Friday, June 10, 2011

Flower Spray

May I sound off a bit? Many years ago we had a sprinkler system put in the front yard. So, now it's going into the back yard along with some sod to replace some that had washed away, etc. Why didn't we do the back to begin with? No, I didn't want to. The crew started yesterday and cut my tv cable and a water line. Arghhhhh! Actually, it was no fault of theirs. They said the cable had been marked wrong and a long story with the water line. Just last week, we had ANOTHER storm and the tv cable went off on Sunday and didn't get repaired until Tuesday. Now, the cable company won't fix this until probably Monday. It is bad without a tv.
Edit: Two hours later-- My goodness, my internet and phone went out while typing  my upload. Guess what? Wire cut!!!!!!!! It is fixed temporarily until next Wednesday when it gets a permanent fix. Sometimes it just doesn't seem to pay to get anything done around your house. Does anyone agree?
I really shouldn't complain when I think of all the tornado, floods, and fire damage people have gone through and still suffering with.

So, on to my card. It is made using a KittieKraft tutorial for a flower spray. Kittie does awesome tutorials that are so easy to follow. Some of you may remember, last week I did one of her hydrangeas.

I want to enter my card into the QFTD 64 challenge on Splitcoaststampers. I cased a card made by the new Queen, Lee-Anne aka Shadow's Mom.

4 Crafty Chicks wants to see some Handmade Flowers for their challenge
Divas by Design-Use Florals

Recipes:
Stamps-None
Paper: PTI white cardstock, Martha Stewart nasturtium, Stampin'Up! Old Olive
Accessories: Martha Stewart fir punch-stamp and flower punch, French Scroll punch, Cropodile for tiny flowers, Cuttlebug textile and swiss dot embossing folders

24 comments:

Basslady said...

hi sweety!

your card is stunning!

how wonderful you combined the punched details!

GREAT look!

sorry for your troubles with the cables...

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Marisa said...

Fabulous flower spray :) Love how you added all the foliage.

Sorry to hear about your woes! Murphy's Law all the way! Hang in there ((hugs))

Emily Keaton said...

Oh, Benzi! So sorry to hear about your various "line" woes. I hope you can make it through until the fix! I know how hard that will be.

But it looks like you can drown your troubles in making these GORGEOUS cards!! Wow, that flower spray is amazing. I love it!! And look at all that punching you did--a great workout. :)

Have a super weekend!!

Designing with Debbie said...

What a beautiful card. I love the flourishes and leaves. The peach is stunning.

Davi said...

Oh My this is FABULOUSLY beautiful Brenda! I love the floral spray and yummy colors!

Shirley said...

Reading you from Google reader to try it out! Thought I was caught up on your blog, but evidently I missed this beautiful card!! I am a sucker for paper flowers and these are gorgeous. Love the colors!

Carol L said...

Your card is gorgeous Brenda! I just love that spray of flowers and foliage! I went through pretty much the same experience as you 2 weeks ago when Verizon laid FIOS lines in our front yard and sliced through our Comcast line, severing TV, internet and phone service until the following day!!! I try not to complain either because I know I'm very blessed, but there's no better way to turn me into a cranky person than to take away all of my entertainment vices at the same time! LOL
Better days are coming :) Have a fabulous weekend!

Dawn B. said...

You have had an eventful time. It is like taking 2 steps forward and 5 back. Hopefully they get it all fixed. I love our sprinkling system but my flowers sure don't look this pretty. Love this card Brenda. Great job.

Carol Hurlock said...

Benzi this is stunning. I love your floral arrangement and the beautiful colors you used on this card. It's gorgeous from one corner to the next!

Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}

Vicky said...

This is truly amazing Benzi..! the flower arrangement is gorgeous hun..!

thanks for joining us at tpc....and good luck..!

hugs Vicky xx

Vicky said...

Oops I ment Divas by design...sorry!

hugs Vicky xx

Michele Gross said...

Wow! That is layering at its finest! Absolutely stunning creation :)

Unknown said...

Hi Benzi, what a stunning card! The floral arrangement is just gorgeous. Thanks for joining in with us this time at Divas by Design. Sarah

Joanne (jojot) said...

you truly channeled your inner Kittie on this one....such fabulous punch work and design..wow

Dr Sonia S V said...

Such a lovely card. I like the colors, the embossing the way you have arranged the flowers. Stunning creation.
Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Leanne said...

Thanks for playing with us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Very beautiful, love the way you took this challenge and made it beautiful!

Hussena said...

this is just so beautiful love ur flower arrangement and the colors u have used.
sorry to hear about all ur troubles ,hopefully ur worries will be gone soon.

Melissa said...

Look at all those leaves and flowers...beautiful!! Thanks for playing with the 4 Crafty Chicks!

Cindy Haffner said...

STUNNING!!~

The Rubber Maid said...

Love your handmade flowers and the soft peach color. Hope every thing is back working for you by now. Pat

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, what a beautiful creation Brenda, and such a pretty colour too!
Sorry to hear your workmen woes! They're forever digging the road up outside my brother's house and EVERY time they do, his electric gets cut! Hope you get sorted quickly!

Lori Turner said...

Sorry to hear about all the troubles...hopefully things are fixed up soon! Your flowers are amazing and I am so happy you joined us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Take care!

Bonnie said...

What beautiful colors you used here! Your spray is as beautiful as any of Kittie's and I love those dotted flowers!

Joanne (jojot) said...

I absolutely agree...if one thing goes wrong, a multitude of others follow....

What a beauty of a card...gorgeous spray