Thursday, April 28, 2011

Mother's Day card (my ol' doodled digi flowers)

Oops, sorry for not posting this week. We've both had a wickedly funky flu, but thankfully it's on the way out and now Charles and I are headed to the island to visit his Marvellous Mom & Delightful Dad and meet their two new huge Newfie dogs: Cody & Floyd.

Today's post: just a little rehash of an old flower doodle
that I did in honour of Mother's day quite a while back...

doodled flowers embossed on vellum mel stampz

Details of the card: It's a 5 and a 1/2 inch square card. The flower image is embossed from the printer on vellum (just printed on standard & sprinkled with clear embossing powder while the ink is still wet). It's coloured with Copic markers and a white gel pen. Then hand stitched onto layers of speckled cream cardstock (that were inked a bit for distressing).

If you like the flowers, you can find more digi freebies with them
and see more projects with them in these old posts:




JPEG files
If you'd like these, please just click on the image to enlarge.
Then right click & choose "save image as..." to save them:

Five flowers:


Five flowers (with three for paper piecing at top):


Four (identical) flowers:

Three flowers:


Three paper piecing flowers:
(or for 3D flowers?)



Clickable blogger photo:



Hope you're having a wonderful week!
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36 comments:

  1. RuthApril 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    This is a fantastic project. The colour is superb and I always love your hand stitching!! I hope you feel better soon, Ruth x

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  2. KatarinaApril 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    This card is just beautiful, I just love your style! Beautiful digi flowers, thank you so much!

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  3. CreatissimoApril 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing the digi-flowers. And you call them 'doodles'?! Hm, how doodles can be so perfect ;)??

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  4. Esther AsburyApril 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    So very pretty -- thanks for sharing the flowers with us!

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  5. Beth Norman-RobertsApril 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Totally awesome. Your printing on vellum is very interesting. Must give it a try. Beautiful flowers. TFS.

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  6. Jan SchollApril 28, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Oh oh oh! Love this. I just put a link on FB. I don't do that often but this one merits it!

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  7. katemade designsApril 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    You are so fantastically talented even you doodles are delightful. Thanks so much for the files and inspiration.

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  8. Jeanie CallaghanApril 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Fantastic project! Thank you so much for posting this.

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  9. FabApril 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wow totally taken aback by this beautiful card, the hand stitching must have taken ages...gorgeous, Mel. I hope you don't mind I've linked back to your blog twice and featured this beautiful card of yours on PaperMood.com , let me know if you're not happy with it and I'll take it down. Take care and don't forget the wedding tomorrow ! :) (I'm in London so I'm not allowed to forget it - LOL) X Fab

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  10. Painting Tips and TricksApril 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Fantastic project indeed! I like the card!..Daniel

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  11. Judy McMullenApril 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Wow! Beautiful project and card, Mel! Thanks for the gorgeous digi flowers!!

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  12. RufusApril 28, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Love the flowers and card. Thanks for the flower digi's. Sure hope that you and hubby are feeling perfect soon!
    R/

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  13. Savannah O'GwynnApril 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Oh, Mel!! This is beautiful! LOVE these flowers and the stitching--the colors--beautiful project and card:)

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  14. ArleneApril 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Such a unique and delightful card. I LOVE it!

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  15. Crafting QueenApril 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Adore your card, the colouring of your beautiful flowers are just perfect. Love the stitched detail. Thank you for sharing the images!

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  16. patriciaApril 28, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Thank you very much.. it is gorgeous!

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  17. ileanaApril 29, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    gorgeous card! it´s always so pleasant to stop by your blog. Thank you for the flowers and for sharing your great project. Have a great day!

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  18. DawnApril 29, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Beautiful Mel!!

    Sorry to hear you both were so sick!! UGH!!!

    Have fun and I expect to see some pics of Floyd and Cody!!

    OOOxOOO

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  19. MommypantsApril 29, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Very nice mother's day card. The flowers are really pretty and I think the stitching is a neat touch. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. JoseApril 29, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Gorgeous card, and thank you for sharing the lovely flowers
    Jose

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  21. Erum TasneemApril 30, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I remember these flowers! They are absolutely stunning and so are your creations!

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  22. wwillowwApril 30, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Another beautiful card Mel!!! And thanks so much for your sweet digi flowers, I can't wait to play with them!!!

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  23. MariApril 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Gorgeous, Mel! I love the flowers! I've only begun trying digis recently, so this was extra timely! :D Thanks SO MUCH for your generosity!

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  24. Debbie PammentApril 30, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    You have such a fabulously unique style - it's always fun to visit! Sorry you haven't been well but these gorgeous flowers have brightened my day!
    xXx

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  25. Debbie PammentApril 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Oh and thanx soooo much for the gorgeous flowers!
    xXx

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  26. karen irvineApril 30, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    mel, you never cease to inspire me! this is beautiful!

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  27. Whimsical WendyMay 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Adorable!!! I love your sketches!

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  28. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    These are lovely! Thank you so much. It is very thoughtful of you to provide them in different combinations for us. : )

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  29. Chris Olsen, GlowbugMay 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    This is stunning!! I just love your colors and those flowers. Stunning set!!

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  30. HorseKrazeeMay 6, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    What a beautiful project. Sooo creative. I love all the great projects on your blog.

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  31. HorseKrazeeMay 6, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Great project. Love you blog! - Richelle

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  32. ikeMay 8, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing the digi flowers Mel, they are really super.

    Ike xx

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  33. PatriceMay 8, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Wow a beautiful card and great project!

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  34. Deborah FringsMay 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love this - these flowers are just fantastic - thanks for sharing!!

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  35. SueMay 13, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Beautifull card and project thanks so much for shareing the image Luv Sue x

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  36. KathleneMay 17, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Love to see you posting again Mel...definitely snatching this beautiful digi-floral. Thanks for sharing your talents. xoxo

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♥ Thank You so much sharing your thoughts. It means the world! ♥ Mel