and your coloring is great
    hugs Lia

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  2. CatherineMay 4, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Gorgeous card, love that image. Your painting is amazing.....

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  3. GlendaMay 4, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful card and I especially love your painting!

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  4. CassieMay 4, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Gorgeous card, Dawn, and wowza on the painting! Painting is so relaxing, and the beautiful think about oil paining is that it really can't be messed up. You can layer and layer and get the neatest effects. Yay for fun time with the daughters :D

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  5. BeckyMay 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    This is gorgeous Dawn. Awesome coloring.

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  6. Carla S.May 4, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous card and absolutely gorgeous painting, Dawn! You are such a talented artist no matter what you do! Hope you have a great weekend! Hugs!

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  7. RietMay 4, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    So wonderful card Dawn,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  8. ChristineCreationsMay 4, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love that your tried painting with your daughter! It's awesome Dawn, it may open up a whole new world for you! :) And the card is beautiful and vibrant too!

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  9. Stacy MorganMay 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I think its great you went to the class with her, and I presume this is the painting you made... right? So pretty, your creativity spands over to each new thing you learn its awesome Dawn. Your card is so pretty. Great job.

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  10. Wanda CullenMay 4, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgeous card, Dawn, and loved seeing your inspiration piece! I think I read where Grandma Moses was in her 70's before she started painting, so it's never too late to learn - lol!

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  11. MarisaMay 4, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely colouring as always, Dawn. Those flowers are so pretty but the smell is just too much for me. Well done on your painting!! Love it :)

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  12. DonnaMay 4, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful! Your coloring is perfect. Love all the extra embellishments.

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  13. LynetteMay 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful card and awesome painting, Dawn! You are just SO talented!! How fun you got to take that class with your daughter.

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  14. Archies MumMay 4, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Beautiful card Dawn, I wish my hyacinths had grown like that, but I put them in a too warm place and it made them really small oh well!!! Wow your painting is amazing. You definitely have many hidden talents.

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  15. JaneMay 4, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I shall call you Vincent Van Dawn form now on...is there no end to your talents? Beautiful card x

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  16. flourishesMay 4, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Just a lovely card. You are so right painting and stamping are very similar.
    Jan Marie
    Flourishes

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  17. SherriMay 4, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Oh, my gosh, if this is your first oil painting, then I am blown away! i've painted with oils & this is just amazing for a first effort! Your talents are incredible with cards, but obviously, they go way beyond that!

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  18. KaryMay 4, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Dawn, your oil painting looks Awesome! And your card too. Such beautiful works of art!! I am so amazed! Thanks for sharing them.

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  19. Linda CarsonMay 5, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Your card and your painting look fabulous! What a special way to spend time w/your daughter!

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  20. Traci MMay 5, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Oh what fun to take inspiration from your own inspiration! I love the color of your canvas, amazing for a first timer, Dawn! Won't this look beautiful in your art studio? And your card is just as beautiful!! Have a great weekend.

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  21. Leslie MillerMay 5, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Nice job on both the painting and the card, Dawn! You're a woman of many talents! Fun challenge!

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  22. Pretty Paper JunkieMay 5, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful card! Beautiful painting! It seems everything you touch becomes more beautiful. (I suspect this is true with people also).

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  23. Amy JohnsonMay 5, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Your card is gorgeous. I love that sentiment with that image. It's hard to believe such a beautiful creation comes from such an ugly bulb, but it does! congrats on your first oil painting too! I love the colors!

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  24. Colleen DietrichMay 5, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Dawn, that's so nice that you went to a painting class with your daughter, just to spend time together. Your first painting is quite lovely, and does NOT look like a first, by any means!

    The card you made based upon that is equally lovely. :)

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog recently; I really appreciate it!

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  25. petra,s cardsMay 6, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    your card is verry beautiful!!!! love your stunning colouring!
    xxpetra

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  26. dpkennedyMay 6, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Your painting is beautiful Dawn! I love that you used that for your inspiration to create that gorgeous hyacinth card! Most talented I dare say!

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  27. Joanne (jojot)May 6, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    your card is an inspiring as your inspiration piece....bold in color and so beautiful

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  28. AmandaMay 7, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Dawn, both your painting and the card speak volumes to your creative talent that I admire so much!! Your card is absolutely fearless in the colors and design, and I see that too, in your painting. I love that and wish I could be like that too :)

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  29. PeggyMay 8, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Well look at you!! Oil painting too! You did a fabulous picture there! Your card of course is gorgeous as always!!

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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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