Thursday 14 January 2021

Heart Flower


This card has been made using the single flower image from the Heart Flower set by Pinksy Doodles. It is a lovely set with the main plant and the single flower. As soon as I saw this I just knew what I was going to do with it.



I printed the image 3 time to create layers. The back layer is the full stamp,  layer 2 follows the spiky flower petals and layer 3 is the heart flower petals and the centre.

All layers are coloured using a combination of Promarkers and Spectrum Noir markers. The final layer has lots of shading with Arteza pencils. All layers were fussy cut and raised up on foam pads.

I filled the centre with glossy accents to act as a glue base. I then used a combination of small flower beads and then filled in the rest with tiny accent beads. I added some tiny purple gems to the flower beads to add a bit of sparkle. You can see the centre in more detail in the image below.


I used a spotty patterned paper cut into 4 squares laid onto the lilac card base. These squares have been edged with a Pentel silver paint marker.

The sentiment is from Brenda's Sunny Sentiments pack from the Pinksy Doodles Etsy store. You get loads of lovely sentiments perfect to cheer someone up

I printed the sentiment, edged with the silver marker and added some tiny purple star gems in the corners.


This card is for a neighbour and friend who cheered me up with a bunch of flowers when I needed it. She is a teacher, working from home with 2 kiddies and I imagine she is a little overwhelmed at the moment. I wanted to thank her for her lovely gesture when I needed a boost and will be returning that with this thank you card and some pretty flowers. The sentiment on the front is particularly apt and I decorated the card centre with a typed sentiment, edged with the silver pen. This is a pre-bought card blank that I don't usually use as I think they are too thin so I added a white one on the inside as the 'insert' and then added some more of the patterned paper to the inside.


I do hope you like this card. I really enjoyed making it as the bold flower outline really lent itself to layering in this way. It took quite a while to do but crafting brings me so much joy and I know the recipient will appreciate the work that has gone into it.

Card Details -

Size - 5" x 7"
Digital Image - Heart Flower (Pinksy Doodles)
Colouring Medium - Promarkers, Spectrum Noir Markers, Arteza Pencils, Pentel Silver Paint Marker
Embellishments - Flower beads, Accent Beads, self adhesive gems


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges (in Alphabetical Order)

49 comments:

  1. What an amazing way to use Clare's image, it looks wonderful. Such a kind thought to make it for your neighbour too. Thanks so much for joining in with my favourite colour challenge at Allsorts.
    Lynn x

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  2. Wow,this is absolutely stunning! So much work has gone into all these layers and it's absolutely gorgeous. Love the background paper too, it really makes the image stand out. What a lovely neighbour you have and I'm sure she'll love this card. Thanks for joining in with the challenge this week at Passion for Markers. Hugs, Karen x

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  3. So clever and thanks for sharing at Colour Crazy challenge and hope you will join us again in the new challenge

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  4. Wonderful card and how you created the flower center is so clever Mandy!

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  5. So beautifully done Mandy. Loving the way you used the image!
    Thanks so much for joining in at Allsorts challenge as well as my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  6. Wonderful card. Great colors and design. Thanks for sharing over at Crafty Sentiments, Aud Sentiments, Colour Crazy,

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  7. Fantastic coloring. Love 3D design and gorgeous beads in center. Thanks for playing with us at Colour Crazy.

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  8. You really have brought that bloom to life Mandy and so pretty how you highlighted the centre. Your neighbour will really appreciate the gesture I am sure.

    One of my daughters is a senior ethics tutor and two of her children in their first year teaching english and history, they the all tell me teaching live lessons from home brings more than a few challenges. Not least it's a big expectation that all children have a computer on which they can work for a full school day. The result, they are catching up live with children early morning and all evening.

    Many thanks for sharing your 'Favourite Colour' with us at Allsorts challenge.

    B x

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  9. Mandy, such a beautiful jeweled flower creation! Thank you for sharing your floral project with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. Good Luck! Stay safe and happy crafting!
    Hugs,
    Jan
    (Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi stamp shop)

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  10. Beautiful card Thank you for joining us at Ike's World Challenges. Good luck Ginny DT for
    Ike'sWorld challenge
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  11. Lovely colours and a very striking design. I love all the bling in the flower center. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Jocelyn x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  12. Such a lovely card full of beautiful color and dimension! I'm sure this will bring joy to your neighbor and it will definitely brighten her day! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Path of Positivity! ~Katrina

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  13. Such a lovely card! Beautiful coloring!
    Thanks for linking up at Polkadoodles Craft Challenge.
    Ana

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  14. Lovely card.
    Carol xx
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  15. A lot of work to make your card and it paid off - it's really pretty.
    Pamela
    CD Sunday Plus DT.

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  16. Oh so pretty Mandy! What a work of art!

    Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends! Good Luck!

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  17. Wow! Wow! Wow! Mandy, this is absolutely spectacular! Gosh, what a lot of work! Your flower centre is just incredible! Beautiful card design and I love that you layered it up for more dimension. This would be a gift all by itself, and it's such a beautiful way to thank your friend. Thanks for sharing this with us at Passion for Markers!
    Linda

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  18. Oh this is wonderful! Love the many layers of the flower. The sentiment is very sweet!
    Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's and good luck with your entry! :)
    ~ DT Saphron
    Lemon Biscuit

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  19. This is so pretty!! I love the dimension and the fabulous beaded center!! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built and LTSCB.

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  20. It's so pretty card, Mandy. Love the color combination.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Through The Craft Room Door 
    Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Hugs,
    Mifta.
    Owner ~ MS Kraft Store
    DT ~ Scrapping4funChallenges
    DT ~ Through The Craft Room Door
    DT ~ Make the Card Challenge

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  21. I really like this digi image - and the center with the beads etc. if stunning. Thanks for joining us over at The House that Stamps Built.

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  22. Great flower design, and a very striking card
    Thank you for joining us
    Margaret
    CD sunday plus DT

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  23. How beautiful- love your layered flower and the pretty center flowers too. Wonderful card! Thanks for joining in the challenge for January at Jan's Digi's!

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  24. Youre card is so beautiful, thanks for sharing with us at the Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Blog.
    Hugs Ilonka DT

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  25. Wow. That flower is amazing. I love that beautiful center. It's a very clever design. And the sentiment is perfect for Try It on Tuesday. Thanks so much for joining us. Hugs-Erika

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  26. Stunning card, your neighbour will love it! Thank you for joining in my challenge at PFM
    Natx

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  27. Lovely card ! Thank you for your contribution to our January 'Squares' challenge! Corrie xx

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  28. Love the simplicity of your card and it's a really pretty colour combo. Thank you for joining us at CD Sunday Plus Wynn DT

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  29. A really stunning card. Love the colours you used. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Paper Shelter challenge - Patsy DT

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  30. Great project - thank you for joining in with the Country View Crafts Challenge.

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  31. absolutely wonderful!!
    thanks for playing with us at 613 Avenue Create.
    xxx
    Vivi

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  32. You've created a lovely card and I'm sure it made your neighbours day to receive it.

    Jo
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  33. Lovely Creation - thank you for joining us at Penny's - Good luck x

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  34. Bold and beautiful card, Mandy! Thanks for linking to My Time To Craft. --Becca/DT

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  35. Cute card, love the sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Get Creative Challenges! Angie-DT/Owner

    http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
    https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/
    http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/
    http://angiescreationsblog.blogspot.com/

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  36. This is a beautiful card! Your fussy cutting skills are exceptional, I would have thought of the flower to be a diecut. The centre of the flower is absolutely stunning. Thank you for joining us and showing a little you at Time Out challenges. Hugs ~ Ishani.

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  37. Beautiful thanks for joining ❤️

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  38. Fabulous card, Thank you for Joining us at Scrapping4funChallenge and waiting to see next time. 


    Hugs 

    Meena S4F DT

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  39. Carte très originale, proche d'un bijou.
    Merci de nous avoir rejoint au Colour Crazy Challenge.
    Avec l'espoir de vous revoir de nouveau.
    Maryann Scrapbooking Guest Designer Colour Crazy Challenge

    Very original card, close to a jewel.
    Thanks for joining us at the Colour Crazy Challenge.
    Hope to see you again.
    Maryann Scrapbooking Guest Designer Colour Crazy Challenge

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  40. Wonderful work. Thank you for joining us over on the Simply Create Too Blog. Good Luck!

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  41. Mandy: Hey! I'm back this time for A Place To Start challenge blog design team to say thanks for supporting and linking your FAB card to our January anything goes theme! --Becca/DT

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  42. Beautiful project.
    Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Julie T

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  43. I love how you made the flower, its texture - it's lovely!

    Thank you for joining Ike's Blog Challenge!

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  44. Thank you so much for joining in with the Favourite Colour Duo AYLI challenge. Your make is gorgeous and we really appreciate you taking the time to enter. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Squirrel x

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  45. Gorgeous card as always Mandy
    Thanks for joining us at Le Anns World 101 challenge
    DT Priyadarshini

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  46. A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Get Creative Challenges.
    Hugs, Sandy DT

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  47. Such a lovely card. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog. I hope you can join us again soon.
    Victoria DT

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  48. Mandy, love your flower, the center is beyond gorgeous! Hope you are well! We sure do appreciate you sharing your art with us at Love to Craft and hope to see you again soon! XOXO, Aimeslee LTCCB DT http://paper-paisleys.blogspot.com/

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  49. So beautiful. thank you for joining us
    Colouring in Scrapland DT

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