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Napkin Inspired Magnolias

Splitcoaststampers.com featured Ferris Wheels and Carousels as the site for the Inspiration Challenge this weekend.  I picked THIS set of napkins by Michel Design as my inspiration. 
When I saw the napkins, the SU! Good Morning Magnolia set popped in my mind.  I stamped the large magnolia, masked it, and stamped it again. Then masked them both and stamped the little magnolia bud.  I colored it all with watercolors.  I embosed the Thinking of You sentiment and the little leaf in the set.

Of course, I finished it all off with some Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

Thanks for stopping by and many hugz,

Nancy

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  1. Bautiful water colouring of the magnolias :)

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  2. Gorgeous stamped and colored magnolias, Nancy. I love how you were inspired by the Gorgeous napkins. TFS Hugs..Nancy

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  3. A stunning card Nancy, beautiful magnolias - such a pretty card.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  4. This is just beautiful with those gorgeous flowers! Love the colors!

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