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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Quilling Yellow Sunflowers Best Wishes Doily Card

Are any of you nervous about insects? I am a bit disturbed about the 17 year cicadas that are supposed to rise in swarms in the coming weeks. :T This means I was only ten during the last invasion of this particular species of cicadas! Ignorance is BLISS sometimes. :D
I made a card for one of our work studys for her last day in the office. When I was a work study, I got some personal time to do my homework on certain days...this is not so for our office unfortunately. They are greatly treasured individuals who we rely on heavily for important responsibilities. For this reason, I will miss her very much.
I rarely use doilies, but I liked the delicate look it gives after seeing what Karon did on her post: 

Birthdays with Bling. I then wet embossed "Best Wishes" in silver. 

 The flourishes were stamped and pearl accents were added on the ends. I tried to keep the sunflowers about the same size. They were also chalked to add a gradient-style shading.
Finally, we had so much to write, I decided to turn it into a pocket for the interior. It's more like a wedding invite if you ask me!

Hope you have a great weekend!







Entered in:
-Crafty Catz #182 Anything Goes
-Five Simple Things Inspire Me Fridays 102
-Simply Create Too #37 Anything Goes
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17 comments:

  1. SoniaMay 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Hi my dearest friend, Thanks a lot for Your sweetness:))
    Every time Your comments feel me so happy, Thanks:))
    And you have Made another gorgeous card, love the sunflowers:))
    Happy weekend and big big hug,
    Sonia

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  2. chillin with QuillinMay 11, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    gorgeous card, love the flowers and how you drew the vines and leaves, the doily makes it elegant !!!!
    Paula

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  3. KaronMay 11, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Eileen, this card is stunning. Love your quilled flowers, so beautiful. The Doily with the sentiment stamped on it makes it look so delicate. Thanks for the shout out, it was the first time I had used a doily too and I love the effect it adds to the card. Have a great Sunday. Karon.

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  4. Have A Scrap Happy DayMay 12, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    What a sweet and lovely card. You made the quilled sunflowers so beautifully. Nice layout too.

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  5. Wendy LMay 12, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Beautiful card, so pretty. xxx

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  6. JanetteMay 12, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Your card is so pretty Eileen, and love the pocket fold for a note..
    Thanks for joining us at CraftyCatz this week..x

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  7. Naomi Johnson May 12, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Lovely card, so nice to see some quilled flowers! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Crafty Catz this week. Naomi x

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  8. lavina agarwalMay 12, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    wow this is such a gorgeous card...love it!

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  9. Ann MartinMay 12, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I love every little thing about this card, Eileen!

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  10. SD poojaMay 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Wow ! Loved this beautiful card ! The doily,the flowers,the colors,the paper everything just look awesome !

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  11. DianeMoneyGoolsbyMay 12, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Eileen: Thank you for entering Simply Create Too's Challenge #37 - "Anything Goes". Your MD card is so pretty. I love your quilling.

    Looking forward to see your creations in all our upcoming challenges too.

    Diane
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://SimplyCreateToo.blogspot.com
    http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

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  12. MianMay 12, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    What a fab card and I love the quilled flowers!

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this fortnight at Simply Create Too.
    Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!

    Hugs Mian
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

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  13. ShylaashreeMay 13, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    it is just a beautiful card

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  14. aureliaeugeniaMay 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Hello my darling Eileen,
    Long time no see -I had a bad period being sick! It was this last 8th May I had an operation(getting out my tonsils and...it still hurts) I hope will be all right in the end! I hope you are Ok as well as your family! What's new in your life ?
    When I see this elegant wonderful card I might say you have a good period and I wish it is a good guess!
    My last work was ment to be a gift for the doctor that operated me as a sgn of gratitude .
    So you see,I cannot do so much quilling nowadays....I feel sad about it!
    Anyway,I send you my love and best wishes to your family too!
    hugs and kisses

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  15. aureliaeugeniaMay 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Hello my darling Eileen,
    Long time no see -I had a bad period being sick! It was this last 8th May I had an operation(getting out my tonsils and...it still hurts) I hope will be all right in the end! I hope you are Ok as well as your family! What's new in your life ?
    When I see this elegant wonderful card I might say you have a good period and I wish it is a good guess!
    My last work was ment to be a gift for the doctor that operated me as a sgn of gratitude .
    So you see,I cannot do so much quilling nowadays....I feel sad about it!
    Anyway,I send you my love and best wishes to your family too!
    hugs and kisses

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  16. Cornelia (fun stamping)May 18, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Hi Eileen - your card really caught me eye - so pretty - love the quilling. I looked around on your blog a bit - LOVE your work!
    Thank you so much for entering Simply Create Too’s challenge! I hope you will play again in the upcoming challenges!
    Cornelia – Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/

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  17. DeAdesignMay 23, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    beautifully as usual, wonderful card !!!
    I don't like :) some insects (allergy)

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