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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Papertrey Ink May 2013 Blog Hop

Nichole's challenge for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop this month is to use one of her Bouquet Builder color schemes to create a floral project. All the color schemes are gorgeous, but this inspiration photo really jumped out at me.

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My plan was to create a stamped bouquet with the Happiness in Bloom stamp set, but after a few frustrated attempts I gave up and started playing with the Beautiful Blooms II #1 die set instead.

My tissue paper buds are created by folding pieces cut with the smallest die. I have one of the multi-color packs of tissue paper from Michaels and was pleasantly surprised to find almost all the colors I needed - the only ones I didn't have were Hibiscus Burst and Ripe Avocado.



The banner & sentiment are from Bountiful Banners and the leaves are cut from one of the Lovely Layers dies. You can see that foam adhesive helps add a little extra dimension to my big pink bloom.




I hope you have something fun planned for your weekend!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie
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30 comments:

  1. JoyceMay 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Wow--this is so vibrant and beautiful. And, your tissue paper flowers are amazing--thanks for sharing your tip--I am going to try this myself.

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  2. KaraMay 25, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Such beautiful bright color!! I love your tissue paper buds!!!

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  3. Leigh PennerMay 25, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    This is so pretty, Jacquie! I love your tissue paper buds!

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  4. karen hMay 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    So pretty! Great job with the colors. I love the tissue paper buds and branches.

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  5. Marlena M.May 25, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Gorgeous, rich bursts of color Jacquie!

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  6. MarthaMay 25, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    WOW, Jacquie! The flowers are beautiful!
    Great job!

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  7. Monika/BuzsyMay 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful card Jacquie. Love the tissue paper buds!

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  8. Kim HegginsMay 25, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Jacquie, this is just stunning! So many amazing and beautiful flowers.

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  9. victoria hMay 25, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    love your card - clever idea to make tissue paper buds they are so beautiful.

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  10. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Jacquie, what a super card. I love how you made the buds with tissue paper. Your cards are always so creative.

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  11. Debra MillerMay 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Oh this is lovely - the tissue buds are so clever!

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  12. MichelleMay 25, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Wow! This is beautiful, Jacquie!

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  13. BrendaMay 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    This is so stunning! Love the bright colors and those tissue flower buds are incredible!

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  14. StephHMay 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Very interesting design, so colorful. I love seeing Beautiful Blooms put to use and you tissue paper buds are awesome! Nice work. (Thanks for your kind words on my blog!

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  15. ChrisMay 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    You have put the colours together so well and I love the tissue flowers - inspired!

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  16. Larissa HeskettMay 25, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Oh WOW!! This is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE your Take on the Bouquet Color Challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS Memorial Day Weekend!! =)

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  17. Karen C.May 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    What a bold and graphic design. The little tissue paper buds are such a sweet accent to the larger blooms.

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  18. GeriMay 25, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    So pretty, Jacquie! Love your little tissue buds and the use of the banner! I appreciated your comment and wanted you to know, the yellow center of my bright pink flower was just a punched flower...I cut each petal down the center and then lifted every other petal piece to kind of separate them and add dimension. Just wanted to share since you thought it was a die. I did it on a whim but really liked it and will be doing it again!

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  19. LEG StudiosMay 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Love your floral arrangement and the tissue paper buds are perfect!!

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  20. craftmatesMay 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    What a bright and cheerful card- Irma

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  21. Jill NorwoodMay 25, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    This is so beautiful Jacquie! Love the flower buds you created! :)

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  22. GretaMay 25, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    This is just stunning! I love your use of all the dies!

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  23. Helen F.May 25, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    This card is so very beautiful, Jacquie. Love your tissue paper flowers, how clever of you. :) have a great weekend!

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  24. PStanleyMay 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful card Jacquie- I would have used the same colour scheme if i had got round to participating this month. Love the tissue paper- love the dimension, love the arrangement...really- what's not to love?!

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  25. LeeMay 26, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Absolutely beautiful and those paper buds are so sweet and very clever.

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  26. Rema DeLeeuwMay 26, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful card Jacquie! Great idea using tissue paper, will have to try that...

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  27. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is brilliant! I absolutely LOVE this. I think that Beautiful Blooms die is my second favorite PTI floral. I love how you made the little blooms with the colored tissue papers, and the background and leaves are perfect. Home run out of the park, here. ;-)

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  28. Marcie RhysMay 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    OK. Your card is so great that I won't even read all those comments or I won't have anything original to say. I love the splash of color on the crisp embossed background. I have these dies and never thought to fold the flowers into buds. And I'm putting Bountiful Banners in my cart right now! Thanks for sharing this fabulous creation!

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  29. DarnellMay 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Okay, seriously, I must try this tissue paper idea! Your card ROCKS, Jacquie. I'm positively swooning!!

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  30. CarolanneMay 26, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I love the way you made the tissue paper buds. Great idea! This card is beautiful!

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