Thursday, August 5, 2010

A Summer Garden

Good morning, my friends!

A beautiful day here near the coast…a bit foggy, but we’re used to that here in the summer…

I’ve been looking out my window at my roses that need pruning and dead-heading…my fruit that needs picking…my flowers surrounded by weeds…Too many summer vacations can really make your garden OVERgrow!

Well, instead of getting my hands dirty and  going out to do something about it, I did what any addicted to cardmaking woman would do…make some garden cards!

Here’s what I have for you today…first:

Garden Girl

This is to remind me of what I SHOULD be doing today…!  I love this beautiful collage image and designer paper from Graphic 45—so very vintage!

Lace, ribbon, and vintage buttons, as usual…a layered flower made with different-sized circle scallop punches.  I just cut between each scallop to make the flower—so easy!  Lots of platinum Stickles, a touch or two of Dazzling Diamonds, and we’re all done!

Next, another one of my favorite playthings…Vicki Chrisman’s 3D Shadowbox die, available precut from Crafty Secrets—LOVE these!

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Here’s a few close-ups…all the images are from Crafty Secrets’ “Birds and Blossoms” Images & Journal Notes booklet and “Calendar” Creative Scraps…

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The first panel…

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…and the center…love that gorgeous vintage birdie!  And what about those sumptuously glittered Prima flowers?!  And the leafy trim—yummy!

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…last panel…big, fat, cabbagey roses…just the way I love them!

Lots of lace, of course…gingham ribbon and crystal rhinestones…some of my very favorite things.  I also altered the color of the central panel with Ranger’s Crackle paint.  Lots of platinum Stickles, too, of course!   I gave the whole thing a good, healthy spritz with “Iridescent Gold” Glimmer Mist….love it!

Well, that’s it for me today…got some more projects covering my kitchen table, so I’d better get busy! 

Well, whether you decide to dirty your hands today with garden dirt or ink…just make something beautiful today!

See you soon with something new…

 

Julie

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24 comments:

  1. Willy's creationsAugust 5, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Looks lovely all!

    Hugs,Willy

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  2. aimeeAugust 5, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    i was going to work in the garden today too, but instead im visiting blogs. besides it is HOT out today! always nice to see your new creations.
    blessings,
    aimee

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  3. Julie MarieAugust 5, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Hi Julie... oooh, I love that pretty journal! It has all of the things I love in it... I so wish I knew how to make those things... wishing you a beautiful day... xoxo Julie Marie PS I remember how I loved the fog rolling in when I visited Morrow Bay California... are you near there?

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  4. koraleeAugust 5, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    So so lovely my friend...you alway inspire..and yes..today I did dig in my garden. xoxoxo Hugs for a great weekend. xoxo

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  5. UnknownAugust 5, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    So beautiful. Too hot here for gardening so some gorgeous projects like these may be just the thing!

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  6. Sweet Bee CottageAugust 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Julie,

    How did you get so good at these sweet little things? I always enjoy seeing your delightful creations. My garden is woefully overgrown but this weekend is supposed to be nice and cool so I'll try to get it cleaned up.

    Thanks for buzzin' by! I always enjoy seeing you've stopped by.

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  7. Marie RaynerAugust 6, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Julie, your cards are so beautifully sweet! I just love them! I especially love the second one with those fabulous glittered flowers. You amaze me with the way you are always coming up with new ideas! You are a true artist and talent!! I know what you mean about gardens taking off while you are on holidays. After three weeks in Canada we came back to a jungle!! It's lovely though. All too soon the leaves will be changing and things will be dying out. Lots of love to you on this lovely August day, and loads of huggles too!! XXOO

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  8. vivianAugust 6, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    wonderful cards! I almost always would chose creating over gardening! Though I like to be outside and I like the garden, I just really prefer to create!
    have a great weekend
    vivian

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  9. MarcyAugust 6, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful garden cards, Julie! We've been enjoying the bounty of our friends' gardens this year, as we're still working on our front porch project. Next year we hope to put in a square foot garden. Yum!

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  10. anthivolonAugust 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Julie, I love your pretty cards. I believe, its wonderfull to live in California. I've visit L.A. and San Fransisco 2 times and I was so exited. You are lucky you live there.
    I live in Athens, Greece.
    With my love
    Betty

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  11. Anything Fits A Naked ManAugust 6, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Well, you've hit two of my very favorites with this one, birds and blooms!! Just gorgeously lovely, as always! Thanks so much for sharing! Suddenly, I have a hankering to get some DIRT under my fingernails in the garden!!

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  12. PearlAugust 6, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Loved every single one of these!

    Pearl

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  13. Jan HenningsAugust 6, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I love your shadowbox and your card!
    My weeds were getting out of control, too and the kids helped me for an entire day and now they're undercontrol. It is such a dreaded job!
    Love Graphic 45!

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  14. anthivolonAugust 6, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Julie, I will be happy if you want to give you my hospitality, whenever you want to visit Greece.
    Have a good day
    Betty

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  15. AnonymousAugust 6, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Wow your work is just gorgeous !!! I adore the three panelled piece its one of the most beautiful things i have seen.
    I have a new challenge at my Dezinaworld blog if you fancy a go but if not, just keep on making beautiful art
    Hugs June xxxxx

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  16. Jodie (everything vintage)August 6, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Julie!!!!
    Girl, the garden can WAIT!
    Crafting is a PRIORITY :)
    And besides, your garden cards are much more cleaner, cooler and prettier to look at :)))
    Just don't look out your window and you won't see what all is waiting for you~
    Problem solved.
    Just call me when you have another delima like that, although I think you made the right choice on your own! haha
    Glad to have you back girl!!!!!
    Missed you :)

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  17. Cynthia SchelzigAugust 6, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    I just found your blog...wonderful work you do...will visit more often........
    Cynthia Schelzig...a.k.a. Cynnie

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  18. Lesley EdmondsAugust 7, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Julie! It's so hard to drag yourself from the craft table isn't it!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 7, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I love a beautiful garden, but given the choice, I would rather have glue & glitter on my hands! :)
    Wonderful creations, Julie! I love every gorgeous little detail!!!
    Happy weekend to you & yours,
    Zuzu

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  20. Home and HeartAugust 8, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    I am ALWAYS inspired and awed when I visit!! So pretty!

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  21. GwendolynKayAugust 8, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Lovely and charming cards as always. I too have neglected my weedy flowers this year. Too hot and humid.
    Blessings and hugs~
    Gwen

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  22. HanneAugust 8, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    These are so beautiful! Have a wonderful and creative week:)

    Hugs Hanne

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  23. AngelnorthAugust 9, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Great garden cards and I don't blame you for choosing the ink over the dirt!

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  24. BeedeebabeeAugust 9, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Oh gosh, your creations are just sooo beautiful! xo Paulette ;)

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