Monday, August 27, 2012

Let The Sun Shine

Well, summer is finally coming to an end - at least in some places.  School has started once again and the weather should be turning a little cooler.....HOPEFULLY!  It's still awfully hot here - but if I can't complain about the hot weather I can always complain about the cold!



This was a very quick card I did yesterday - not much to it and am not even sure I like it, but it'll make a good note card to send to someone.   It doesn't have a lot of 'oomph".   I used a Hero Arts stamp and a sentiment from MFP.

Thanks for stopping by.......and I'll be back tomorrow with my Shopping Our Stash and {Pin}spirational Challenge posts.  On one of these I was REALLY out of my comfort zone - but wanted to try it anyway.  See you then - and have a great Monday.
Lynn
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23 comments:

  1. TammyAugust 27, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I think your card is very striking! The sunflower is colored perfectly! Great sentiment!!

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  2. MonicaAugust 27, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Hi Lynn, the sentiment on this card has enough oomph and frankly with sunflowers, one doesn't need much. They speak on their own, you know, so sunny is their appearance. Your card is lovely. Sometimes we need just a card like this. It will come in handy for sure.

    Love,
    Monica

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  3. Donna HanleyAugust 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Lynn, I'm sure I like it. It has just the right amount of oomph for me. I love the flower and your wood grain looking paper in the background. As always, I'll be looking forward to your upcoming posts. You do provide me with a bunch of inspiration no matter which style card you showcase. Enjoy your day.

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  4. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsAugust 27, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    What are you talking about?? I love this card!
    That distressed background is perfect for the sunflower, which is gorgeous by the way!

    Again - that background is perfect!!!

    Have a great day!

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  5. Alyce Kit and ClowderAugust 27, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Lol well I like it Lynn! I like the timber look backing and sunflowers are my fave so I really love it :) Beautiful work!

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  6. McCrafty's CardsAugust 27, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful card Lynn, I like the sunflower the cracked background and the sentiment.
    Kevin xx

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  7. BonnieAugust 27, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Nothing says sunshine like a sunflower! I love how it's against a weathered background. Makes me think of an old barn with a garden of sunflowers beside it.

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  8. CherylAugust 27, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    It may have been quick but I think it is quite striking. I love sunflowers and your card really lets this pretty flower shine.

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  9. NanaConnieAugust 27, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Love the crackle background for the sunflower, Lynn, and that's saying a lot since I don't like crackle on much of anything! lol Love your coloring on the flower. I think the card has lots going for it. Clean, bright, bold, and wonderfully simple. What else is there?

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  10. Linda SimpsonAugust 27, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    This is stunning Lynn, I love the sunflower and the beautiful background you have created too.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  11. Anne TempleAugust 27, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I think it looks great. Love your coloring of the sunflower.

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  12. Jessi FoganAugust 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I love the crackly panel - and the sunflower pops right off! I'll join you with the weather woes - I can't wait for the cooler fall weather, but I know I'll end up grumping about winter too ;)

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  13. Mary MarshAugust 27, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I like this card Lynn and the bg you placed the sunflower on is perfect
    my dh planted sunflowers for the first time this year-several varieties and they are blooming profusely

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  14. Carol LAugust 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    That's some very good fussy cutting you've done on this flower! I love the peeled paint background too - what a great look for this card!

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  15. AlissaAugust 27, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I love how the flower pops as the focal point. I think I have this stamp but have yet to use it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. Kathy and LuckyAugust 27, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    I love it!!! CAS, perfection. The flower just pops of the card and love the background you used on it. It is still warm here and looking at near 100 this weekend, but I guess I would rather have that then -20 :)

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  17. MarilynAugust 27, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    How pretty and the sentiment is perfect! I love sunflowers and this card is so striking with the all the white and then that magnificent sunflower. The weathered wood background is very cool.

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  18. Lynn McAuleyAugust 27, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful sun flower, Lynn!! Sunshine has been in plentiful supply this summer in our neck of the woods!

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  19. kiwimeskreationsAugust 28, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Love it Lynn - the sunflower really pops against the soft b/g, and the wee bow id bakers twine is a sweet foil to the flower.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  20. Shannon WhiteAugust 30, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    E this Lynn! sunflowers are one of my all time favs! And yours is no exception! 8-) So Sunny and Cheery and Love the crackle BG too! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  21. Joan ErvinAugust 30, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Ooooh, what a beautiful flower image...it looks fabulous on the antiqued background and I love all the white space!!!!

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  22. MargaretAugust 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I really like this one! It's clean and uncluttered and I love the sentiment and the woodgrain stamp! Beautiful card!!

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  23. Nancy in IowaSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Twine, weathered background, sunflower - a trifecta! I love the simplicity. Well done my friend!

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