I recently received my Flourishes "Lenten Rose" stamp set and while the colour of this flower is still fresh in my mind from my now past their best hellebores I spent this afternoon "playing". They are a curious blend of rose and brown with almost a purple black cast to the outside. I love this flower as it's the first one to bloom here in Vancouver (January). I also got to use my new spellbinders die.
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011 GMT Views: 613
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sun, May 22, 2011 @ 7:54 PM
OMgosh! this is absoultely stunning! your coloring is perfect! they look real. The perfect nesty shape to showcase this beauty! tfs! Awesome creation!
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Judy
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Sun, May 22, 2011 @ 8:50 PM
So elegant!! Love it!!
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Registered: February 21, 2009 Location: Mt. Pulaski, IL Posts: 29131
Sun, May 22, 2011 @ 9:28 PM
Elizabeth,
This is a gorgeous card. That image is really pretty and even prettier with your perfect coloring. What an awesome Nestie and I love your touch of lace behind it in the BG. Your wonderful DP sets it all off wonderfully! This is most definitely a wowzer card!!
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Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20558
Mon, May 23, 2011 @ 5:15 AM
So beautiful!! Your wonderful coloring of this hellebore is beautiful and is just perfect on that pretty nestie shape!! This is a wonderfully feminine birthday card!!
Registered: March 11, 2007 Location: In my Garden in West Jefferson, Ohio Posts: 4278
Mon, May 23, 2011 @ 5:40 AM
"Absolutely" gorgeous !!! Not many people know the lenten rose. I too have one growing in my garden..........and your description of their color is perfect.
Your card is just beautiful.
TFS
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Registered: April 16, 2005 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 15082
Thu, May 26, 2011 @ 12:21 PM
I don't believe I've ever heard or seen hellebores (see what you can learn by hanging out on SCS!), but these sure are stunning. You've done such a fabulous job of coloring them, and the color combo and embellishments make it even more beautiful.