Hi folks, it's time for a new challenge at Seize the Birthday - in fact, it's our last challenge until the New Year.
I've gone for chrysanthemums. My dad used to grow them in the garden, and I always loved the bronze coloured ones.
The diecut flowers are Tim Holtz, as is the mica-sprayed background. I only made this in October, but for the life of me I can't remember how I coloured the chrysanths! I can see that I dipped them into something on my craft mat, so I'm guessing it was probably Jack o'Lantern and Bubbling Cauldron mica stains, then Flickering Candle painted on the centres of the daisies.
Pop on over to the Seize The Birthday blog for some more fabulous inspiration from our surprise party guests and the rest of the design team, and play along with us!
LOVE the shimmer and shine from your mica sprays, Shirley. The colours are gorgeous together and definitely say "FALL". xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a great autumn flower for this card and your colors are so refreshing. I love that amazing background and flowers, however you did it.
ReplyDeleteShirley, lovely bronze mums. Certainly, fall colors. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteShirley, my Dad raised Chrysanthemums also! Isn't that amazing from across the pond our Dad's had the same hobby! One year, when I was much younger, he actually won the grand trophy for the largest flower! He even had his picture with the flower in the newspaper! Anyway, I love chrysanthemums too, because of my Dad (and my mom would make flower arrangements with them and enter them into competition as well). Your card captures that bronze kind of flower that is still popular today! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I entered a long comment and it didn't show up! So I will keep it short this time! I think this is a terrific card for two reasons, 1. it is just as pretty as can be and 2. My dad raised Chrysanthemums and even placed them in a show. One year he won the grand trophy for the largest bloom. Isn't that amazing from across the pond we both have Dad's that loved those flowers!? I love the memories your card brought to my mind! thank you!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Colleen, I've got comment moderation switched on. And yes, fun fact that we both had chrysanthemum-raising dads!
DeleteJust going through this challenge for the first time...love this kne. Have been fighting with my bank account over ordering the mica dies...
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!! Awesome dies!
ReplyDeleteShirley, This is just gorgeous and I loved that this card made a wonderful memory for you. Sorry I am late popping in, I still have family in town! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful with those pretty blooms and rich colors. Love your card Shirley.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that just the sweetest card! I love the mums and that gorgeous background. Really, very impressive. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! The shimmer on this is amazing!!! Love the deep rich colors too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely rustic bouquet Shirley, I love the mica sprays :) Cathy x
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