Inspiration Challenge #21
Like what you see here? Well this is a sneak peak at my final entry as Guest Designer with Keesh’s Inkspirations Challenges. I have absolutely loved being involved with these challenges from the other side of the fence (so to speak) and it certainly has challenged me to look at my tools, stamp sets and colours with a new approach.
This week’s challenge is an inpsiration pic:
and here is my entry:
What do you think? I have to say I am really happy with it. When I first looked at the pic my thoughts jumped straight to Fifth Avennue Floral, Regal Rose and Pink Pirouette.
I have recently begun making flowers out of all sorts of punches and DSP and so I knew I wanted to incorporate them on the front. These are made by punching cardstock with the scallop circle punch and running them through the crimper (A LOT!) to break down the fibres and peel the cardstock into two layers. Then layer them together and pin with a brad and scrunch them up to your liking. I ended up making several different colours and then used my smaller circle punches to make the smaller buds. I loved making these so much I have a desk full of different colours – they are sooo purty! You can also use tissue paper but it has be folded over and layered on cardstock to allow the punch to cut through.
Here is a view from the side and you can see a little peak of the Fifth Avenue Floral rose in there too.
Stamp set: Occasional Greetings, Fifth Avenue Floral
Cardstock: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Always Artichoke
Inks: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Big Shot Scallop Circle Die, Circle Scissors Plus, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Sweet Always DSP, Clear Rhinestone brads, 5 Petal Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4″ circle punch, 1″ circle punch, glue dots.
Well as I said I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Challenge Team and I have so say what an amazingly talented bunch of girls Keesh and her Team are. Thanks for the warm welcome and blog love girls! I have soaked up their brilliance and hope to play more often!
Don’t forget to go and check out the other Design Team members creations. Keesh is having technical dramas this week and hasn’t been able to load her item so Kirsty is hosting the challenge. I’d love to see you have a go and upload your entry with Mr Linky on Kirsty’s blog.
I hope you get the chance to join in.
Makeesha
Kirsty
Chantelle
Teneale
Sarah-Jane
Renee
Cindy
Cheers
Posted in 3D items, Big Shot, Cards, Challenges, Guest Designer
April 30th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
How pretty Lou – I love it alot – those flowers are GORGEOUS. Well done. x
April 30th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Totally delightful Louise. Very pretty card.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Absolutely DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Lou!!! Nothing more I can say really! lol
Karen
x
April 30th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Wow lou!! Those flowers are just gorgeous! I will have to try that technique. I just usually scrunch up some DSP. I love the fibred look you have created more. Thanks for your fabulous creations as a Guest DT member, they have been scrumptious!!
Kirsty
April 30th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Am so going to miss having you on this team, you have so come out of the square and producing some wonderful creations. Thanks for sharing.
Vic xox
April 30th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Absolutely gorgeous Louise
April 30th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Oh my gosh, Kirsty, you’ve outdone yourself again this week! What a truly fabulous card! Love the round shape, the colors and those beeoutiful flowers! Wow!
Cindy
April 30th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Sorry, didn’t mean Kirsty, I meant Louise!!! It’s still early here and I’m apparently not totally awake yet… It’s been really nice to have you be a guest designer. What a way to finish with a bang!
April 30th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Well you sure went out with a Bang Lol!! What a fabulous creation and what a great match for the inspiration pic! TFS!
April 30th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
WOW LOUISE this is just the prettiest thing I have seen all day. Gorgeous. you know I love my scrunched flowers I will have to give these a go too. TFS
April 30th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
love it, love it, love it!! What a beautiful idea Louise, they remind me of Poppys just emerging from their furry buds, with their crinkly petals trying to unfold in the morning sun. Just gorgeous!!! Will be having a go at making some of these as soon as I can. x
April 30th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
I am sad it is over, I loved popping over each week to see what you have done for the challenge, you have wowed us with your creative goodness and really enjoyed it.
Love this card and think the flowers you made are just fabulous.
Ten :0)
May 1st, 2010 at 12:10 am
oh wow, Louise, this is stunning!
May 1st, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Wow, this is stunning Louise. I love it so much and those flowers are gorgeous. This is such a perfect card to match the inspiration picture, you have done an amazing job.
Take care, have a wonderful week.
Lee-Anne
xox
May 1st, 2010 at 10:05 pm
AWESOME, AWESOME,AWESOME!!! Just love the colours and those colours:)
May 1st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
ooops…did I say colours twice!?! I meant love those FLOWERS too!! lol:)
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
This is just gorgeous!! I lurve the flowers! Thanks for sharing X
May 6th, 2010 at 5:39 am
This is absolutely gorgeous. You are very clever with the flower idea, loving it!!! Love who you have used the scallop die.
Karen G.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Hi Lou, I’m having a cuppa and a lovely browse through your blog
I adore these flowers and your rouched ribbon! Lovvin’ all the textures! You have a gorgeous blog!
Lee x