April Control Freak Blog Hop

It's the 20th of the month and that means it's time for the Control Freak Blog hop.

If you're following along the blog hop, you just arrived here from Julie Buhler's amazing blog.  I love visiting her blog and seeing all of the creative ideas she comes up with.

The theme for this month's blog hop was flowers.  I love using any type of flowers in my stamping projects.  I haven't made a flower using my 5-petal flower punch in several months, so I pulled it out and made this flower.

Click here to see the tutorial on how to make this flower.  I punched out six 5-petal flowers from Orchid Opulence cardstock to make this flower.  I sponged all of the edges of the flower petals with Rich Razzleberry ink to give it some added depth and dimension.  It's difficult to see in the photo (you can click on it  to enlarge it), but I took my bone folder and added some scored lines to each of the leaves to make them look a little more realistic.

Of course I had to decorate the inside of my card too.  Whenever possible, I try to keep the same layout as I had on the front of my card.

As I said before, I love using flowers on my cards.  As soon as I saw the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt flowers in the Occasions Mini Catalog, I had to buy them.  Have I used them yet?  No, because I like to hoard stuff!  I figured it was time to pull them out and use them.

These flowers coordinate perfectly with the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack.  I used Glue Dots to adhere the felt flowers to my project.  I wanted some stems for the flowers so I took the brush end of my Old Olive marker and drew them in.

Just like the previous card, I keep the same layout for the inside of my card.  This was a very simple and quick layout. 

The next stop along the blog hop is the ever talented Patty Bennett.  Click on the link below to hop on over to her blog and check out her amazing projects. 

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Dannie

5-petal Flower Card
Paper:  Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Cottage Wall DSP
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Silver Brads, Filigree Designer Brads, Sponge, Dimensionals, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Bone Folder
Punches: 5-petal Flower

Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Card
Paper:  Whisper White, Old Olive, Rose Red, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink:  Old Olive
Accessories:  Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Glue Dots, Chocolate Chip Double-stitched Ribbon, Dimensionals
Punches:  Ticket Corner

Comments

[Pockets of Inspiration]

You've created a beautiful card.

[Connie Babbert]

Very pretty, Dannie! I haven't done one of those in a long time either!

[LeeAnn Greff]

I cannot believe you made that flower out of the 5-petal flower punch! Awesome!

[JanTink]

Lovely!

[Tracy Bradley]

I LOVE the one with the 5 petal punch. Gorgeous!

[Dawn Olchefske]

Great flower with the 5-Petal Flower Punch. I've tried that before and mine ditn't look nearly as beautiful as yours does. Awesome!

[Bea]

I just love your cards! great work!
Bea from France

[Julie Williams]

OH My Gosh Dannie I found you! I was following the blog hop and there you were! Is me Julie from simistamper... you won my blog candy. Please come back and give me your info so I can send you your goodies. Since the other winner never responded I want to give the prize back to you... Yea!

Your cards are FABULOUS!!!

I will visit your blog often!

Julie

[Jan Waters]

Dannie, just love your cards. So happy to see you back stamping and sharing all your wonderful projects. Missed you lots.
Jan :)

[Julie]

Great cards - love that punched flower!!

[Stephanie]

So many details that make all the difference in the world! TFS :)

[Carolyn S]

these are so pretty, thanks for sharing

[Cathy Warhank]

Thanks, Dannie. I have always loved your cards - these are no exception.

[Anita]

Beautiful cards!

[Bonnie C]

Love how you design the inside of your card to match the front. Beautiful work.

[Lisa Martz]

Both cards are just perfect, Dannie! Love the way you decorate the insides...I MUST start doing that! It adds so much! Great job!

[Holly P]

Wow I love your flower. Thanks for the tutorial!

[Gretchen Barron]

Great projects, Dannie! I love them all! I've never told you this but you were one of the first blogs that I began visiting regularly when I first started with Stampin' Up! and I've never been disappointed! I am always inspired by your work and your blog and because of that, I've given you the Sunshine Award! Please check out my blog at http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/sunshine-sunshine-everywhere.html to claim your award. And again, thanks for your inspiration and encouragement! Blessings, Gretchen

[Wendy W.]

FINALLY getting a chance to properly comment on everyone's creations ... that flower is amazing, girl!! LOVE it!! Gonna try one myself!! And your Sweet Pea felt card is just darling! Perfecta!!