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Friday, July 3, 2009

For Jenelle

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A dear friend is having serious surgery next week, so I wanted to make a special card for her. She suffers from several debilitating illnesses and really struggles with even getting out of bed in the morning. I want her to have this by her bedside while she's in the hospital.


I turned to Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #11 for my inspiration. I didn't have any light gray cardstock, so I used a darker one and some light gray patterned paper instead. I wanted to experiment with some tissue paper flowers, only to discover that hubby had used up all the pink for my birthday presents (and I can't complain; the man actually bothered to wrap my gifts). So, instead I used Raspberry Fizz cardstock. The flower was easy to make: I just cut out layers with my Nesties, embossed them with my Cuttlebug, then bent the edges a bit. The leaves were cut freehand, then crumpled for some dimension.

I really hope my friend will love this card. What do you think?

Stamps: Always in My Thoughts (SU)
Paper: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Garden Green, PTI Raspberry Fizz, October Afternoon dp
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Nestabilities blossoms, scalloped edge punch, designer label punch, corner rounder punch, Cuttlebug Houndstooth, button, ribbon (SU), pearls (Kaisercraft)
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78 comments:

  1. Dana GustafsonJuly 3, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    This is a lovely card for your friend Ann! The gorgeous layered flower is sure to bring a smile to her face.

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  2. StampinCathyJuly 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    This cute card will bright her day.

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  3. Maureen PJuly 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    OMG!! I love this!! The black border is such a nice detail...top 10 for sure :)

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  4. ~amy~July 3, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Ann, this will definitely make your friend's day...it is absolutely fabulous...

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  5. AnitaJuly 3, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    This is beautiful! Your friend is lucky to receive this card.

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  6. Mandy Schneider 97July 3, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    So sweet!! I love love the flower! the color is fabulous..great job!! TFS!
    Mandy

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  7. Lyn SJuly 3, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Your card will certainly make your friend smile, Ann! The flower is just gorgeous!

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  8. Kelley EubanksJuly 3, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    It is beautiful... I am sure she will love it!!

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  9. Cindy LeeJuly 3, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Your card is SO PRETTY, Ann! I love it, espcially the flower! You are really good with flowers. I really love your style..clean, shabby chic and elegant! I hope your friend will recover soon. I'm sure she'll love this card! Who doesn't??

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  10. Laura :)July 3, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    What a beautiful card! The flower is so pretty!!! I'm sure it will brighten your friend's day.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Oh Ann this is so beautiful!
    Your friend will be so happy to get this card.
    I hope she makes a good recovery.
    All my healing prayers to her.
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  12. Angie TiemanJuly 3, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    Oh my! This is beautiful! I just posted mine and like yours much better! hee! hee! I couldn't get more gray worked in, but I LOVE your gray polka dots and big pink flower!

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  13. Ann KranitzJuly 3, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Very pretty I just know this will brighten your friends day.

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  14. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJuly 3, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    I'm sure your friend will love having this card by her side during her recovery. I will send good thoughts and prayers to her. What a sweet friend you are!
    Maria

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  15. Susan RaihalaJuly 3, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Your friend will LOVE this card and find comfort and hope in her recovery.

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  16. EvelinJuly 3, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    This card is beautiful. Love the layered flower! :)

    Did you use punches or did you hand cut them out? :)

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  17. KathleenJuly 3, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    I LIKE it~I'm sure you friend will feel so special when she gets it---great job on the challenge!

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  18. SmilynStefJuly 3, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Love that beautiful bloom.

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  19. My SerendipityJuly 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    It's beautiful, how can she not love it..very nice work and prayers for your friend.

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  20. MaggiJuly 3, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    What a beautiful card, she will love it!

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  21. Cheryl WalkerJuly 3, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Very very pretty, and she will love it!! I do hope everything goes well for her!!

    Have a wonderful 4th!!

    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  22. Becky CarafaJuly 3, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    This is beautiful! She will surely appreciate it!

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  23. paigeJuly 3, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I like the bright pop of the flower on the neutral card base.

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  24. AUsome momJuly 3, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I think it's fabulous and she will LOVE it! Your flower turned out beautifully and I love the combination of colors! Love that scalloped edge too :)

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  25. Randee EJuly 3, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Ann this gorgeous!! Love the polka dots and the texture on the flower - I'm sure this will brighten your friends day :0)

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  26. Cindy HaffnerJuly 3, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  27. cheryl (clee')July 3, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    You've inspired me to try your paper flower technique - it really looks cool...and I love the color with gray.

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  28. Gina LindsayJuly 3, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I think your friend will love your card. I've been in the hospital enough to know that beautiful things like this really help brighten your mood.

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  29. Cindy H.July 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Yes, I'm sure she'll love it! I'm impressed with how you can combine elements in ways I would never think of and have them work so well!

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  30. DanniJuly 3, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Love the flower! Wonderful card!
    I'll be thinking of your friend!

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  31. JeannieJuly 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    There's no doubt in my mind that it will bring much happiness to your friend!

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

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  32. Vicki GJuly 3, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Ann, this is beautiful! Love the colour combination and the flower is so pretty!!!!

    Vicki

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  33. Traveling MamaJuly 3, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    oh, this is lovely!! I'm sure your friend will cherish it!

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  34. LeahJuly 3, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    So pretty Ann, I'm sure she will love it. Love how the flower came out, just perfect:)

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  35. ElenaJuly 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I am really sorry to hear about your friend... Hope she will feel better soon..
    Love your card, Ann! The flower is gorgeous!

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  36. BJuly 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    So pretty! Love the wonderful flower!

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  37. StephanieJuly 3, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Ann - this is gorgeous and your friend will love it. I like the look of the crinkled cardstock for the flower just as much as the tissue paper!

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  38. itsallrosiJuly 3, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    sorry your friend is sick, this will cheer her right up!

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  39. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    The bright flower is very cheerful.. your friend will love the card. Hope she feels better soon.

    Swedie

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  40. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    The flower is awesome! TFS!

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  41. Jodi CollinsJuly 3, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    LOVE this Ann! What a fab flower, and as always, I love your layout!!!

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  42. SpyderJuly 3, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I'm sure your friend will love it!
    I think the flower is really lovely! Such a rich colour.

    ((Lyn))

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  43. MichelleJuly 3, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    ann..this card is beautiful
    im a fan of making flowers ..and yours is gorgeous.. TFS!

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  44. JanelleJuly 3, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I think your friend will adore this card -- it will certainly brighten her day and hopefully speed along her recovery. You executed the challenge brilliantly. Love your card!

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  45. RossellaJuly 3, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    fantastica card! davvero molto bella! complimenti e grazie per essere passata nel mio blog!

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  46. Nancy L.July 3, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    very cute, love your flower

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  47. JanineJuly 3, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely card for your friend...
    Have a great weekend.

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  48. LinbyJuly 3, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    I know it would make my day better if I saw this card each day.
    Linbyx

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  49. EliseJuly 3, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    How could a friend NOT love that card: it's gorgeous! Your friend will swoon! What fabulous use of these colors and I love how your quest for appropriate colors brought you to THIS result! Your work always amazes me! Great job and thank you for your kinds words on my blog!

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  50. Kathy JonesJuly 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    This is beautiful Ann!!! Love how the pink pops against the grey and the flower is gorgeous!!! I pray your friend gets through her surgery well.

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  51. Susan (peebsmama)July 3, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    What a lovely card. Wonderful to have bedside for an ailing friend. the flower is wonderful. I would have never guessed they were nesties.

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  52. DeannaJuly 3, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Love it! I just bought that OA paper! Yummy!

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  53. It's Jenn!July 3, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    She will LOVE it! I bet it will make her smile each time she looks over. I love how the pink really stands out against the grays, blacks and whites.

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  54. Denise MarzecJuly 3, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Awesome, girl, LOVE IT!

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  55. Heather P.July 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous!!

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  56. KatieTurtleJuly 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I think it's great! I am sure your friend will love it. I put a flower on my card too - but I promise I didn't look at your card ahead of time...great minds think alike (even if one is a Cardinal fan).

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  57. Deb NeermanJuly 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Gorgeous, Ann! Your friend will love it! And that flower you created is so cool!

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  58. debra@dustjacketJuly 3, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Hi there, thanks for dropping by and commenting.

    You are very talented, checked out some of your cards.

    That's so nice to make that card for your friend, when all she can do is lie down, that will be so nice for her to look at.xx

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  59. WinterJuly 4, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the flower and the polka dots! It's great that your friend, has you as a friend! I pray everything goes good with her surgery!

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  60. Lisa H.July 4, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    this is super sweet! love those polka dots and pretty flower!

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  61. JessicaJuly 4, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Great take on the challenge. Love that jumbo flower :)

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  62. Marie BingamanJuly 4, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I have this set of Nesties, and haven't tried it out yet, but this is the perfect inspiration to do so! I know your friend will love your card, Ann, because you made it just for her. I wish her well.

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  63. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Ann, this is just stunning! That flower is so gorgeous! I am sure it will mean so much to your friend!

    (-: Heidi

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  64. AimesJuly 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Oooh what a toughie Raspberry Suite Color Challenge! I'm hoping to play this weekend...You've done a fab job on the colours! That card would certainly cheer me up anyways!
    Aimes
    x

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  65. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Why would she not love it? It is Faboules!!!!!

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  66. Deb RymerJuly 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I love what you did with these colors! And this card will be sure to cheer up your friend after her surgery!

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  67. Helen F.July 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Ann, your beautiful card will definitely cheer up your friend ~ praying her surgery goes well. {{{HUGS}}}

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  68. rush8888July 5, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    your friend is lucky to have a friend like you. i hope she does well.

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  69. KarenJuly 6, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I'll bet your friend will love your card and that you took the time to show her you care! I like the light grey patterned paper and your handmade flower came out really well! :>

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  70. danni reid.July 6, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    eeeek, this is incredible, looove this & she will too!!!

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  71. TracyJuly 7, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Love, love, love it!!!

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  72. Stamp and SmileJuly 8, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Lots of "well wishes" to your friend!! Fantastic card and your flower ROCKS.. :)

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  73. Sue P.July 9, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    What a beautiful card. I love the flower. I'm sure your friend will love it!

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  74. Colleen WoldJuly 9, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful card! Love that flower! Your friend will really appreciate this lovely card!

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  75. Maile BellesJuly 9, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    This is a beautiful card! Congrats on making the Spotlight!!!

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  76. UnknownJuly 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Awesome, Ann! You rock!

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  77. AnthonetteJuly 9, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Ann, congrats on being in Dawn's Spotlight!

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  78. EliseJuly 11, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Back, again, to say, YIPEE! You're SPOTLIGHT worthy! Congrats, doll! You deserve it: your work is always breathtaking!

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