Monday, June 2, 2014

HOC Blog Hop "Mothers Garden"

Hi, all!  It's time for an end of term blog hop over at House of Cards and we have a super fun challenge AND tons of great prize opportunities for those of you who join in the fun!!!:) You should have arrived here from Corneilia's Blog.  If you haven't please start all the way back at the House of Cards hop post and follow the list found in the blog of the hop post!
Photo Inspiration
I decided to play again with some watercolours, but was unable to print the digital image onto the watercolour paper so the image is printed onto regular card stock.  My image is taken from Stitchy Bear Stamps called Mothers Garden with Floral.  I also managed to make two different cards using the same digital image and highlighted the flowers in different ways.
Card number one is simply a single layer card using watercolours on the image.
 Card number two is the same image, however I printed the image twice and fussy cut our the leaves and the flowers after I had painted them.
 The overlay was placed onto the base of the same image but not before I had painted the vines and given the background a punch of colour to accent the flowers a little more.
The centres of the daisies are filled with seed beads.

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Now get to hopping'!  Your next stop is Robbie's Blog!  If you get lost along the way, you can always head back to the original blog hop post -- and don't forget to link up a project at the House of Cards blog after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too!

 Thanks for stopping by.

Nancy

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37 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful CAS card. Love the seed bead addition. Very creative.

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  2. Ela 17June 2, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful card, I cordially greet

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  3. KatyJune 2, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    So pretty! Love those flowers! :)

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  4. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Oh, these are lovely Nancy! You did an excellent job with the watercolors and I love the dimension and beads added to the second one-beautiful! -DT sister

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  5. Donna NuceJune 2, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful watercoloring Nancy. Like the seed beads in the flower center too. Have a great day!

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  6. MRS DUCKJune 2, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Hi Nancy
    Both cards are absolutely stunning. Love em!
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

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  7. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    So cute!!

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  8. Mynn xxJune 2, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    WOW. I am BLOWN AWAY by the gorgeousness of these cards, Nancy! Super gorgeous coloring and amazing idea to do the beads in the middles!!! I'm so happy to be hopping with you! HUGS and enjoy the rest of your week! Mynn xx

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  9. RockyJune 2, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Wow! I used this digi too but yours are gorgeous.

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  10. AngJune 2, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Nancy,
    Wow, this is so pretty. love your coloring on the leaves.
    Ang HOC DT

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  11. Cornelia (fun stamping)June 2, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Just beautiful - your popped up flowers are gorgeous!

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  12. RahmatJune 2, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous, nice color combo and the flowers are very pretty!

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  13. Jinny NewlinJune 2, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    So pretty! LOVE the bit of dimension, and great job with the trendy watercoloring!

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  14. Judy VJune 2, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Nancy, these are both beautiful, but I especially like the second one!

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  15. TammyJune 2, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    These are gorgeous Nancy! Fabulous watercoloring and I love the added seed beads!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  16. Lisa EltonJune 2, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Very pretty, love the flowers!

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  17. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Such beautiful colouring on such a pretty stamp and the beads really bring that card to life

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  18. sweet art designsJune 3, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    simply beautiful
    =Myrna

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  19. Ruth MJune 3, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Nancy, what gorgeous floral cards, so pretty! I love the colouring and the seed beads are the perfect accent! Ruth x

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  20. PatJune 3, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Beautiful work! Two lovely cards and fabulous colouring

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  21. AnitaJune 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    Gorgeous. Love the seed beads too hugs.

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  22. Graciellie DesignJune 4, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Lovely projects! What a wonderful hop, Great sponsors and perfect challenge. Thanks for a chance to win!

    Gracielliedesign . Blogspot . Com

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  23. VannessaJune 6, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Such a lovely set of cards!

    Hugs, Vannessa x

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  24. KylieJune 6, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    The watercolouring worked well anyway! Actually it is beautiful, I love it!!! xx

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  25. AngelaJune 6, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    Lovely layers and watercoloring.

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  26. MariaJune 6, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Wow! So very lovely!

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  27. sarasclosetJune 8, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Love the colors and your artwork!

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  28. Kathy SchweinfurthJune 8, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful image and gorgeous colors!!

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  29. maria f.June 11, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    I really like the extra dimension on #2 and also your sentiment placement.

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  30. cohennaJune 11, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful card :)

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  31. Taunya ButlerJune 11, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    I love these two cards - so elegant yet not fussy!! The second one with the ribbon is delightful!

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  32. Robyn OliverJune 11, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    Hi Nancy, lovely cards and how you've used the inspirational photos, I love watercolouring on cards and you've highlighted the flowers and made them appear to be waterlilies - one of my favourites. Cheers

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  33. Melinda BeltranJune 12, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Very pretty cards. Love how you used those seed beads for the centers. Beautiful coloring too! So glad to have found you through house of cards!
    -Melin
    My Blog: MyPaperCrafting.com

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  34. Monika ReeckJune 12, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    really love your popped up flower looks so adorable and with soft color also elegant and beautiful...love your card

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  35. HeatherJune 13, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    very very prtty, love flowers and great texture on this card!

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  36. Merethe AJune 15, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    This is a great Blog Hop Challenge. TY :)

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  37. RosmarieJune 16, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Both are beautiful but I prefer the card without ribbon. I love how you highlighted these gorgeous flowers and the beads in their centers.
    Rosi x

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