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Wednesday, 4 October 2017

The Flower Challenge #13 'Use Your Favourite Flower'

Hi there friends, I am super excited today to announce 
it's our 1st Birthday over at 'The Flower Challenge',
 can't believe we have been going for a whole year
 already!
 
Anyway we have lots of surprises for you there, I am
sure you will want to join in. We have Prizes, 
Guest Designers and great cards of course.
 
This month we would like you to
 'Use Your Favourite Flower', how easy is that ;)
Here is the cue card below for you to add when entering
 our challenge. Please make sure Flowers are the MAIN
image on your cards too.
 
 Please also read all our terms and conditions
there as we are giving away prizes this time we have
a few rules.  
We would hate for you to miss out by not
complying!
 



We also have a new look to our blog there, hope you like
our changes. Anyway here is my card, do try and join in
or at least visit our blog and see all the inspirational cards
 there. 
 
For my first card this month I decided to use this amazing
flower stamp. I have used it a few times now as I really
love it. Definately one of my 'favourite flower' stamps
 at the moment. 
 
Concord & 9th, Hello Lovely, CAS
 
White Linen card
TH Water colour card
 Concord & 9th Hello Lovely stamps (from SevenHillsCrafts)
My Favorite Things sentiment stamp (small hello)
Zig Clean Color pens
Versafine Black Onyx ink
Glamour dust
Clear gems
 
 
I stamped my flower stamp on to my water colour card.
Then I coloured it  using my Zig pens and a water brush.
Then I stamped my large sentiment onto the card. 
 
I took a very small scrap of card and stamped my
 small 'Hello' stamp on that leaving a space at the
 top. I coloured the space using a matching  Zig pen.
 
 I stuck that to my card using 3d pads to add a bit
 of height and interest. Once finished I added my
 panel to an A6 top fold card base. A touch of 
glamour dust and a sprinkling of clear gems
 completed my card.
 
 
Our challenge closes on the 25th October and we are
  back on the 15th with a Reminder card to share.
Good luck everyone !
 

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24 comments:

  1. My Card Attic: Hazel4 October 2017 at 15:41

    Fabulous colouring Viv! LOVE it! Have a great day! Luv & Hugs. Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  2. Lisa T4 October 2017 at 16:09

    Gorgeous Viv, such beautiful colouring, just love the combination of colours on your floral image and the gorgeous black sentiment. I always wished I had got this stamp - it's perfection in my option. I have never used glamour dust (how fun does that sound?!) Do I need it? How high is up? How long is a piece of string? Of course I need it ! Hugs, Lisa xx

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    1. Viv6 October 2017 at 14:06

      Thanks Lisa...can't see a blog to reply to!...yes of course you need it ;) Viv x

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  3. Mac Mable4 October 2017 at 17:03

    So so pretty and can see why you love this stamp. You've made a fantastic job of updating the new blog over on the challenge too x

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    1. Viv5 October 2017 at 19:59

      So kind as always Mac...thank you ;) Viv xx

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  4. cotnob4 October 2017 at 19:53

    A stunning card Viv, absolutely beautiful.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  5. I Card Everyone4 October 2017 at 22:10

    Viv, I love your new look, and find it so hard to believe it has been a whole year! Time surely does fly!
    Your card is gorgeous, coloring sublime, and I do hope to play along with you!
    =]

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  6. Kim Heggins4 October 2017 at 23:28

    Simply gorgeous card...beautiful flowers! Congrats on your anniversary!

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  7. Michelle W5 October 2017 at 00:59

    So beautiful, that stamp is one of my faves too!

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  8. Pam5 October 2017 at 03:39

    Gorgeous card! I love the coring and composition.

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  9. Gerrina5 October 2017 at 09:05

    I can totally see why this is one of your favorite flowerstamps; it looks great in all the different ways you used it!And here it looks so good with stamped the 2nd partly! Hugs, Gerrina

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  10. Karen Dunbrook5 October 2017 at 12:51

    I also love this stamp and the way you used it on this beautiful card. Love the pairing of colours and the hint of blue behind the images...so well done.
    We just can't thank you enough mf for all you do to keep us all on track and to help with the posts etc. We do truly appreciate you!
    xx Karen

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    1. Viv5 October 2017 at 19:58

      Aww thank you Karen, so lovely of you, we have a great team don't we ;) hugs Viv xx

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  11. Maria Rodriguez.5 October 2017 at 16:03

    Hello Vivien: This is a gorgeous card so beautifully colored. Love the awesome shades of blue with the bright pops of pink, the color wash on the outside of this lovely bouquet looks amazing.
    What a year this has been for this challenge, I'm loving every minute of it, being in the company of such talented and wonderful artist has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my humble blogging adventures.
    Thank you so much for keeping all of us in check, especially me, being so patient answering all of my questions and putting my doubts at ease, fixing my mishaps and encouraging all of us along the way, you are the most awesome boss, thank you for all you did this past year and for what you continue doing, I'm looking forward to another year of fun and wonderful experiences with THE FLOWER CHALLENGE.
    Big Hugs,
    Maria.

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    1. Viv5 October 2017 at 19:56

      Aww my dear you will have me in tears soon! thank you for your lovely words, we have a great team don't we, so lucky to be part of it all too ;) hugs Viv xx

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  12. Desperatehousewifecraft5 October 2017 at 18:13

    Gorgeous card Vivien and I love the bright pastel colours you used to colour it! I also love the new logo and look of the blog. Who designed the new logo? Its beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and wishing your challenge many many more beautiful years to come!

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    1. Viv5 October 2017 at 19:54

      Thank you, so kind.I design my own blog and graphics also do everything for 'The Flower Challenge' one also.It's Aileen Ryan's challenge really though as she started it all...I mainly boss peope about there lol.Glad you like the design/logo though ;) Viv x

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  13. Ruth6 October 2017 at 11:27

    Viv, this is so pretty. I love the colours and your blue haze around them is perfect. I may have to get this stamp..... I've seen you use it so many times and I never get tired of it! Thank you also for putting up with us, I know it's a bit like herding cats. I have my blog to update as well thanks to you, so that is on my list for when the last box is unpacked :) It's been a fun rollercoaster year :) xx

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  14. Faith A at Daffodil Cards6 October 2017 at 19:31

    LURVE this card with it's so pretty colours and design Viv.
    Faith
    x

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  15. TaeEun7 October 2017 at 04:07

    The aqua and pink on the flowers look so pretty together and I love you used the same color for the background as for the big flowers!!! Thank you so much for all you do for The Flower Challenge, Vivien!!! Thinking of you!

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  16. Julye8 October 2017 at 15:45

    You chose such pretty colours for your flowers it simply shout summer love it , thanks for sharing.

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  17. Cara9 October 2017 at 11:05

    I love how bright and cheerful your card is, just fabulous x

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  18. Karren12 October 2017 at 07:14

    Beautiful card, Viv! The soft blue behind that gorgeous image really makes it pop.

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  19. lostinpaper13 October 2017 at 21:51

    Your card is stunning and I can see why this stamp is a fave. Love your bright yet soft watercoloured look. Congrats on your Yearversary!

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Thank you so much for leaving a comment, every one much appreciated :) Viv xx