The exotic Cooktown Orchid is the state flower in Queensland, Australia. I had to look this up, it was unknown to me, thank goodness for Google images! I modified the Memory Box fabulous phlox die to suit, trimming 3 petals into a pointier shape and inserting a central petal. I used copics to shade the flower centres, moulded with a stylus, and added stickles to the centres. The woodland branch and leaves from the tulip die created the appropriate foliage.
The flower arrangement is layered on the doily and then on the square frame. Banner and pearls added to finish.
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013 GMT Views: 1932
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131672
Thu, Jul 04, 2013 @ 11:11 PM
How dainty and delicate - I love the combination of the doily and square, and your modified phlox looks absolutely wonderful, especially with the colour detailing in the centres. I was wondering if we'd see a wattle from anybody down under, but I suppose that's more national than state?
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72013
Fri, Jul 05, 2013 @ 3:30 AM
Cindy, your card is exquisite. Love the dies and the flowers and leaves are perfect. Thanks for playing and adding this beautiful card to the challenge gallery.
Registered: March 24, 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1241
Fri, Jul 05, 2013 @ 7:30 AM
Stunning card, I love the colors, and the die cut is perfect for this beautiful orchid. I love everything about your beautiful card. tfs.
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Marg.
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563