I loved both these images - especially the funky leaves. I cut the hibiscus (flower3) at 3-1/2" and the leaves at 1-1/2". Be sure to cut all the layers because that shadow layer really makes these images pop - especially on the leaves. I first made the leaves without the shadow and after looking at it, added it and it really made a difference.
I used My Creative Time's Many Greetings stamp set for the "Happy Anniversary" stamp.
I used Warm Red chalk ink to ink the inside edges of the flower petals and also around the entire outside. I grew up in Florida and we had loads of hibiscus flowers in the yard and I remembered that they always had a deep red inside. See below:
As you can see below, I added in the shadow to the leaves and even though it is slight, it still made a big difference.
A pink liner finishes off the inside of the card nicely. I can't wait to get this in the mail to them. True confession: I am late with this card - whoops! I am hoping they won't mind...
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This is a perfect cartridge to handle all your travel photos - whether you went to the beach, on a cruise or to NYC - they've got it all! There are some fun images that remind me of the Graphically Speaking cartridge - very streamlined and graphic. Also, as shown above, the cartridge is not only for travel - I turned one of the images into a card focal point! Don't miss out - order yours today HERE!
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Very beautiful card!! Love how realistic the flower looks!!
ReplyDeleteKristan
this is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe flower is beautiful! The shadow layer does add to the leaves, but the chalk ink really made the flower pop!
ReplyDeleteThis card is SO beautiful & simple. I love the hibiscus design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is SO pretty! I just love those colors!!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! I love the colors. I bet they will be thrilled to get this. TFS and have a happy and crafty day!
ReplyDeleteLiz
This card is beautiful and seems pretty simple to complete. Thank you for the sizes you used, it really helps. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! I just made an anniversary card too. (Not as pretty as yours. :( ) Thanks for sharing. :D
ReplyDeleteLove the card. That is one of my favorite flowers. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWow! That hibiscus is stunning! Looks like the real thing! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, I just love
ReplyDeletethe color of the hibiscus.
I live in Fl. too and hibiscus should if it isn't the state flower. I love them so may have to elect to get this cartridge as it is the best hibiscus I have seen on any cartridge. Very lifelike. TFS!! Maybe you could give one of these away and I could win. LOL
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Ann
Pretty enough to pick! You're going to have to show me how to artfully shadow like this!
ReplyDeleteLove the hibiscus. Good for anniversary if you went somewhere tropical for your honeymoon because it brings back all those memories.
ReplyDeleteI love hibiscus and I love this anniversary card! Just stunning!
ReplyDeletesurfnfroggie
LOVE this card. It's so beautiful and colorful! Great chalking job!
ReplyDeleteVery special card :) I love the flower I have a yellow one that grows in my backyard!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family :)
Tawnya
Payton1125@gmail.com
So pretty! Love the shading you did and also the colors are so bright and vibrant.
ReplyDeletejdkentinc at aol dot com
love the flower and the shading. I am not the best at shading. Hopefully you can teach us all.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card!!
ReplyDeletebrz352@yahoo.com
Very nice card. I love the darker middle in the flower.
ReplyDeleteLovely Card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, love the colors you used!
ReplyDeletescrappindhilly at gmail dot com
Gorgeous card, I love the shading and the shadows, it's the little details that make it really stand out.
ReplyDeleteI love hibiscus flowers. Awesome card - love the vibrant colors!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really beautiful. I love the hibiscus flowers, the colors came out pretty dead on, very vibrant.
ReplyDeleteWow, The first word that came to my mind when I saw the card was "beautiful". Reading the other posts it looks like they thought so also.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteVeronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
I lived in Hawaii and that is about as close to a real Hibiscus in papercrafting as you'll get. Very pretty! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
ReplyDeleteKathleen (jbaugh1481@aol.com)
WOW So pretty Joy! I Love the details.... it looks just like that picture of the flower... BEAUTIFUL! :o)
ReplyDeleteTheresa
This is just so fun and full of color!
ReplyDeletelove it, very beautiful
ReplyDeletevery beautiful card! the color is bright and alive.
ReplyDeleteLuanne
myfootahead@gmail.com
http://craftersreference.blogspot.com/
Beautiful card! Perfect for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! I love the flower!
ReplyDeleteTracy
I love this card....it's soooo beautiful....geeze just when I thought you did the most outstanding card...you up and do something even more awesome....gosh girl...you sure do have it!!! and thanks for sharing it all the time!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Card is Gorgeous! Love the Bright Colors. Your Brother and Sister-in-Law are going to Love It!
ReplyDeleteI love learning from Videos, That way you can follow along and pause when you need to! Reading along is not bad when you need to print and take with you, but some people learn by example the most!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. I have this cartridge and I just love it. I think I have also made a card using the same hibiscus flower!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the hues of pink you used and that green ribbon, subtle, yet is adds so much texture.
ReplyDeletelflinesatcomcastdotnet
Wow look at those vibrant colors...great card!
ReplyDeletevery nice.. love the pink and green.. thanks for sharing your idea's :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! You've got an imagination that just won't quit!
ReplyDeleteYour colors really make that flower come alive! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSusanJ in Atlanta
Love how you shaded the flower to make it more realistic. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, Joy! The colors pop! Gorgeous!! -- Pat N.
ReplyDeletethat flower is just gorgeous
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This card is really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, makes me want that cartridge....!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting it!
What a beautiful card. Thanks for posting it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this card and all the others I see in your gallery. I just discovered your website and can't wait to share it with my mother and sister-in- laws. Thank you for sharing all your hard work!
ReplyDeleteDenise Hernandez
Your flower card is very beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
mema
wilson p 58 at yahoo dot com
Love the card!! They'll love the card!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Love the use of vibrant colors in the card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card..I love the bright, happy colors
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the colors. This looks like a great cartridge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The hibiscus is one of my favorite flowers. The shading you added looks great! Sophia @ just4crafters.com
ReplyDeletelove the card just beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery cool! the Hibiscus has always been my favorite flower! love it! ~*Pd :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous, love the colours those and the shading really bring your flower to life.
ReplyDeleteKim xXx
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I LOVE the colors!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty cars i love how vibrant the flower is. tfs
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
Love the colors and the shading, makes the flower pop!
ReplyDeleteLove this flower, nice card. Love, Love Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteSue
rolfe974@prodigy.net
Your work is awesome and lovely to look at. I love flower designs.
ReplyDeleteI love the vibrant colours for the flower.
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