Thursday, August 20, 2015

SMILES---FMS 200 and ctd356

August 20, 2015

 Today is a very special blog because it is for the Freshly Made Sketches 200th Challenge!  WOW!  That is such an amazing accomplishment.  I have to admit, I have played along since I started card making and the Design Team has been a valuable resource for me.  The inspiration and ideas I have received from their work is priceless!  So ladies, THANK YOU for all you do for us!  Best Wishes on your achievement!!!!!!!  


I am also playing along with the Color Throwdown Challenge!  The colors this week are orange, black and green!  I wanted to use my new stamp and die set by WPlus 9--Doodle Buds.  It is such a fun, whimsical set!



My base card is white.  (5 1/2 X 4 1/4)  The next layer is Tangerine Tango. (5 1/4 X 4)  I stamped the retired Stampin' Up! Hardwood stamp on an extra piece of white with black ink.  I did stamp it off once, so it looks more gray.  I cut off two panels of the wood to use as my trim pieces.  I adhered the woodgrain piece, the white strip at the top and then attached the trim.  I added two Basic Gray candy dots to appear as nails.  It is a little difficult to see the top piece of trim because is it covered by the flowers.  


I stamped a variety of flowers and leaves on watercolor paper and colored them with my Zig Clean Brush Markers.  The more I use them, the more I love them.  The colors are so bright and vibrant.  I used the Winnie and Walter--Smiles Die for my sentiment.  I cut it out 5 times with Basic Black card stock and used my two way glue pen to adhere them together.  Lots of Wink of Stella was used on the flowers, leaves and sentiment for shine and sparle!  


I am so happy you stopped by my blog today.  Thank you!  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I do love to hear from you!

 Have a TERRIFIC THURSDAY!

 HUGS!
Claire

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19 comments:

  1. BarbaraAugust 20, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    This card did make me smile. It is stunning.

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  2. Claire BroadwaterAugust 20, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Thank you very much, Barbara! So happy to hear from you! XX

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  3. Lesley August 20, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    This is fantastic! I LOVE the colours and the way you created the fence. Awesome work! Thank you so much for joining us at FMS200!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 20, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      Thank you very much, Lesley! So happy to be part of the celebration! XXX

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  4. Linda CallahanAugust 20, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Wow I love those bright orange flowers! They make me smile....like you do! They look fabulous against the fence! So glad you joined us at FMS to celebrate 200!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 21, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you very much, Linda! I am glad I made you smile! Now, I am smiling! XX

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  5. Jen MitchellAugust 20, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    Thanks for your kind words Claire! So glad you could join us for our 200th challenge with this fabulous card. I love the orange flowers - especially against the woodgrain background!

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  6. Wanda CullenAugust 20, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Oh, I LOVE these new posies looking like they are spilling over a fence row! So glad you were able to join us at Color Throwdown!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 21, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you very much, Wanda! SO nice to hear from you! XX

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  7. Jen TimkoAugust 21, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    This is really pretty! Your wooden fence is the perfect backdrop for these stunners. Thanks for being such a loyal follower and for joining our celebration at FMS!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 21, 2015 at 12:16 PM

      Thank you, Jen! I appreciate your kind comments! XX

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  8. Narelle FarrugiaAugust 22, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Claire your card is just stunning! I adore your fabulous flowers - the orange is so striking! Thanks for joining in with our 200th challenge at FMS!

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  9. Taunya ButlerAugust 23, 2015 at 4:28 PM


    Your card caught my eye over in the Freshly Made Sketches Gallery and I wanted to come visit and see more! And this is so super beautiful and I love the wood grain on the bottom and those gorgeous blooms on top!! SO excellent!! I really enjoyed visiting your blog and I would love it if you popped over for a visit to my blog at daisiesgirl.com!! I have a giveaway going on right now!
    Taunya Butler
    http://daisiesgirl.com

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  10. Vickie ZAugust 23, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Love those doodle bud flowers and the barn/wood paper!! Great use of the sketch and colors!! This for joining us at CTD!!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 25, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      Thank you very much, Vickie! SO nice to hear from you! XX

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  11. BroniAugust 24, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    What a fabulous card, Claire!! Love how you combined the colors and the sketch! I'm so glad you joined us this week at the Color Throwdown!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 25, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you very much, Broni! I appreciate your kind comments! XX

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  12. Shannon JaramilloAugust 27, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Wow, the coloring of these flowers is fantastic!! They really pop off of your wood grain fence post...love it!!

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