Friday, February 25, 2011

Sweet Peas for Jan Marie!



Let’s light the candles and strike up the music, the owner of Flourishes – Jan Marie Caruso – is celebrating a birthday and we’re helping her by getting the party started! Hop on over to her place on the web HERE and wish her a Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Jan Marie!



I used one of my favorite sets, Sweet Peas, for my card, and did the coloring with Distress Inks by Rangers. I tried to make it look like an old polaroid photo, and the Spellbinders dies were perfect for the job:)
I also added some photocorners.



I know that the other Flourishes team members have a little something for Jan Maries birthday too. And If you haven`t already been through the list, start here:

Barbara Anders
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Betty Wright
Cindy Haffner
Dee Jackson
Maki Jones
Silke Ledlow
Tammy Hershberger
Beate Johns
Cindy Coutts
Heather Jensen
Kathy Jones

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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62 comments:

  1. BeckyFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This is just stunning!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Pretty!

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  3. KarinsArtScrapFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    wow yvonne, this is beautiful, love that framework it is gorgeous.
    beautiful card.

    greetings karin

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  4. SusieFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Drop dead gorgeous!!

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  5. KarinFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Absolutely stunning Yvonne (",)

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  6. Karen WFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh Wow, this is fantastic and I have boxes of those corners, never thought to do this with them. Thanks so much for such a fantastic idea. Gorgeous card for a fabulous lady!!

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  7. BeateFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Yvonne, your card is incredibly gorgeous. I love how you framed your image. Love your coloring and the border punch you used.
    Hugs and smiles

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  8. TanyaFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    beautiful as always! Your coloring is amazing. I love popping by here, your blog is always so full of inspiration.

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  9. Kathy JonesFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    WOW Yvonne!!! Your work is always exquisite and this is no exception! LOVE your design and the colouring is gorgeous!!!!

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  10. Jerri JimenezFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Your card is over-the-top gorgeous! Jan Marie will love it!I love how you've framed the water colored image, the photo corners are a wonderful touch!

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  11. Anneke klerksFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    your card is again verry pretty!!
    liefs Anneke

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  12. Cindy HaffnerFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    STUNNING Yvonne!!

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  13. MaryFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Very pretty!

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  14. dpkennedyFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Ooh, wow! This is stunning! I love the picture corners...looks like a tiny framed fine art picture!

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  15. Dawn B.February 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Stunning card as always.. This is beautiful.. Great job Yvonne..

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  16. EllyFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    It's a beauty Yvonne, so beautifully coloured, and the design is also fabulous again!!
    hugs, Elly

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  17. Stacy MorganFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful Yvonne! Your framing is wonderful, the fancy edging is perfect and ofcourse your sweet peas always are beautiful. Jan is going to LOVE it!

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  18. ChristineCreationsFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love the feeling of it being a polaroid picture Yvonne! This is so feminine and classy!

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  19. BarbaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    A gorgeous work of art, Yvonne! This is beautiful!

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  20. SherryFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    wow, your card is gorgeous!!

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  21. Betty WrightFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Gorgeous and so beautifully elegant, Yvonne! Stunning detailing and coloring! Wonderful Birthday card!

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  22. Jan MarieFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Thank you Yvonne, for making my day so very speical. Your card is just oh so beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Jan Marie
    Flourishes

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  23. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    This is so gorgeous Yvonne!! Amazing detail and design! I love how you placed the pearls too.

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  24. Gunn (Merete)February 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Dette var utrolig vakkert. En skikkelig flott effekt med å få det til å se ut som polaroid bilde. Du er så god på å bruke spellbinder. Skulle ønske jeg var like flink..
    Ha en fin helg da.

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  25. Silke LedlowFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Truly stunning Yvonne! Your card has a WOW effect...I'm speechless! Hugs ~S~

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  26. ❤ KaiaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Vannvittig flott kort..
    Nydelige dies, og fantastisk flott motiv...
    Klem fra Kaia
    Ha ei riktig god helg...

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  27. DonaldaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oh hon this is just breath taking. I so love what you do with those dies. I don't think anyone can top you with them. Just beautiful dear. Love your image hon. Hugs dear

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  28. Mara D.February 26, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    realy pretty!!

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  29. VeltaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Oh Yvonne...I may be number 30, but my reaction to this beauty is awesome! You always please! Thanks for sharing your inspriation :)

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Wow! This is so gorgeous!! The way you combine your spellbinders is always incredible. Love your work!!
    Beth Greco

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  31. Jean McKenzieFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Truly beautiful!! I love love it!

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  32. Laura EvangelineFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Love your style!

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  33. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    This is totally exquisite, Yvonne! Your image is so beautifully colored and I really love the Polaroid type frame you created. The die cut edges are lovely too!

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  34. DebbyFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Yvonne your card is stunning!

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  35. DaviFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Very elegant! Love the borders with the image.

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  36. Leslie MillerFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Gorgeous beyond words, Yvonne! What a beautiful edge, and your framing of the sweet peas is divine. Love the extra color the blue ribbon adds, as well as the sweetness of the gingham. Just fabulous, as always!

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  37. AmandaFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Oh my gosh!!! I am a total fan of yours and this is Amazing!! Your distress technique is absolutely Perfect! I love your coloring too, it's wonderful! :)

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  38. Auntie EmFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Love the way you used the border stamp on the card edges and down the middle to back the ribbon! Very inventive. Beautiful image and design.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  39. Lynda BendenFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Yvonne! I love seeing your creations, they are always so beautiful and inspiring!

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  40. SandeFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Yvonne

    How very sweet. It looks like a miniature work of art ready to take off the card and hang on the wall.

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  41. Beth NormanFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Breathtaking. I always look forward to seeing a new post. I just love to see your beautiful work.

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  42. LauraFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    That should be framed! Not mailed!!

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  43. SharmanFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Very pretty

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  44. Peachy WesselsFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a gorgeous card! I just love it. The flowers are so delicate and the border detail, stunning!

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  45. Karen McAlpineFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Lovely!! Love all the edge punching!!

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Yvonne, what a striking contrast four photo mounts, title and sweet pea blossom outline of black give a mighty regal pose to JM's birthday celebration card! I, too, will have to comment on your ability with punch borders. How regal! Those pearls add soft elegance framing country sky blue calm solidly through the center. Did you have a wide piece of white to showcase each side's border paperlace to strengthen the folded base card's sweet pea foundation?
    If so, how wide?
    Keep Looking UP!
    mt23stamperatyahoodotcom

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  47. Dee JacksonFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    WOW!! This is gorgeous! Your coloring is just so beautiful.

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  48. Heather RogersFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Stunning Yvonne! Love the softness and how you made it look like a vintage photo. Great job. :)
    Hugs~

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  49. Tammy HershbergerFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    What a stunning design! Beautiful, subtle coloring and that gingham bow makes it really stand out!

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  50. Julie KoerberFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    What a fabulous creation Ms. Yvonne! Love the way you tried to mimic a Polaroid... so cute! You have such a way with watercoloring - I always drool when I see your creations! :-)

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  51. PatFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I love the borders on your card! Such a neat idea!

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  52. Corine van der ZeeFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful card and coloring.You're such an inspiration!

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  53. CharlotteFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Stunning! Exquisite! Breath-taking! Love everything about it - but especially the die cut sides!

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  54. Cindy Coutts DesignsFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I am so sorry that I'm late leaving a comment for you. This move is really difficult.

    Yvonne, this is so stunning. I'm speechless. Beauty at it's finest.

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  55. Chris Olsen, GlowbugFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    This is gorgeous!! I just love your coloring of the sweet peas, the color combo and your punch/die detail on the borders. So elegant!
    ~Chris

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  56. SpyderFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Love the design. super colouring, lovely sweetpea
    (Lyn)

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  57. YogiFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    what a beautiful card. love the die cut side details and those sweet peas are gorgeous.

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  58. Isabella JoyFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful card and I just love your blog!

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  59. melodyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    wow ~ what a gorgeous card! you are so inspirational!

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  60. Janine - EllabellaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Soooo AMAZING! Janine

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  61. ConniecrafterMarch 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Lovely framing of your image and like the decorative edges!

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  62. DJreflectionsJune 9, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    gee...your cards are so gorgeous! Would love to know how you did the frame! great job!

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