Thursday, July 14, 2011

Rose Birthday Card

Hello everyone!  I am really excited today because I stepped outside of my comfort zone and made some paper flowers.  These flowers were fun to make, and I was so happy that they turned out looking somewhat like roses! :)  I followed a video tutorial to make these flowers... you can see that video here.  This card is definitely more elegant than I'm used to making too...  There is no amount of Create a Critter on here at all!  Hee hee....  :)  Here's the card....

Cricut Cardz Challenge- create a birthday card for a grandparent
Birthday Sundaes- create a birthday card using green, orange, and white
Scrappy Frogs Challenge- use flowers in your project





A2 sized card
Cricut cartridges used:
George and Basic Shapes- flowers (each size is cut x3) cut at 1.5", 2", 2.5"
Storybook- frame cut at 1.51" for white piece, 1.71" for green piece
Disney Princess Dreams Come True- leaves cut at 1.5", 1.94"
Cuttlebug- argyle
Sentiment- Hero Arts Birthday Messages stamp set
Glue gun

Well there it is....  No stickles, no punny sentiment, no Create a Critter....  Just a pretty fancy card!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!  :)

**I am also going to enter this into the Kissed by a Frog linky party: http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com/2011/07/frog-blog-love-linky-party-5.html
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25 comments:

  1. TyTynNiyasmomJuly 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Amy this is absolute gorgeous!!! You did an amazing job with the roses :)

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  2. LisaJuly 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    WOW, Amy, this is absolutely GORGEOUS! Your roses turned out fabulously - they look so real, like a very elegant corsage! LOVE it :D

    Lisa

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  3. girliaJuly 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    OMG!! This is a beautiful card. Love those roses.

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  4. AmyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Wow! Amy this is stunning! Those roses are AMAZING!! I love the embossed background as well! Beautiful card! :)Amy

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  5. MaribelJuly 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Your flowers are beautiful! Such a classy card!
    Great touch with the embossing!
    Maribel

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  6. ShellyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wow gorgeous!!! I LOVE paper flowers and yours are beautiful!
    Shelly

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  7. MyCuriousCraftsJuly 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Amy, what an amazing card...love it. You did a FAB job! ~Shen

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  8. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I can practically smell the roses! BEEutiful!!!!!

    Love ya,
    Joni

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  9. Dr Sonia S VJuly 14, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Amy I love the flowers and the colors!! It contrasts so well with the white!
    Thank You for leaving such wonderful compliments on my blog earlier dear!
    love
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  10. Sandy from UkiahJuly 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oh Amy , you need to step out of your comfort zone more often, this is just GORGEOUS...

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  11. Pat N.July 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful card, Amy. Your flowers are perfect. Very Very pretty!--Pat N.

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  12. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Oh my goodness...I LOVE YOUR CARDS!! You do such an amazing job! I usually make a card every seaon to send to Grandparents with updated pics of my kids, so I can't wait to try some of your ideas!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and for leaving such a sweet comment! I'm following back and can't wait to read more of your blog!

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  13. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    your card turned out beautiful. im thinking about buying one of the circuit cutters your inspiring me.
    lauren

    and im your newest follower as well

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  14. CindyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Ok Amy, I am gasping! This is just an awesome card. Those flowers look like they are real and I LOVE the embossing in the background! Just an unbelievable card....wow!
    Cindy Porter
    http://cardcrazeeme53.blogspot.com/

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  15. AsylumTanyaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    This card is very lovely! The flowers are my favorite! Thanks for becoming a follower of mine. I am now following you!

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  16. GloraJuly 14, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Wow, this is SERIOUSLY STUNNING. Those flowers are perfect. I've been afraid to even try one but you are making want to try, it is just too gorgeous. Hugs- Glora

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  17. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    OH WOW!!!! Your card is stunning...Thanks for joining us at Birthday Sundays ...HUGS...SK :)

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  18. mamawcindyJuly 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Your Card is so Pretty!! Love the Colors! Would love to see a Tutorial on how to make the Flowers. I am a New Follower of Yours. Can't wait to come back and see what else you Create. :0)

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  19. MelissaJuly 15, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Your card is gorgeous,love the colors and the flowers are beautiful, you did such a fabulous job with the challenge! Thanks so much for joining CCC!

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  20. Karen HJuly 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Well my goodness, Amy... this doesn't look like it was outside your comfort zone at all! It's stunning! The flowers are gorgeous and I absolutely cannot wait to view that video and make my own! :D Beautiful work, my friend!

    Hugs and blessings! :o)
    http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com

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  21. MarleneJuly 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful Card! Love the Roses! Thanks for playing with us at Birthday Sundaes!

    Marlene
    Birthday Sundaes DT

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  22. N2ScrapN4FunJuly 17, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful card. The flowers are gorgeous.

    Thanks for playing along @ CCC.

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  23. ShersL84bedJuly 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful!

    SMiles Sher

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  24. VickyJuly 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    beautiful, love how you did the flowers. you need to do a video they look soo real and I am a new follower

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  25. UnknownJuly 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I am so glad you joined the linky party last week and had fun!! I hope you will join me again tomorrow!!
    THANK YOU SO MUCH,
    Jenni

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