Thursday, April 14, 2011

Bloom Already! PPA89


It has been said that the Earth laughs with flowers.  Well I would be happy for a quiet chuckle or a silly little giggle around here - those snickering snowflakes that still show up now and then do not count!  I made this flower out of the Springtime Vintage fabric with the Fun Flowers die.  (Spray the pieces with starch, crumple them and let them dry before assembling.)  Then I mixed in some newsprint, ribbon and lace and set it against a beautiful Marina Mist background. That is one big foofy flower - a definite belly laugh!  I hope those bulbs in my back yard hear it and WAKE UP!  Join in the fun and laughter at Pals Paper Arts this week and let your flowers bloom!


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18 comments:

  1. Linda FisherApril 14, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Love your flower Linda! Thanks for sharing the starching tip, a great idea. I have certainly learned a thing or two from the PPA Design Team today.

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  2. Ann SchachApril 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Gorogeous...shabby and chic! Love the button...love the bling! And who can resist the lace!

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  3. Carrie GaskinApril 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh Linda - I LOVE THIS! I think your initials (LC) should stand for not only Linda Callahan but LOVELY CARDS because that is what you always make!

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  4. Library BarbApril 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Another beautiful card. I like the extra dimension and use of more recycled (newsprint) materials. I think you've got a whole new design line in the works. :)

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  5. Patti MacLeithApril 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    You are so funny, Linda! I love this spring-y card and you could take the flower off and WEAR it!! It's so lovely.

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  6. Stef PerryApril 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Love, love, love this card!! Your flower is so gorgeous! I'm with you as we're continuing to be inundated with inches of rain...where's the sun?? Thanks for a day brightening creation!

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  7. ErinApril 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I think this should be Gram's birthday card!

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  8. Linda CallahanApril 14, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Oh it is going to be :-)

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  9. Mike FunkeApril 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    This is gorgeous, Linda. The dimension is incredible. Love all the layers!

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  10. CarlaApril 14, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Linda, I love your flower!!!! So many gorgeous layers together. Your card is beautiful. Hugs,

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  11. Debbie HendersonApril 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Linda, your big foofy flower is awesome! I agree with Carla, those layers are gorgeous. Another WOW!

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  12. Nance LeedyApril 14, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Fabulous foofy flower! And I love the sentiment on the same color but popped up and those little black jewels on the edge are divine! Gorgeous Linda!

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  13. Mickey RobertsApril 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Oh my goodness, Linda! So pretty!

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  14. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netApril 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    OH mY! This FOOFY Flower is looks FAB U LoUS! It just pops against that blue. LOVE how you used the newsprint with the fabric... so cool.
    I totally understand about the bulb thing too. Mine are "trying' to poke out their little heads, but they haven't made up thier minds yet! Hugs.

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  15. Mary FishApril 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Great use of color, Linda!

    Hugs, M

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  16. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I just love this flower and your colors! this is just so pretty!!!!

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  17. Lesley April 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Hahaha! WAKE UP BULBS!!! I hope that helped! Sorry I rubbed it in with my daffy pics today! Should have read your post first! Love this crumpled, starched flower, and I especially like the way you stamped the sentiment on MM and then punched out!

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  18. ShirleyApril 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Wow! I love what you did with your dies! The flower is just stunning!!!

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