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Birthday Bouquet

Good afternoon! I must say even I am surprised to be here, ready to post a new card so soon. But truth be told, now that I have my Grand Calibur back I'm extra inspired, making cards with lots of dies on them. Also today, I'm feeling full of energy and I didn't want to waste the opportunity to make a card for some other challenges I had been planning to submit to.

I absolutely love the theme of this card, the color palette, and the white background... It looks so fresh and colorful. It was inspired by many challenges... That's right! I combined a sketch, an inspiration photo and some element challenges... Yes, I know, multitasking at it's most with my cardmaking.


 

Here is my card for today:


























Materials
Spellbinders:
- Peony
- Carnation Creations
- Rose Creations
- Bitty Blossoms
- A2 Matting Basics
- Enchanted embossing folder
DoCrafts Xcut Large Dies - Leafy Flourishes
Inkadinkado:
- Personal Impressions stamp set
- Embossing Powder (mix) - Glam Gold and Silver Starlight
Ranger embossing ink
Color Box pigment ink - Frost White
Zap! heat tool
Merletto crystal stickers
Stanley GR10 glue gun
Bazic:
- Double Sided Foam Mounting Tape
- Double Sided Tape
Other generic materials
Vellum
Hawaii cardstock in white
Textured cardstock in pool and lime green
Bond paper in coral
Vintage gold button 

 I could say this is a clean and layered card or maybe classy and elegant? What about freestyle collage? It sure can go either way... I started off by dry embossing it's white layer. After adhering it to the card base I began working with the bouquet, positioning the flowers I made in the most balanced way possible while combining them with the leaves and flourishes. I wanted the flowers to look exactly like the ones on the inspiration photo, in fact I wanted the card to project the photo entirely. The coral peony and rose were sponged with white pigment ink on their edges. I decided I wanted to use vellum for some flourishes, and mix them with the green ones to soften the bouquet a little bit. I couldn't resist to add some crystals to the smaller flowers and a vintage button to the largest one. And, to finish the design I added a Happy Birthday sentiment from a stamp set that's been with me for quite some time, but whose font is timeless. I heat embossed it on vellum with a mix of gold and silver powder I like to do once in a while. And pronto!

I hope you like my card. I would love to know what you think. Thanks for stopping by!


This card is participating in:
The Card Concept
 
Sketch #95
Cardabilities

Inspired By Stamping

Sweet n' Sassy Stamps

Show some Sparkle, Glitz or Glam
Craft Hoarders Anonymous 

Anything Goes
My Craft Spot

Flowery Springtime
Sentimental Sundays

CAS / Classic & Elegant + a Button
House of Cards 

Anything goes with Buttons 
Simon Says Stamp



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  1. Blue RoseMarch 28, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Gracie,

    What a beautiful card, looks just like the cake...may I have a slice? You did a fantastic job.

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  2. CataleyaMarch 29, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    WOW! It's so beautiful card! I love the flowers so much! Thank you for playing along with us at Cardabilities!
    ~ Olga Kovalchuk

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  3. PettiMarch 29, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    Very pretty card! The oversize flower is so attractive!

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks so much Petti! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  4. GlendaMarch 29, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Your card is beautiful! I love the flowers you created with the pretty centers. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  5. UnknownMarch 29, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful card. Love your embossing.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anon :)

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  6. CherylQuiltsMarch 29, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Oh, Gracie, your card is gorgeous! I love your take on the inspiration photo - absolutely stunning and right on!! You always design the most elegant and beautiful cards, and this is exquisite with the embossing and beautiful floral array! I totally LOVE it, sweet friend! Hugs!

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  7. TLadyMarch 29, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Oh Gracie! This is gorgeous! Quite lovely! You accomplished your goal perfectly! WOW! :) I'm so glad you got your handle!;)

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  8. Monia - Monika JakubowskaMarch 29, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Your bitrhday bouquet looks fabulous :)
    Thank you for joining us on Cardabilities :)

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  9. RoseMarch 29, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    WOW!! this is stunning and i LOVE the blooms :)Thanks so much for joining us on Cardabilities.

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  10. Sherrie K.March 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Such a GORGEOUS card! The textures are all amazing and love the dimension! I love the fabulous flowers and fun embossing on vellum! Beautifully done!
    Thanks so much for joining us in the challenge at My Craft Spot!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  11. Kathy/NorthCarolinaMarch 29, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    The colors in this are lovely...and I like your handmade flowers combined with the embossing. Thanks for joining in the fun at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge#4: Sparkle, Glitz or Glam!

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  12. Teresa KlineMarch 29, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    amazingly stunning!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks so much Teresa! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  13. Mynn xxMarch 29, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS! LOVE those booms and the vellum sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Inspired By Stamping! :) HUGS and happy weekend! :) Mynn xx

    PS: I'd LOVE it if you'd link up with us at House of Cards, too! We're looking for buttons! ;) This is PERFECT!

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks so much Mynn! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  14. Jan MarieMarch 29, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    Yep, it's a beauty alright!! Love those flowers contrasted on the white! Nice! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks so much Jan Marie! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  15. Amber MiloneMarch 29, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the embossing and your flowers are superb! Thanks for joining us at CHACB.

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  16. Kim MMarch 29, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    What a beautiful card! Those flowers are gorgeous! :-)

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks so much Kim! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now at my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  17. Gloria StengelMarch 29, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Your flowers are lovely, as always!Thanks for sharing your work with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  18. Judy VMarch 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful! Love the embossing and your flowers are gorgeous! The button is really pretty too! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards!

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  19. Donna NuceMarch 29, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Beautiful card. Love your flowers. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards challenge blog.

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  20. Ruth MMarch 30, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Graciellie, what a stunning and striking card, absolutely beautiful! Those colourful blooms against the crisp white embossing are perfect! I love the softness the vellum adds too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at HOC, I hope we see you again soon! Ruth x

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks so much Ruth! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  21. lost coast scrapperMarch 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  22. TammiMarch 30, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    another beautiful card!!! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders!!

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  23. creative ladyMarch 30, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful card, love the embossing and the flowers! Thanks for playing along with Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge.

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  24. lisa808March 30, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    What a stunning card! Love the pretty flowers. Thanks for joining us at IBS!

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  25. Lee Ann BarrettMarch 31, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    This is quite the beauty, Gracie! Gorgeousness and elegance in all of its layers. Perfect sketch, too, to showcase your bouquet. Thanks so much for sharing with us this week at The Card Concept!

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  26. BeckyApril 1, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    I love your card! It is stunning with all those gorgeous flowers.

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:10 PM

      Thanks so much Becky! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  27. Mynn xxApril 1, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    Thanks for joining us at HOC! :) HUGS and have a great rest of the week! Mynn xx

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  28. JingleApril 1, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    This is so pretty! Those flowers are just fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

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  29. KateApril 1, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    WOW! Your card is stunning! The embossing looks fabulous and I love the look of the heat embossed sentiment on vellum! Fabulous work!!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:15 PM

      Thanks so much Kate! I'm glad you stopped by. Hopefully you can join me in my 3-day Giveaway Party going on now on my blog, you are more than invited! - Graciellie.

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  30. designermcApril 2, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Gracie, I Love this card,even the flowers (wink). So classy. Thanks for all your work this week on my blog.
    Nancy

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  31. Samantha A.April 4, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    This is such a beautiful card! I love the colors!

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  32. Karen DunbrookApril 7, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I agree...gorgeous card...

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 7, 2014 at 4:08 PM

      Thanks so much Karen! It's great that you stopped by today. I would like to invite you to my Giveaway Party going on now on my blog. I'd be delighted if you could come! Have a great week. - Graciellie

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