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Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Stampotique Flowers, got to be quirky right?

Hi folks, me again, and yes my Stampotique flowers are definitely quirky, I made them with the spider wings stamp :D,Spiky and so inspiring!
The challenge this week is from the lovely Kristen and she said.................

 We may be nearing towards the end of summer, and for most, the flowers are fully bloomed, but for me, some of the best flowers are yet to come.  I love the gigantic sunflowers and the autumn mums, and for that reason, I challenge you to use flowers in your creations this week. Have fun !


So as Guest designer for the month of August ( lucky me :D ) I made a card
 Baby Cthulhu is carrying flowers for his/her sweetheart!
 The flowers are Spider wings coloured with Copics and rolled, using a stalk from a die cut, sepals from remnants of die cutting and stamen stolen from a paper flower. First I made a very plain background, really subtle colours and a little glisten of glitter but I wasn't happy so I cut him from the background and started again
 The background is now distress inks blended and stamped with water. I used Stringed Lights
with water and then  stamped again with Picked Raspberry DI, A natural sponge damp is great for adding texture to the Distress ink.  Daniel's Hearts also stamped with water hopefully makes the blue more interesting :D
Which do you prefer the pale or colourful background?
 This photo was with the flash and looks so much warmer that the ones without!!
I hope you will be inspired to join in and make something with Flowers there is a chance to win the $30 monthly prize for Stampotique stamps YAY !!!
Busy here lately Grandchildren visiting, fun but exhausting :D Thanks for joining me here, Gay x

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34 comments:

  1. Aileen20 August 2014 at 09:14

    I love him with the bright colourful background. I think it actually highlights him and his flowers even more. So cute.

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  2. massofhair20 August 2014 at 09:42

    Fantastic flowers Gay, love how you have used Spider Wings for the petals. Both backgrounds are lovely but on this occasion i prefer your DI background, takes me to more ethereal plains...

    Enjoy your Grandchildrens visits:-) xxx

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  3. Anonymous20 August 2014 at 09:50

    Fabulous !!! What an amazing card Gay you certainly have a wonderful imagination ! I love everything about this and those flowers are fab and very quirky. the colours are glorious. Enjoy your time with the grandchildren.

    Marie

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  4. Dotty Jo20 August 2014 at 10:56

    Totally fabulous! I love the new background: great work, Gay! Jo x

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  5. aussie aNNie20 August 2014 at 11:39

    Gay all I could say when I saw this is Wow, love the colours, design and the flowers.xxxThe Journey is the Start

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  6. Gio20 August 2014 at 12:33

    Oh yes the colourful background is much better, and makes the card really striking! Brava Gay!

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  7. Doreen20 August 2014 at 13:47

    This is gorgeous,love the colours.xxx

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  8. Inky and Quirky Designs20 August 2014 at 14:06

    Love this Gay,super cute. I love it with the background even more :)

    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  9. Kaz20 August 2014 at 14:52

    It's a fabulous card Gay. I liked the first and love the background on the second xx

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  10. Kay Wallace20 August 2014 at 15:05

    Definitely color gets my vote, Gay! Love the use of "Daniel's Hearts," as Baby Cthulhu is carrying flowers to his/her great love! Using rolled "Spider Wings" for your petals is just amazing...love how your mind works! Thank you for continuing to inspire us all as the Guest Designer!

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  11. maria's knutselplezier20 August 2014 at 17:53

    Wow great and beautiful card dear Gay, I love the image and the colors you've used, the background is super!!!

    Greetings
    Maria

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  12. Canonbury creations20 August 2014 at 18:14

    What a beautiful card Gay, the flowers are so unusual and the sepals pure genius! I love the coloured background it's a fabulous colour combo and really shows off the baby and the flowers.
    you were right I've had too much fun this summer and this will be the last weekend before we jet off to sunnier climes as the schools go back:)
    Enjoy the bank holiday Gay!
    Val x

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  13. Carol Q20 August 2014 at 18:37

    I absolutely love this Gay, the background and colour graduation is just stunning. x

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  14. Shirley20 August 2014 at 19:24

    Gay, I have to tell you that I love both cards!!! I like the resist you used on the first you listed and the colors are wonderful! The second on is really kind of elegant with the simplicity! The flowers are totally so pretty and creative!!

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  15. Claudine20 August 2014 at 19:45

    Really loving your outcome of the flowers. I love that you made them with the spider wing stamp, so cool

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  16. Mrs.B20 August 2014 at 19:46

    Love the soft coloured background with this cute image. Those flowers sound really interesting and look fabulous.
    Avril xx

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  17. Corrie Herriman20 August 2014 at 20:55

    Gorgeous, what a great idea to use Spider Wings to make the flowers. I also love the bright background. Great card !
    Corrie x

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  18. Stamps and Paper20 August 2014 at 22:22

    Its different Gay but I love it....great image and brilliant colours

    Anne

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil Cards20 August 2014 at 22:55

    Love this little character and your fabulous flowers, so ingenious. As for which card I prefer? give me COLOUR every time, although if I only saw the paler card I would rave about that too. :)
    x

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  20. Karen21 August 2014 at 09:59

    Oh Gay! This is absolutely gorgeous my lovely! That background is to die for xxx

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  21. http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/21 August 2014 at 15:58

    Oh this is really different hun but oh how I love it just perfect hugs cheryl xxxx

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  22. Cocofolies21 August 2014 at 22:06

    Oooh Gay... This is absolutely BRILLIANT and incredibly BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love this card so much, Baby Chtulhu is fantastic and so cute here!!! I'm sorry because I couldn't leave you as many comments as wished this month; Though I've seen all your makes as guest DT for Stampotique on FB or Stampotique's blog, you have done an amazing work, WOW WOW WOW!!! Next week I will leave my home for one week more, but after things should be back to normal, at least I hope :) Hugs, Coco xxx

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  23. Deepti21 August 2014 at 22:45

    Oh my that BG is such a stunner :) lovely colors and effects !

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  24. Kristen22 August 2014 at 01:52

    Gorgeous. I love your take on this weeks flower challenge. Gorgeous colors!

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  25. Jane Elizabeth France22 August 2014 at 05:55

    So inventive and inspiring, such a gorgeous background too. Fabulous card Gay :)

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  26. BożenA22 August 2014 at 08:14

    great card. I personally more like the colorful background

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  27. Gerrina22 August 2014 at 10:29

    What a super design again! It is funny and beautiful at the same time!!! And the colours are super... This is so original! Hugs, Gerrina

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  28. Hettie22 August 2014 at 13:43

    Love the one with the colourful background.
    Grandchildren??? Wow!
    Hugs
    xx

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  29. Viv22 August 2014 at 17:34

    Wow this is so super Gay, I love the bright background one esp.How clever the way you made the flowers too.Such a sweet cutie of an image also.I have posted pics of the forest fest after wedding party thing if you want a peek btw.Have a great weekend my luverly friend :) hugs Viv xx

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  30. Sylvie Collet24 August 2014 at 17:07

    It's a fabulous card Gay!
    I love the colours, and the design!!!!!
    Bises
    Sylvie

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  31. Sue25 August 2014 at 21:17

    Gay this is beautiful! I like your bold bright backgound best, but they are both fab xx

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  32. Anjas-Artefaktotum25 August 2014 at 22:30

    What a beautiful design, love that gorgeous creation.

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  33. Gez Butterworth26 August 2014 at 12:42

    Great card Gay. Your background is soooo dreamy :))

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  34. Unknown27 August 2014 at 16:15

    Wow! Another great cards... i love your stampotique little weirdos (that's what I call them when my friend Donna uses them :)).. I do love them, really :) They are adorable, in a very strange way :) You could visit Donna's blog, she's got some magic artworks there that you might like... http://pickleliciousart.blogspot.com/2014/08/great-little-flowery-weirdo.html
    All the best,
    Ingrid xx

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I love to hear your comments. Sorry but I had to put moderation on, I will answer each comment and hopefully won't miss anyone out Thank you so much for your support, Gay.