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The new Squigglefly challenge is to make a Thinking of You card. Rhonda's DT group (the group I am on) is off this week and Holley's group is doing the inspiration - they were so inspiring that I had to make a card too. I made my card with an image that is new to the store called Firefly Frenzy - Maddie (Cheryl Grant). When I was making this card, I remembered I had an old SU! set that had a mason jar image and I used that for the jars behind my image. If you look at the bottom left where the flowers are and look to the right of the arrangement, you can see a little purple flower. That is my first attempt at a dryer sheet flower. I know it is small and hard to see, but I finally tried one (Benzi and Emzi I hope you are reading this - I know I told you both in the past I was going to try one).

Hugz!

Comments

  1. JD/ JillAugust 12, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Very cute and pretty! Like the colors that you picked. You did a great job with that flower...and you have also brought back some nice summer childhood memories for me.

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  2. coopsAugust 13, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    so stunning nancy.fabulous colour combo and i love your pretty flowers and gorgeous image :D

    xx coops xx

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  3. BenziAugust 13, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Yay for you, Nancy. I'm glad you made a dryer sheet flower. Aren't they easy? I'm thinking you made that large flower, too. You always make the best ones. I wanted to make one of your flowers when I cased your QFTD card but knew I probably couldn't accomplish it. This is the cutest card you've created. Love the added jar. Reminds me of when I was little and catching fireflies.

    BTW, your card I cased really did have a history. Glad it is now in your daughter's hands to treasure.

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  4. Anne TempleAugust 13, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    This is so pretty. Love the colors and how you tucked a mason jar behind the cute image. Great job on your flower too.

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  5. *Vicki*August 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Such a pretty design! Love the colors and all of those flowers! These images are so fun! :)

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  6. TammyAugust 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Sweet card and fabulous design and layout! Glad you got to play along with us this week!

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  7. McCrafty's CardsAugust 13, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    This is gorgeous Nancy, I like the image, the fab colours and the flowers.
    Kevin xx

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  8. Charlene MitchellAugust 13, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Love, love, lovin' those colours!!!! And this image is just so sweet! Those flowers are gorgeous! Did you get an email from me?? hugs, Charlene

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  9. Holly YoungAugust 14, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Darling card Nancy! Those flowers you used are gorgeous! I love the mason jar tucked in behind the image!

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  10. HeidiAugust 15, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Absolutely stunning!
    Beautiful design and pretty colours:)
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  11. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartAugust 15, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    That's so adorable! I love the image you chose and the card is just adorable! Great work. Cheers, Holley

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  12. wannabcre8tiveAugust 15, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Oh, my, this is so cute, I love the colors and the wonderfully colored-cute image.

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  13. Linda W.August 16, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    So precious Nancy! I remember catching fireflys and still delight in seeing them outside my livingroom windows in the summer time (NOW!)....I am so a purple lover too. You did an awesome piece of craftwork here!

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  14. Donna EllisAugust 20, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Gosh! This flower looks so REAL! Darling card and wonderful deep, rich colors with the sweetest little images. (great idea to repeat a giant jar like that, Nancy!) hugs, de

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  15. Carol HurlockAugust 25, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    What a cute idea to use that jar su stamp for the background. It goes so well with the image. Your flowers are so pretty. I still didn't do a dryer sheet flower yet but yours is darling. How fun and fabulous your card is!

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