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Monday, 28 July 2008

...a wee flower


It occurred to me the other day that I haven't yet made any cards that have flowers on them. I'm not good at growing flowers and the ones I like best are the wild flowers that grow along the hedges - I particularly like the fuschia that grow everywhere all over Cork and Kerry in the south -I have a big bank of fuschia in my back garden and every time I look at them I think of holidays in the South.

Anyhow - here's a wee flower card I made using ribbon. - I don't have a good selection of ribbon and I'm hoping to get my hands on some lovely ribbon from America very soon.

I have a mini tutorial for this in case anyone is interested - I took the photos when I made a wee card for my daughter - she wanted bright colours!!! AAggghh! I like just about any shade of any colour as long as it's not bright!!

Anyhow - If you fancy having a go at one of these - leave a message in the comments and I'll draw up the tutorial.
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43 comments:

  1. Annapurna28 July 2008 at 23:01

    Claire, How can you like Christmas so much and not like bright colors?
    This card is awesome and the wee flower is even more awesome. I don't mind a tutorial, doesn't mean I will go off and make one. I collect ribbon and never seem to use it on my cards :-)

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  2. Unknown29 July 2008 at 00:06

    What a fantastic card Claire...I am soooo inspired now I think I will get of my bottom and go make some to...
    Donna
    Xx

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  3. Molly B29 July 2008 at 00:12

    That is beautiful. I would love to see how you made it. You have some of the most amazing creations I have ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing it all. -Molly B

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  4. Niki Estes29 July 2008 at 00:27

    This is so neat, Claire! I've never seen a flower like that. You are so creative!

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  5. Leigh Ann Baird29 July 2008 at 01:00

    Claire, you're a genius! Please post a tutorial when you can.

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  6. Heidi29 July 2008 at 01:24

    Oh Claire!!! Your flower is FANTASTIC!!!!! Sorry to shout but it is beautiful! You are so creative & talented!

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  7. Anonymous29 July 2008 at 02:11

    Claire -- your flower is gorgeous!! I would LOVe the tutorial to give a try!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  8. Anonymous29 July 2008 at 02:36

    Claire, you amaze me! Wonderful job and of COURSE you have to do a tutorial!! Thanks for sharing!

    ~ Pam
    (prhansen on PTI)

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  9. Unknown29 July 2008 at 02:44

    This is just lovely Claire - looks very complicated! I'd love to see how you did it!! :)

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  10. Kacey Elliott29 July 2008 at 03:03

    UHHHH - Yeah - of course I want a tutorial! Perfectly beautiful!

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  11. IamDerby29 July 2008 at 03:24

    gorgeous claire, simply gorgeous!

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  12. Emilia29 July 2008 at 05:20

    You are so talented!!! Your cards are so elegant and special. Keep up the good work! I am happy you joined the PTI community. It will be nice to have a tutorial.
    Emilia

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  13. Anonymous29 July 2008 at 05:41

    I would love to know how to make this lovely ribbon flower! I hope you will do a tutorial.

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  14. Anonymous29 July 2008 at 05:43

    p.s. once again I've passed on an award to you.
    Hugs,
    em

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  15. Anonymous29 July 2008 at 06:40

    Hi Claire, Lovely flower, I imagine you will be deluged with requests for the tutorial, so I will put my vote in early on. By the way, have a look at the Graphicus blog (Glenda's), they have been running a Christmas card competition, which I just thought might be of interest!!!! My entry is the little row of paper cutout trees.

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  16. Lynn Mercurio29 July 2008 at 11:59

    This is stunning, Claire! Your beautiful use of ribbon combined with the other elements is breath takingly awesome. Fabulous job, and YES, I would love a tutorial! You ROCK!

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  17. Keri Lee Sereika29 July 2008 at 12:59

    UMMM YES YES YES!!! I want to see hwo to make those..this card is AMAZING!!!!

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  18. Primitive Seasons29 July 2008 at 14:48

    Gorgeous and would love a tutorial. Your creations are wonderful.

    Mary
    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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  19. Tamara29 July 2008 at 16:40

    OMG!! my jaw dropped when I saw your card. The flower is AWESOME!! Please share a tutorial.

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  20. Terri29 July 2008 at 17:55

    Very cool. I would love to see the tutorial.

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  21. Anonymous29 July 2008 at 18:56

    Claire, I just stumbled into your blog (from PTI site) and had to tell you, your work is some of the most beautiful I've seen. And there are a lot of very talented people out there, so that's quite a compliment!

    But more than that, I've been very touched by the sweet spirit you seem to have. Bless you Claire. Keep up the amazing work. Thank you for sharing your talen. I have a feeling there will be great things in your future!

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  22. Janine29 July 2008 at 21:41

    OH MY!!! Simply amazing!!

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  23. Melissa Flieg29 July 2008 at 22:14

    Your flower is beautiful.

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  24. Nancy30 July 2008 at 00:46

    Claire,
    I don't know how I came to find your blog but, I find it very enjoyable! The way your written words flow to the elegance and beauty of your cards. I've never been to Ireland but it looks beautiful... maybe thats your inspiration! One more vote for a tutorial on your gorgeous flower.

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  25. Sheila D30 July 2008 at 02:55

    I would love a tutorial. This flower is beautiful. I'm sure I can't duplicate it without directions. Your blog is fantastic. Love it!

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  26. Suzstamps30 July 2008 at 16:07

    Hello Claire, I am so glad I found your blog! Your work is beautiful! We have so much in common, fabric, stamps, and such. Your photos of Ireland are stunning. I have always wanted to visit as it is my grandfathers homeland. Keep up the wonderful work. I will visit often!

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  27. Barbara31 July 2008 at 02:20

    Claire
    This is a beautiful card. I am in aw of that lovely flower and look forward to the tutorial

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  28. Anonymous31 July 2008 at 04:18

    This is stunning! You are so talented! Pretty please give us a tutorial!

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  29. Marge4 August 2008 at 03:14

    Breathtakingly beautiful, Claire! Love this card & your awesome flower!!!

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  30. Anonymous14 August 2008 at 01:21

    Beautiful!!!

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  31. Anonymous14 August 2008 at 01:37

    Found your website via http://mesharingwithu.blogspot.com/. Thank you so much for this beautiful tutorial. It is a beautiful card!

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  32. Anonymous14 August 2008 at 03:28

    Absolutely beautiful wee flower! Your blog is a wonderful inspiration, also! You do magnificent work!!

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  33. Roxie14 August 2008 at 03:31

    Claire what a beautiful card thanks for sharing it with us.

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  34. Roxie14 August 2008 at 03:34

    Claire what a beautifull card. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  35. Jen14 August 2008 at 23:30

    WOW! THat is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation.

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  36. SusanBluerobot16 August 2008 at 20:39

    WEE flower (plus SCAL pattern and link to instructions)
    http://susanbluerobot.blogspot.com/2008/08/wee-flower-plus-scal-pattern-and-link.html

    I love these wee flowers thank you soo much

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  37. Anonymous17 August 2008 at 11:37

    Awesome card! I love it!

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  38. Sonya21 August 2008 at 05:20

    Your flower card is spectacular. I came across your post on the PTI forum and am so glad I did. Your cards are amazing and your photographs make me want to pack my bags and husband and buy a ticket to Ireland. Very inspiration and thanks for the tutorials.

    Sonya

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  39. Jan Hunnicutt21 August 2008 at 15:59

    I love your flower, very pretty! I just discovered your blog by linking off the PapertreyINK blog, how neat! Georgous pictures.

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  40. Anonymous4 October 2008 at 20:07

    BEautiful flower, thanks for sharing

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  41. Kathy Billings23 November 2008 at 17:08

    What a beautiful card, you are very talented. I would love the tutorial for this flower please.

    Kathy
    Eggdcr8tr@satx.rr.com

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  42. Anonymous4 August 2009 at 05:58

    Hi Loved your Red Flower Is there a template for this It's Fantastic Hugs Nellie

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  43. Kelly S.20 November 2009 at 12:38

    Claire this is too stunning for words! The colors and technique are amazing...listen to your daughter! You CAN do bright brilliantly!

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