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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Sunshine and Laughter...and a Surprise!

Surprise! I'm today's guest designer over at 365 Cards. Today's challenge is Imagine This: Sunflowers.

As soon as I saw Beate's video tutorial on fan fold flowers, I wanted to try one, and figured this challenge was perfect for it. (You can find both the video and step by step written instructions here.) The flower was SO easy to make and really gives a *wow* factor to cards. I mixed my two favorite patterns--dots and gingham--and added this fun sentiment from Hero Arts.

SO, wanna play along? C'mon, I know you do! Sunflowers and summertime go hand in hand! Just link up your creation on the 365 Cards blog.

Stamps: Everyday Sayings (Hero Arts)
Paper: Summer Sun, Basic Black, PTI white, SU dp
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: scalloped edge punch, bone folder, Nestabilities circles, brad (Making Memories), ribbon (PTI)
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64 comments:

  1. Holly JonesAugust 4, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    How fun is this card? Love it!

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  2. Marie (MarieStamps.com)August 4, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    It does have a WOW factor! So cute, too!

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  3. Sheri GilsonAugust 4, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    WOW~I love it Ann!! Great colors & very cool fan flower. I have been wanting to try that fold.

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  4. PinksyDoodlesAugust 4, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    This is beautiful Ann, so summery. The flower is gorgeous (thank you for the link) and I love the sentiment.
    Have a great day.
    Clare x

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  5. Sarah-Jane KaléAugust 4, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Ooohh this is GORGEOUS.

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  6. Lyn SAugust 4, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    I love your fan-fold flower Ann! The polka dot centre and gingham ribbon are perfect additions!

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  7. xiumaiyukiAugust 4, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    That flower is fabulous! Love the bright and happy look of this card!

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  8. Heather P.August 4, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Simply fantastic! Awesome job with the challenge and congrats on the guest DT spot! :)

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  9. EmmaAugust 4, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    This is so stylish and really stands out with the colours you've used :D

    Have a great day,

    Emma x

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  10. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    Wow great flower! Stunning.
    I made one not so long ago, it's fun to make.
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  11. EvelinAugust 4, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    OH this is fun! :)

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  12. My SerendipityAugust 4, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    Very pretty card. The flower really makes the card. I'm going to head on over to see how to make those...thanks for the link.

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  13. LauriAugust 4, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful! I have been making a lot of these for the past month or two and love those fan fold flowers!

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  14. CherylAugust 4, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    This is great! Love the color combo, and ya done good with that flower!

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  15. StampinCathyAugust 4, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful card and your flower is awesome. Congrats on being the guess designer at 365 Cards.

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  16. Ann KranitzAugust 4, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Boy it really does add the WOW factor!! I am going to have to try this one!! Thanks for sharing

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  17. Julie RanaeAugust 4, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Hi Ann....so glad you stopped by The Open Window! Hope you will join on to follow us...lots of great play dates coming up and hey....we live just around the corner from one another! Well, it's a big corner!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful card Ann, I love your fan folded flower!
    Stunning!
    Erin x

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  19. ValerieAugust 4, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    very interesting and pretty paper flower. will check out the video. thanks!

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  20. Courtney BakerAugust 4, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    How fun! This is a great card Ann!

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  21. ~amy~August 4, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Oh gf, you rocked the challenge sista!!!!!! woot woot for the Guest DT spot'ola! You my friend are a super star!

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  22. BeateAugust 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Ann your card is beautiful! I love the colors, the flower and the gorgeous brad in it's center!
    Hugs and smiles

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  23. Sara StrandAugust 4, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Ann- we are kindred spirits. I love dots and gingham too! :) I love how you refer to yourself as a ribbon hoarder- I call myself the ribbon slut. :) LOL!

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  24. jengdAugust 4, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Congratulations! Adorable card!

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  25. HazelQAugust 4, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! What a cool idea :) I will give it a try. Beautiful card as always
    Hugs
    Hazel

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  26. It's Jenn!August 4, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    This is so nice, I have GOT to try this! TFS

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  27. MaureenAugust 4, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    The flower is adorable and the perfect main image for the sentiment!!

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  28. Dana GustafsonAugust 4, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Oh Ann! What a fabbie fan fold sunflower! Love it! And congrats of the GD spot :)

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  29. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Great card, congrats on being a guest designer at 365 cards, very inspiring card!!!!!!!!

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  30. Amy JAugust 4, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Wow! I have been wanting to try that flower idea for awhile now. Yours turned out awesome! I love the yellow!

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  31. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    ahh its beautiful!

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  32. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    wow you inspire me.. i gave you an award over at my blog.. check it out...

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  33. WinterAugust 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Very cute! Love the flower and congrats on being guest designer! :)

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  34. BerniceAugust 4, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Such a cute flower! Great dimension idea.

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  35. Kelley EubanksAugust 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Wow is exactly what I thought when I saw it!! This is great!

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  36. Darlene August 4, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    This is AWESOME ... love your choice of color/patterns. I really must give this technique a try! Congrats on the DT spot!!

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  37. LeAnneAugust 4, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    This is wonderful! I watched that tutorial last night---wasn't it neat to be able to "hear" Beate? I want to try this too! Perfect sentiment, too!

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  38. BLJ Graves StudioAugust 4, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    So pretty! Love it.

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  39. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultAugust 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Your card really puts sunshine in my day! Love the colors and design!

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  40. LeahAugust 4, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Very summery, love that folded flower and the 2 patterns together:)

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  41. EliseAugust 4, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Hi! GUEST DESIGNER {in your spare time! Lol!} You AMAZE me! This card is breathtaking! Bravo, crafty one! This is SUPER-DOOPER!

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  42. AUsome momAugust 4, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Oh so cool!! I LOVE this flower!! I gotta know how to do it, so I'm checking out the tut. And woohoo to you for the GDT spot!! You rocked it!

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  43. Sparkly Pink StarAugust 4, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Congrats on being guest designer....loving this card!

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  44. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Your fan fold flower turned out well, and I love the colors you chose for your card.

    Swedie

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  45. mommyabbytommyAugust 4, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Beautiful! I'll have to check out the tutorial. :)

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  46. ElenaAugust 4, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Beautiful card, Ann! Love the flower you created!

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  47. Cindy LeeAugust 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Congrats on the guest designer spot! Way to go, Ann! This sunflower card is BEAUTIFUL! It captured my heart! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

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  48. KathiAugust 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Gorgeous. The flower is beautiful. You're a quick learner!

    I love gingham and dots too!

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  49. Camille YoungAugust 4, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Had a look at your cards, they are fabulous. Found your blog via Bree's! Nice work...gonna bookmark you now!

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  50. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Oooh, LOVE it! That flower is way cool!
    Congrats on the GDT spot!

    (-: Heidi

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  51. ~*JoniAugust 5, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    PERFECT!! Dots and gingham are just the cutest combo and your fold flower is sooo sweet Ann!! I think I'll try this one out, I have an idea swirling in my head. :D

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  52. SandeAugust 5, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful card.

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  53. Erika M.August 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Just such a beautiful card - congrats on being the guest designer!

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  54. Marie BingamanAugust 5, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Wowee, Ann, this is too cute! I have yet to try one of these flowers, although it's on my list...

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  55. JustineAugust 6, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Hey Ann, thanks for the link to the fan fold tutorial, I tried this last week and ended up with a fan but no flower.. Yours is beautiful

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  56. Pat (mspfd)August 6, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    OMG this is incredible! Congratulations on being the guest design on 365 cards!

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  57. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Such a happy card! I just love sunflowers!

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  58. itsallrosiAugust 8, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    love it! I want to try these flowers, too. maybe today!

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  59. BAugust 8, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    How fun! :) Love the fun flower!

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  60. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful card!! Love the flower. Thanks for the link.

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  61. TracyAugust 9, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    I love this card Ann!!

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  62. ShirleyAugust 10, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    Wow! Ann, I love the colors, the flower and your embellishments are wonderful!

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  63. berta / Татьяна БерсеневаAugust 14, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Oh, I like this summer card so much!

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  64. meemee48April 1, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I love sunflowers. I love the flower fanfold technique and I love this card!

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