Friday, August 6, 2010

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #65 - Sunflowers

Time for another fabulous Midnight Madness Challenge from Priscilla Styles!

This is the sketch for this week's challenge:
And my card creation using "Priscilla Styles" stamps "Sunflower Top" and Sunflower Stem".  These are just sensational!

First off, I embossed my images with a "Damask" Cuttlebug design.  Then I "Smooched" them so they would really stand out.  I did add some Copic color to the leaves and middle part of the flower.  I made additional smaller sunflower tops for extra embellishments.  Then I went a little crazy with adding borders using my Martha Stewart punches and Spellbinders die.

My DP is from Basic Grey "Origins" and DCWV.   Luckily, I had some yellow polka dot ribbon that was just screaming, "pick me"!   This was a fun card to make using all these different elements.

Thanks for visiting!

20 comments:

Brandi said...

What a stunning card! Love the colo combo and how you embossed your images! :) Fabulous!: )

Gunn (MsPlum) said...

Hi Marsha!
Sunflowers always makes me smile - they have that effect on people I think. The bright yellow color they are blessed with is just irresisteble - and the more the merrier! Your card leaves me sitting here with a smile to big for my head. I love all the sunflowers and all the yellow! The DP is fantastic and fits so well! I think I love just about everything with this card! Great spotlighting!

Thank you so much for playing with the Midnight Madness Challenge and thanks for the smile! See you soon!

Mvh
Gunn
MMSCDT!

Marlene said...

Wow, this is just absolutely gorgeous!!! One of my favorites of yours, I think!

pam124 said...

Oh my goodness Marsha, this is INCREDIBLE!! Your snowflowers are so GORGEOUS and your use of the spotlighting perfect. I love your borders, papers, details. You've done an AMAZING job this week!!

Thanks SO MUCH for joining the Midnight Madness Sketch Challege and I hope you can come out and play with us again next week!

Hugs
pam
MMSC-GD

Melina said...

very pretty! beautiful sunflowers :)

Sharon Basel said...

This is a beauty Marsha. I love the embossing of the flowers - it adds such nice texture. And the colors of this card are so warm and nice.

Peggie said...

Gorgeous card. Love all the sunflowers.

Lesley said...

Very pretty card, your flowers are beautiful!

Priscilla said...

WOW-ZA Marsha.. this card is over the top amazing. Love how you added all the textures to your card. We are thrilled that you joined in the fun this week. Thank you for sharing it with us and thank you for playing the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.
Priscilla
MMSC Hostess

Lovely Linda said...

Oh my giddy aunt Marsha - this is just fabulous! You have showcased Priscilla's image so beautifully - love the spotlighting and that delish DP - this is all brought together os beautifully! Love it! Thanks for joining us this week at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week, we love to see you and hope to see you again next week! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team

Carol Hurlock said...

Marsha this is just exquisite. I love your fabulous background papers. They highlight your beautifully colored sunflowers to perfection. This is an exquisite creation with wonderful details and excellent eye appeal. Great job with the challenge. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
Midnight Madness Design Team

Christine Riley said...

Gorgeous! I love the gorgeous punch work and the bright colors. Beautiful!

Angelwood said...

Oh this is BEAUTIIFUL! I love the colors you've chosen for this card. Wow! I love this! hugs, Angela

Colleen said...

Pretty sunflowers and the embossing looks so neat!

coldwaters2 said...

Oh wow Marsha this is gorgeous what beautiful vibrant colours perfect for showing those wonderful sunflowers off. Beautiful papers and colours, this I love.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Joseline said...

Wow, this is so beautiful! Beautiful use of colors, and sunflowers.

Denise @ kc242 said...

Hello! What a beautiful card! Congrats on being on the Midnight Madness DT! I am looking forward to working with you!
Denise
MMDT

Anonymous said...

Marsha!!! WOW!!! You are so awesome!!! This card is breathtaking!!!

Priscilla said...

Marsha, your card is just amazing..thank you for making my images look so good.
I was wondering if you were getting the emails we have sent you? can you email me at heatonup@verizo.net pretty please.

Moira said...

Wow.. those big sunflowers almost look like real, dried flowers.

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