Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Mello Yellow Sunflower

We're starting another challenge at Tuesday Throwdown this week and our theme is Mello Yellow!  Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish, who also provided the DT with all the images.  Come on over and join in on the challenge for your chance to win a wonderful prize package from Robyn's Fetish and also see the fabulous creations by the design team.

I used this big bold sunflower from Robyn's Fetish for my card and moved leaves around on this until I was blue in the face!  I printed out the image a couple of times, colored it in Copics, and then separated the leaves from the flower.  No matter where I put the leaves then they looked a little wonky.  The background paper is from Doodle Bug Design and the sentiment was in a Simon Says Stamp kit.  I mounted the sentiment on a strip of burlap and then added the twine.

UPDATE on the bridal shower invitations!  Believe it or not, I finally finished all of them - and never want to see another one as long as I live!  Mass production is not my cup of tea I don't guess.  Too boring!  I'll post a picture of one of the cards tomorrow. 

Thanks for stopping by.........and be sure and check out Tuesday Throwdown this week and enter our challenge.
Lynn

31 comments:

Tracy said...

I think the leafs look fine :) really pretty summery card.
That is brilliant about the invites, well done. Xxx

Crafty Judith said...

Morning Lynn and not so mellow lol more of a stunner I would say fabulous job hugs Judith xxx

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,love the fabulous image and great colours.xxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Lynn, I love the sunflower and the sentiment
Kevin xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Love the bold yellow in this design Lynn - and yes, leaves can be an absolute pain to place! But you nailed it is your usual inimitable fashion. Great card.
Blessings
Maxine

Lynn McAuley said...

Gorgeous design, Lynn! Sensational sunflower so beautifully colored! Love the burlap edge with the fishtail banner sentiment.

Anne Temple said...

Fabulous card - so bright and cheerful! Love that big sunflower.

Davi said...

Super card Lynn! I love the background dp with the sunflower and the touch of burlap and twine and the perfect with the sunflower, I like the layers it give nice dimension! Im with you on mass production, not fun!!

Benzi said...

A beautiful card, Lynn. I love that big sunflower and I think the leaves look just great. The burlap looks great with the image.

I can't wait to see your bridal shower invitations. You really finished those quickly. Wow!

Peanut said...

That bit of burlap is just perfect, Lynn. The sunflower is beautifully framed.
xxx Asha

MiamiKel said...

Splendid burst of color! What a country feel this has - and BURLAP! swoon!

Linda Simpson said...

Love this very much, Sunflowers always make me smile, happy flowers I call them.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Chriss America Real said...

Oh soooo pretty! I love sunflowers.

NanaConnie said...

Gorgeous card, Lynn. Love your coloring on the sunflower! Can I guess where you got the burlap strip? lol

Tammy said...

Ah nuts, I was going to ask you to make some shower invitations and I'm a big, big spender! Wonderful card and your coloring is perfect. I think you placement of the leaves is just right!

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card, love the yellows and your colouring is fantastic.xx
♥aNNie
The Journey is the Start

Brenda said...

This is a beautiful card Lynn and I love how you have colored that big beautiful sunflower!! I think your leaves look great but I can relate to moving things around trying to get them to look right. But I'm telling you the leaves don't look wonky now! Now I have to tell you like I told Carol, this mellow yellow stuff has brought back all kind of memories to me. lol Remember the mellow yellow song?? And the mellow yellow drink??? Am I dating myself?!! lol Hugs, Brenda

scrappymo! said...

This card looks great...and I love that your photo of it is on that barn wood looking background!

The burlap for the sentiment is perfect...so suits this great card.

Carol L said...

This sunflower looks great - leaves and all! I love the tiny flowers in the background, as well as that burlap panel & sentiment! NJ!

Darnell said...

This is so warm and enveloping, Lynn! I love the happiness of a sunflower and you've showcased yours brilliantly!! Hugs, Darnell

Shelly Schmidt said...

Loving the bright cheery look you have created- and the texture with the burlap is awesome! Love where you finally ended up putting the flowers. I cannot wait to see the shower invites : )

Shannon White said...

OMGoodness I Absolutely LOVE this Lynn! Such a Cheery Sunflower and I love your BG dp's and the burlap is the Perfect touch!! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Chris said...

Fabulous card, Lynn. The sunflower looks stunning and the design is lovely, I particularly like the added burlap!
Thanks for your kind comment, I am so impressed with how friendly and supportive the Tuesday Throwdown ladies are!
Chris
x

Pamellia said...

What a wonderful card! I love the burlap and natural twine touches, it gives it such an outdoors-ie feel! Lovely! :)

Tammy said...

Oh this is gorgeous Lynn! I love that sunflower and it's colored beautifully! Fabulous bright card!!
Tammy x

Bonnie said...

A beautiful sunflower and I think a perfect placement of leaves! I love that bright sunny background and the burlap and twine that I think are so perfect with sunflowers!

MaryH said...

Mmm-Good. Brillant sunflower and your leaves don't look wonky to me. I like the way one of them edges off the white base. Also loving the digi yellow paper and your touch of the twine & burlap were perfect with the rustic sunflower. Another great design, carried out beautifully. Very summery. TFS & Hugs

Deepti said...

This is lovely, I like the bold sunflower and how beautifully it pops over the yellow BG :)

Jessi Fogan said...

I think the leaves are perfect! I love the burlap under the sentiment too, and how you've coloured the sunflower. It just POPS!

Shirley said...

This is lovely and vibrant too!!! I am in love with that image and everything you did from the DP, the burlap, and the twine!

Marilyn said...

I just love this! The pretty paper compliments this glorious sunflower perfectly. I also really like that strip of burlap.