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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.





43 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  11. gorgeous claire, simply gorgeous!

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

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

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

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

    Mary
    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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

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  20. Very cool. I would love to see the tutorial.

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  21. 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. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. Claire
    This is a beautiful card. I am in aw of that lovely flower and look forward to the tutorial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. BEautiful flower, thanks for sharing

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

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  39. 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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