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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Let Love Grow - Waffle Flower Challenge




"I was only a small child when the seeds of cat enchantment were sown within me."
                                                                                  -------May Eustace

Hi, Friends....

I am back with another entry for the current Waffle Flower Challenge using their wonderful inspiration photo and color palette.
 

I am not usually much of a CAS gal (even though I adore well-made CAS cards!!), but I loved all the white space in the inspiration photo.  So I went for a super simple look for today's card to let the fabulous image from Waffle Flower - Flower Circles shine.



I had in mind to encompass the complete palette entirely in the images, so I stamped my images on watercolor paper with some brand-new VersaFine - Smoky Gray and watercolored them with Distress Inks - Picked Raspberry, Victorian Velvet, Broken China, and Forest Moss.  

I LOVE how this card turned out.  I had to resist the urge to toss some sequins on it or attempt some "artful" splatters (which prob would have ended in disaster for me!) but I am glad I kept this one simple.  Hope you like it, too!

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Ding, ding, ding!!!  New Follower Introduction Time!!!
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Daniella Hayes of Daniella Hayes - Layers of Creativity
is an amazing artist and I am thrilled to have her as my newest follower.  She is on millions of different design teams and gets published in magazines galore!  I was completely taken with her Broken Book Art Journal tutorial and her gorgeous Hello, Sunshine! card that has orange and white on kraft.  Oh, my!!  Her work is just sensational.  Daniella, thank you so much for becoming a follower.  Your encouragement and support mean more to me than you can know!!!  This ginormous new-follower smile is for you!
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Thank you, everyone, for visiting my blog.  Your lovely comments bless me!!  Have an amazing week!!

 <3
Janis

Thank you for the honor of entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Waffle Flower Challenge - March 9-22
2. Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday - Feb. 2015 - Spring 
3. CASology - Week 138 - Blossom  
4. Scrappin Great Deals - Mood Board - I was inspired by the blues and pinks of the flowers and the white rugs and pillows in the two lower photos.

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24 comments:

  1. ArdythMarch 22, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Oh wow! I love how these colours make your blossoms almost iridescent! So glad you joined us at CASology this week, Janis!

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

      I am late getting comments replied to, but wanted to thank you so much for your kind words AND for becoming a follower!!! THANKS!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  2. KT Fit KittyMarch 22, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Beautiful CAS card! Love the colours!

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  3. I'm a Little TeapotMarch 22, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    You say you are not much of a CAS gal but your card proves otherwise...it looks fabulous!

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:05 AM

      Thank you so much!!! I appreciate your sweet comment!!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  4. KarenladdMarch 22, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Yowser Janis!!! This card is beautiful and so delicate and spring-like. The simple design shows off those stamps to perfection and I love the soft pretty colors you used! Your resistance to adding more doo dads certainly paid off in this CAS-to-perfection gem!

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks, Karen!! This was a really fun one to color!!! You of all people know how hard it is for me to resist putting more "stuff" on my cards. :)

      <3
      Janis

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  5. Donna EllisMarch 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Hi, Janis! Love the softness of your coloring here. Feels like spring and Joy! The sentiment is perfect! hugs, de

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Thank you, Donna, for your super-sweet comment. Your comments are always such a delight!!

      <3
      Janis

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  6. Sue DMarch 23, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Love this--great choice of colors.

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  7. lostinpaperMarch 23, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Your card is truly beautiful Janis, using the smokey grey really softens the look and is perfect with the watercolour!

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment!! I appreciate your visit so much!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  8. Stampsnob.March 23, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Love the color really nice card.....Lis

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:10 AM

      Thank you so very much, Lis. You are a sweetheart!!

      <3
      Janis

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  9. MelissaMarch 23, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Oh my! Your watercoloring is beautiful, Janis! I love this pretty trio of blossoms!!!
    Thanks so much for joining us over at CASology! :)

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks, Melissa!!! Your visit and your very nice comment made my day!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  10. ShellyMarch 24, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful! Love your flowers! Thanks for joining us at the Waffle Flower Challenge! :)

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:11 AM

      Thank you so much, Shelly!!! I love playing along at WF!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  11. DaniellaMarch 24, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Oh My Heck! You are just too kind, sweet girl! I just came to see your beautiful work and found this beautiful thing you wrote about me! Thank you so very much! You really know how to make a gal feel good!!
    I am so in love with this card you made! It is delicate and perfect! I know I would have had to splatter or something on it, because I can't help myself. I have learned something from you today!
    And, Tombow will be hopping with Waffleflower in May (i think?). I'm glad you are a fan of theirs! They do have wonderful things!
    Keep being awesome and making gorgeous things!
    xxDaniella

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    1. JanisMarch 28, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      Thank you for your lovely words, Daniella!!!
      I am so excited to have found some books at the thrift store yesterday for art journals, using your tutorial!!! Yay!!!
      Looking fwd to that Tombow/WF collaboration you mentioned. That will be a good one!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  12. ionabunnyMarch 28, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Very pretty CAS card. Great colours. Hugz

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  13. UnknownApril 15, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Oh Janis I love this! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Scrappin' Great Deals!

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THANK YOU so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Your kind words encourage me so very much!!!

Have a lovely day!
<3
Janis