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Fall Hydrengeas

This week's Inspiration Challenge on SCS had is visit The Bella Cottage. I used THIS lovely Jeanette Donaher Spring Hydrangea photo as my inspiration, but I saw a bunch more items that inspired me at this lovely shop.

I used my new Joy! Crafts Hydrangea die that Carol at Chocolate Crafts and Bears oh My made me buy (just kidding but she is a big Enabler). Took a little time, but I love how the flowers came out. My sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs so I am entering it in this week's Anything Goes Challenge - I love this sentiment as it works for so many occasions.

I added some fun glitter from Sparkle and Sprinkle to the centers of my Fall Hydrangeas so I am also entering this in the Sparkle N Sprinkle September challenge (my second entry) which is to use glitter, embossing or flocking on your creation.


Hugz and have a great weekend!

Comments

  1. BenziSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Love your Fall hydrangea, Nancy. And, it does look so Fall-ish..leaves, too. Yes, that Carol can do some enabling. Ha
    Off to the ball game in just a bit. It's a night game and I like that.

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  2. MarisaSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Gorgeous flowers and touch of sponging

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  3. CherylQuiltsSeptember 28, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Oh, Nancy, your hydrangea is gorgeous! I am so impressed...it looks so real! The texture, colors and dimension are amazing! And truly this is one of my favorite verses! So glad you joined us again this week for the ODBD Challenge! Hugs, Cheryl

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  4. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsSeptember 28, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Wow, this looks awesome! Such a lovely flower in real life and here on your pretty card and such a great sentiment too :)

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  5. Linda CarsonSeptember 28, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Oh that's gorgeous! You should send Carol a thank you! You've brought the die to life w/beautiful colors and added dimension! The scripture completes this beauty! Thanks for joining ODBD this week!

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  6. KelleySeptember 28, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful card!! So vintage-shabby chic!!

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  7. TammySeptember 29, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, love the gorgeous hydrangea!

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  8. Darlene September 29, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    WOW! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  9. Barbara BruderSeptember 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Nancy, this card is super. Your flowers are gorgeous with their sparkly centers. And I love all that texture of those flowers. Thanks for joining us at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge this month. Come back soon. Hugs, Barbara { personal blog - Art and Soul Creations}

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  10. gwenSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Love the shabby chic look to your lovely card ,love the soft colors !!!

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  11. Jan MarieSeptember 29, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    So beautiful! Love your hydrangeas paired with the marvelous scripture! Thanks for joining us for the Shining the Light Challenge! Hugs and blessings!

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  12. JD/ JillSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    So lovely...I the soft colors you used!

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  13. FelicitySeptember 29, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    The card is so soft and pretty and matches the sentiment perfectly. Beautiful.

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  14. wannabcre8tiveSeptember 30, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    This is just gorgeous, Nancy. A wonderful scripture.

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  15. *Vicki*September 30, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Such a stunning card!! Love the Vintage feel and flowers! HUGS :)

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  16. coopsSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    oh wow so stunning nancy.really beautiful sentiment and design and your flowers are fabulous :D

    xx coops xx

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  17. Carol HurlockOctober 1, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    I thought it was you that talked me into buying this die???? lol Hey I was playing with mine last night too. I really like it. It was a good purchase--you know we both love Hydrangeas. I still have the birthday card from a couple years ago that you sent me with the big Hydrangea on it. It is so pretty-it's in a glass frame in my craft room so I can look at it. This is so beautiful with the shabby chic color combination. I like the way the leaves are turned up on you flower. Love this sentiment too. It's just beautiful.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  18. Chris Olsen, GlowbugOctober 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    This is just gorgeous!! I just love the vintage flair, the pink and those hydrangeas!! I love that verse too!! Thanks for joining us at ODBD!

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  19. Anne TempleOctober 4, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Another WOW! This is stunning. Love the colors and the dimension.

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  20. Jeanette DonaherAugust 15, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    I'm happy to see my hydrangea painting inspired this lovely piece! Just now saw it!

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