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Friday, April 8, 2016

A Teddy Bear and Flowers

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I had a ball in the studio this afternoon and made this card ready for a baby shower tomorrow. I sort of got carried away with the flowers - something you don't often see a great proliferation of on my cards - even DH commented on the abundance of flowers.  I felt I could use them as I don't have to post this card :-). I also made a swing card using the tutorial here on Splitcoast Stampers



The image is a Kiwi Stamping one - I stamped it in Walnut Stain DI then watercoloured it, cut it using a S/B circle die, and sponged it with Spun Sugar DI before removing the die.


The inside sentiment is by Stampendous, stamped using 
 Memento Iridescent Coral ink. 


The corners were decorated with a range of layered flowers - the leaves had long stems, so I twisted them around a tooth pink and used them as further accents.


The centre flower here is  Prima Hibiscus, and the smaller fabric one I think is also a Prima one.  I added the rhinestones to match the one in the bears belly button.


This final detail were the wee wooden butterflies bought this week at a local $2 Shop - I added the bow of gold thread before adhering them with glue dots.


I am very happy with this card :-)

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31 comments:

Lynne K said...

This is so lovely, Maxine! I think you should let yourself get carried away with flowers more often! The image is adorable too, and I love the little butterflies. I also like what you've done with the leaf stems, great idea!

Lynne

Pamellia said...

Beautiful Maxine!! I love the fancy layout, how fun! Sweet teddy bear image and so perfect for a baby card! hugs :)

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, this is such a sweet card - so pretty! Love the belly rhinestone. ;)

Suchi said...

Hey Maxine! I loved your added flowers- they are a good "change" to your cards! And also loved the teddy- it is so cute! :)
Suchi xx

aussie aNNie said...

Adorable and delightful card and just love your chosen colours...have a great weekend.xx
 {aNNie}

Wynn said...

A very pretty card and perfect for a Baby Shower. I love the addition of the little wooden butterfly. Thank you for joining us this time at Crafting with Dragonflies. Wynn DT

Cynthia said...

This is adorable, Maxine. Love the floral embellishments.

Princess Judy Palmer said...

The more the merrier when it comes to flowers, right? I love it with all those flowers and those little butterflies with the gold thread.

mamapez5 said...

Hi Maxine. I like to put 3D flowers on the cards that I will not be posting too. I love them, but the post office lady doesn't! he is a happy little bear too. Kate x

Becca Cruger said...

How adorable! You've managed to create two things I'm just horrible with: baby cards and fancy folds. I'm jealous!

MaryH said...

Love this sweet card, with that super swing design. Admiring your w/coloring of the little bear, and your bouquets look very pretty with this design too. Like the tucked in wooden butterfly and good idea to dress it up with the tiny bow as you did. The Mom-to-be will love this one! TFS & happy wkend.

Olga Fink said...

This is very beautiful and sweet! Gorgeous creation!
xoxo Olga

jimlynn said...

I don't think you could ever have too many flowers on a card Maxine! This is so pretty and love the design. Cute and fun little bear all tucked in among the blooms!
Lynn

MiamiKel said...

Maxine, I love all the beautiful flowers - it's a gorgeous addition to the wonderful little bear and all the pink glory :) I don't know what's cuter - the wee bear or your husband commenting on your card! It's stunning - one for the keepsake baby book! Blessings!

Susan Hogan said...

Love his belly button! Such a sweet image. Thank you for sharing this with us at Crafting with Dragonflies.

froebelsternchen said...

soo cute! A lovely creation !!! Happy Sunday Maxine!

Dawn said...

Gorgeous Baby card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Eureka Stamps this week!
Good luck!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Ellibelle said...

It's beautiful, Maxine. Loving all those pretty flowers and embellishments and what a fun card design! Adorable image!

Margaret said...

So beautiful Maxine. Love all the flowers and the cutest image. Hugs, Maggie

karalschuknecht said...

Great baby card. Thanks for joining us this week at Eureka Stamps. Karal DT

JD/ Jill said...

Cute image and I like the card fold (and the colors) that you used!

Bonnie said...

Love this sweet teddy bear, Maxine! The flowers and butterflies are beautiful!

Kat W said...

This is really pretty and a fab fancy fold to show off the adorable little bear :-)
Thanks for playing along with us at In The Pink!
Kat x

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wonderful card- love the flowers you used. I am with you about using flowers- only use them if I do not have to mail a card : ) The bear is sooo sweet, love the coloring and the sentiment is so sweet!

nwilliams6 said...

Darling image - looks so sketched and sweet. Love your flowers and other embees too. A sweet card. Thanks for sharing it with us in the DRS Designs Challenge!

Shelia said...

what a beautiful baby card. Love all the details and elements in this beauty! Thank you for playing along with us at DRS Designs.

Janis Lewis said...

Sweet! Thanks for linking up at Cardz 4 Galz!
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Helen said...

A great card - thanks for sharing with us at Cardz 4 Galz.

Helen x

Gerrina said...

This one is so sweet! Beautiful bearimage and the flowers will be a joy for the reciever! Hugs, Gerrina

SewPaperPaint said...

So very sweet, love this fab fold and design. <3

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Nice to have free reign when you dont have to post a card, isn't it, Maxine, great work lovely job! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Shaz in Oz.x

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