Saturday, February 20, 2010

Yes, They Are REAL Flowers!


Several months ago, a friend of mine and I were rooting around in a local thrift shop (don't you just love those things!) and I found a Flower Press - still in the box and never opened - for $1.00. I could just hardly turn something like that down, right? At the time I still had some blue Salvia blooming so cut a few and "pressed" it. This card is the end result! I also "pressed" some pansies but when I took them out, the petals all separated (I'm still working on getting some of those right). Now I just can't wait for spring to see what other kind of flowers I can "process"!

I used Ballet Blue, Very Vanilla, and Bella Birds DP. I attached the flowers and added the pink satin ribbon. I NEVER make this size card (8 X 3 1/2) but needed it this size in order to have the flowers look right.

Thanks for stopping by...................
Lynn

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13 comments:

  1. ElizabethFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Oh how beautiful. A piece of summer in the winter. Works so well with the cardstock and DSP you chose. Just lovely.

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  2. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsFebruary 20, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Wow Lynn!! What a terrific find at the thrift store and a gorgeous gorgeous card! I love that real flowers are used on it!!! Beautiful!
    Maria

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  3. CarrieFebruary 21, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Wow how awesome Lynn! A thrift store find and look at the beautiful creation that came from it. I can't wait to see what else you do with it.

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  4. paigeFebruary 21, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Amazing card with the hope for spring!

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  5. LauraFebruary 21, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Oh Lyn,you did great on not passing up the great deal.This card is gorgeous!

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  6. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 21, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Lucky find- what a gorgeous card! The pressed flower is beautiful!

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  7. Lynn McAuleyFebruary 22, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    These look absolutely amazing, Lynn!! With Texas wildflowers about to burst into bloom, I can't wait to see what else you create!! Beautiful, beautiful work!!!

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  8. JacquelFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    What an aweseomc card! Love those flowers...very creative!!!

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  9. sarahwFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    So pretty! I love that idea of pressed flowers. :)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Wow! What a fabulous find. Great idea to put that flower press to work in the dead of winter. Whoever received this card of poseys will be so happy. Nice work.

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  11. TinaFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I am a thrift shop junky, too! Love what you did with your pressed flowers!

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  12. Susan (peebsmama)February 23, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Very pretty and even more special because you pressed the flowers yourself.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    I am the proud recipient of this card for my birthday. Lynn is so talented - creative, innovative. I am so proud of her for pursuing this art and those of you who appreciate her work.

    Tinka

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