Thursday, May 15, 2014

Sunflower/Daisy Note

I just found a great challenge called AAA Cards and thought I'd play around this week with their sketch and see what I could come up with.

I used a die from Memory Box for the trellis and then cut some of that wonderful burlap with paper backing that Connie sent to me.  It's so nice because you can die cut it and don't have a bit of raveling.  If anyone knows where you can get that stuff, let me know because it's just great for adding to cards.  I cut the frame with a SB die and then used yet another die from SU for the daisy/sunflower.  The sentiment from Hero Arts was stamped in Versafine Brown and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

I only used the sketch and not the colors on this one.  I'm so bad at color challenges and it's like a have a mental block against them!  Next time I will try though........hopefully.


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

34 comments:

vic said...

Oohh Lynn another gorgeous card that screams summer love it!

Vic xx

Anne said...

This is lovely Lyn. Very fresh and clean
Anne x

Donna Hanley said...

Another winner from you, Lynn. The simplicity of it is a total class act in my book. I think I may have to look into picking up that trellis die. I had not heard of that burlap/paper backing, but I'll keep my eyes and ears open for you. Enjoy your day.

Lynn McAuley said...

Fabulous textures on this great card!! Love that bright yellow blossom on your die cut burlap! Well done, Lynn!

Tammy said...

On Lynn, wonderful card! Love the trellis die cut!

Benzi said...

How sweet of Connie to send you the wonderful burlap. The flower looks so pretty against it. Love your die cut border, too.

Anne Temple said...

Wonderful card. Love the trellis and the burlap looks fabulous against the white background.

Angela said...

Lynn, your card is textured earthy gorgeousness! I'm a sucker for burlap and trellis. Thank you for joining us at AAA Cards!

Shirley said...

Very warm and elegant! I really like the trellis die cut and the burlap is awesome the way you mounted that wonderful flower on top! Beautiful!!

Jane said...

You've captured the CAS style perfectly with your card. So pleased you played with us at AAA Cards.

Linda Simpson said...

Fabulous Lynn, love the burlap and the trellis.
Hugs
Linda xxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Lynn, I love the design.
Kevin xx

Irish Cherokee said...

I'm having a hard time finding words to describe this card Lynn. It is strikingly beautiful in it's simplicity. It is a masterpiece in its own right. It should be in a display case somewhere.

Victoria Lavender said...

Beautiful, classy and understated. Wow, you do CAS well, it's just great. Speaking of great, Connie is just the best too.

Becky said...

This is just stunning Lynn. I love all the white space and love that die.

kiwimeskreations said...

Talk about elegant and CAS - this is fabulous Lynn.
Blessings
Maxine

Lesley said...

Super card love the trellis and use of burlap - burlap that doesn't fray such a good idea best wishes Lesley x

Hannelie said...

I love your yellow flower on the burlap!
looks fabulous!

Carol L said...

THis is one awesome card! I love the die-cut burlap piece and would also like to know where to find it! Great trellis work too!

Davi said...

Very cool Lynn, love the cool trellis piece down the side with the burlap!!

NanaConnie said...

Oh, Lynn, I love what you did with this sketch! The trellis is wonderful and gives such great texture. The burlap is perfect. Who cares that you didn't also try the colors in the challenge when your card is this beautiful? :-D

Brenda said...

Oh Lynn, I am loving this card!! That die is just beautiful along the side and of course I'm a daisy girl and love that daisy! So color challenge give you a mental block huh?! lol They help me sometimes and sometimes they block me too. lol I must check out this challenge, looks like it is fun and easy to play along with. Hugs

Shelly Schmidt said...

Fab CAS card- love the trellis die and the burlap shape is awesome! I die cut burlap without too much trouble and it only unravels if I pull on the threads.

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is very pretty! Love the CAS style - so hard for me but I just love the clean look! Gorgeous die cut!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness! This is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Bonnie said...

I love that yellow daisy and it looks perfect with the burlap! Love that trellis die too!

Marilyn said...

Wow... what a fabulous CAS card... you do those so well Lynn. Love that burlap and the sunflower.

Julia said...

I really love all the textures you mix and match so well on this beautiful card. Having burlap that wouldn't unravel would be heavenly. Hope to find some!! Thanks so much for playing at AAA Cards.

Tammy said...

Beautiful CAS card! I love that trellis die, and the fabulous burlap!
Tammy x

Cathy said...

Beautiful CAS card Lynn, love the burlap frame looks amazing with the pretty yellow flower, Cathy x

Jessi Fogan said...

That burlap is simply awesome - no raveling! I don't use mine as often as I might because of all those little hairy bits. I love the trellis piece too. And I find colour challenges really challenging too :)

Monica said...

I have been trying to comment on my last visit but blogger would not let me enter your comment box.

I am a big fan of sunflowers and burlap together, so this card is a winner for me.

Love,

M

Joan Ervin said...

Love this beautiful CAS design with the burlap layer and the gorgeous trellis die cut, Lynn...I sooo need that die!!!

Margaret said...

I have always wondered how I would use those intricate die cuts! This is fantastic! The lattice and burlap give a great texture and dimension to this!