This is for today's Inspiration Challenge 293 ~ Maggie Austin Cake ,and what lovely, elegant cakes they are! I chose this (the 7th cake as you scroll over) ornate beauty, Baroque Frame as my inspiration for a birthday card for my mother. She grows and loves zinnias...her Splitcoast user name is lovingzinnias, after all. I tried to make the flower look like one of her zinnias, and I think it turned out pretty close.
I've never used Prima Flowers before, but they're easy and beautiful. Petals are sponged with Blushing Bride and the leaves with True Thyme. The middle of the flower is stick on pearls that have been inked with Memento Rich Cocoa, even though they look slighty yellow...and realistic, I think. The gray and cream paper panel is flocked and so pretty. It came from a wedding invitation I received recently. I thought I'd make another card like this for the bride and groom.
Hope you like it...TFL!
Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011 GMT Views: 2525
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Accessories: Prima Flowers, Stick On Pearls, Martha Stewart white seam binding, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Deb Devine, Distressing Tool, The Paper Studio Crochet Ribbon, Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Zots Glue Dots, Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Ovals
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Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 5:38 PM
Oh Lisa, this is a work of art. You have such a talent - i'm a little envious. I love everything and the primas are so pretty. Love the ribbon too.
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Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 8:36 PM
Leisa, your card took my mind right into my favorite tea house! Your card is a Victorian delight my friend! From that strikingly gorgeous bloom top your sweet pearls and ribbon- a wonder on paper! Love it!
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