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Thursday, August 2, 2012


...this one's a little bold, bright and sassy!  But I like it and had so much fun making it! I've been fiddling with bottle caps...using them with felt and fabric to make some flower embellishments...I used some bright felt on this one and thought...'now, what in the world will I do with this critter?!?'  I decided the perfect home for it would be on a card for my daughter's best buddy's birthday! You know little girls...they love the bold and the beautiful!
 
 I have a whole ball of some vintage trim my neighbor picked up for me (second-hand).  It reminded me of the little stamens in the center of flowers, so I dyed some yellow for fun.  Let's just say the color took well. (nice and bright!) The first thing I found that it didn't over-power was my fuchsia felt...so I cut a few PTI flowers (and cut them up a little more before re-assembling) and formed the blossom.  In the center of the bottle cap are a couple PTI Tiny Tag images.


The little scallops on my card were so much fun and were a result of a Pinterest card that I was SURE I re-pinned (I can see it in my little mind!)...but it's not on my board :(  It's not a new idea, but one I haven't used in forever, and the card I saw was a nice reminder of how fun it is for each little scallop to be different...cute look, I thought! Cheery, too!


I've used all kinds of papers on this one, but the little Bingo card, and the gingham and tiny rose patterned papers in the scallops are from Bety's Etsy shop, HERE. Such a fun card to make!  If you like the bottle cap flower,...stay tuned...another card using one is on it's way...


Thanks so much for taking the time to visit today!!
~Geri~




16 comments:

  1. Love this! You should do sassy more often! What a fun card!

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  2. Love, love LOOOVE those scallops! the fact that they're all different makes them even more special!

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  3. Okay, Missy...I put my shades on and now I can't see a thing!! Can I take them off so I can find my keyboard? lol
    It's gorgeous, Geri! In my book, bright just means happy! I love all the pretty scallops! Great work with the bottle cap too...both of them! :o)

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  4. I do, I do, I do like the bottle cap! LOL I really like the card too. Definitely bolder colors than we're used to from you, but that didn't change a thing. It's still a gorgeous Geri card. Hugs GF!

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  5. GORGEOUS! I love the bold colours! And the different patterned scallops are perfection. This is just yummy! :)

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  6. I love scalloped borders and your card is stunning. Although I love that heart border too. Wow! Gorgeous, bright, happy; the kind of card that makes you smile. Love it!
    Your little sneak loks promising....

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  7. WOW, I love this bright, bold card! Just perfect for a girly girl. You've combined all those elements perfectly to create such a fun card.

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  8. Wow! You are amazing, Geri! What an adorable card, and what stunning details! I love the flower! The mix of felt and antique trim and bottlecap is SO beautiful! I absolutely adore all those scallops, too, and the felt border across the top ties it all together so nicely. Your DD's friend is going to love this!
    Can't wait to see the second card! It's looking equally amazing!

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  9. Geri this is so gorgeous!!!! I love all the details and the incredible flower with the bottle cap center! The scallops, the colors, the papers it is all beautiful! I can't wait to see the next one!!!! :)

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  10. Oh I love bright & sassy! Love your fun card!

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  11. Wow ... I love this! Scallops and bottle caps? It's such a joy to visit here. Seeing something new that I've never tried and I always leave inspired. Thanks for sharing your talents with us and I can't wait to see what's next!

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  12. So pretty! I love the different circles of patterned paper at the bottom, forming the scallops!

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  13. So bright and adorable!! LOVE the flowers with the bottlecap in the center great idea!! I don't think I have made a card with scallops but am goint to give it a try!!

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  14. Your cards/projects and your site are so beautiful...I am your newest follower!
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pendra

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  15. Oh my, another absolutely gorgeous card Geri! Love your use of colors, so unexpected and delightful!

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  16. Wow, Geri! What a lovely layered card! I'm so glad you linked your blog up to the Moxie Fab World Blogroll. It will be great to stop by and say "hello" from time to time!

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