Thursday, May 7, 2015

Watercolor Daisies

This is my post today at Dies R Us.
Pop on over and leave some love if you would like!

Happy May to You!!
Diane with you today...my goodness, doesn't it seem like
I was just here...lol...where does the time go?

Spring is definitely in the air in Michigan.....
It's all about flowers and birds singing right now.
I can't seem to stop myself from making flowers..
they just make me happy.


 So, today I have a  pretty watercolor card to share with you.
I used newly released  Ken Oliver watercolor paper to make my flowers,
along with Sue Wilson Designs 
Finishing Touches Delicate Daisies Complete Petals
cut from the watercolor paper
and
Finishing Touches Open Petals cut from white card stock.

I just love these sets of dies.



You can use them in so many different ways.....
together as I did, or separate for a completely different look.

I haven't seen any hummingbirds yet this year,
but I added one to my card cut from a


The stamped image is from an old SU set Le Jardin Botanique.
Isn't it pretty?
I colored on the stamp with my SU markers,
then stamped.
The embossed panel is a Sizzix EB folder.


Have you seen all the NEW dies at Dies R Us right now??
Go take a peek, if like me, you will want them all!!

Dies R Us Challenge blog is having an anniversary party the month of May.
Join in our challenge with us and you "could be" one of five lucky winners!!!
Head on over and see what the Design Team has to inspire you.....
beautiful creations that are a "must see"!!

Thanks for visiting with me today...see you next week!
Diane

Entering the following challenges:
Scrapy Land .... ATG with SL die Crafty Ribbons .... ATG with Ribbon
Inspired by Stamping #93 .... Inspiration Photo
Time Out Challenge .... Home Sweet Home (color inspiration for me)

Creative Moments .... ATG/Color challenge






16 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

Wow! Those designer paper flowers are fabulous! I absolutely LOVE the embossed white framing the stamped image, and the whole arrangement is just stunning!

Ros Crawford said...

My goodness those watercolour daisies are so pretty ... You really didn't need to add anything else to your card!
It's been horrible weather here ... still I'm jetting off for a few days in the sun a week Saturday!
Have a good week Diane!

Mulberry Mindy said...

So pretty, Diane! I love playing with the flower dies, too! Every card I make seems to have flowers. Your inspirational works are simply amazing!
Hugs, from Texas.
Mindy

Lisa said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Diane!! Those flowers look amazing!! I love the colors!! The embossing is fabulous!! Stunning card my friend!!

I got a bunch of my flowers planted and now to just water them and watch them grow!! Have a wonderful week!! Hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Darlene said...

OMG these flowers are gorgeous Diane and the overall card design is just so Spring Time Happy!! Love it!

Sue said...

Wow, this is stunning! Love all the texture and beautiful flowers.

Lori Kobular said...

Love those watercolor paper flowers ~ they are gorgeous as is your card. Thank for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #17!

Jenny Alia said...

Beautiful Diane! Love those open petals dies. You've made them stunning!

sandie said...

Stunning collection of flowers and with so much texture. Fab to see you join us at Time Out.

Mynn xx said...

GORGEOUS card! LOVE all those amazing blooms, and that bow is fantastic! Thank you for joining us at Inspired By Stamping! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Anita in France said...

What a beautiful floral arrangement, Diane ... so much lovely dimension and texture! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

Anne Temple said...

WOW! I need that Sue Wilson set. This looks fabulous!

Gerrina said...

Flowers in so many ways; they look great! The diecut-ones are my favorites on your card... Thank you for linking up at TIME OUT!

Patricia St Martin said...

Gorgeous card and stunning flowers. Fabulous ideas and great inspiration.
Hugz from Wisconsin, Patricia
Scrapy Land Store
rubber stamping is my game blog

Leah said...

Wow what a pretty card and those flowers are amazing! Thanks for sharing with us at Inspired By Stamping!

lisa808 said...

Stunning card! Love your beautiful flowers along with the embossed background and 'window!' Thanks for joining us at IBS! Fabulous job on the color challenge.