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Saturday, April 25, 2015

PTI's April Blog Hop 2015

 
My card for April Blog Hop  

Blog hop inspiration
Using the colors for inspiration, I smooshed the background and die cut the vase and flowers in the same colors.  The stripe is direct to paper with the ink.  I think I finally got the hang of smooshing. YEAH!!!!

PTI;s Happy Hydrangea, Rosie Posie, Delightful Dahlia Additions & Mega Gracious Vases in Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet and New Leaf
Hero Arts Ombre Pool to Navy


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31 comments:

  1. DIANA L.April 25, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Beautiful I love the flowers and all the white space you left. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  2. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    So very beautiful!!

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  3. A Crafty PersonApril 25, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful card!! Your smooshing is spot on!

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  4. Melissa SibertApril 25, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Very pretty. Caught my eye on the link list.

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  5. ManuelaApril 25, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    pretty card!

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  6. Tracey McNeelyApril 25, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Stunning Linda, that vase with those flowers is gorgeous!

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  7. ColleenApril 25, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Stunning!!

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  8. KeriApril 25, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Woot! Woot! Fabulous smooshing! Pretty card. :)

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  9. DarnellApril 25, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    As usual, Lin, you took that big ol' hammer of yours and NAILED the PTI hop photo inspiration! This is sensational!! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Darnell

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  10. Kathryn AApril 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful flowers on a wonderfully smooshed background!

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  11. Diana KApril 25, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my goodness, gorgeous! Love the smooshing, love the vase and flowers, but most of all I love the placement of everything. It's just so pleasing to the eye.

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  12. JoyceApril 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Just lovely. Your smooshing created the perfect background, and I really love how you mixed and matched your flowers.

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  13. Kathy McApril 25, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Oh my, your vase of flowers looked so realistic. Love your "smooshed" background, Linda! Great job.

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  14. DebbieApril 25, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Your card is lovely! I really have to try that smooshing technique. By the way, we are neighbors. I live in Roy, WA.

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  15. BirgitApril 25, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    A beautiful vase of flowers on a perfectly smooshed background. Love it!

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  16. Jacquie SouthasApril 25, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful card - love the smooshed background!

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  17. Rema DeLeeuwApril 25, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful card and I love the water colored background!

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  18. Sara MacApril 25, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Wow, I'd say you've got the hang of smooshing. This looks wonderful!

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  19. RosemaryApril 25, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    wow...what a beautiful card... perfect interpretation of the inspiration photo!!

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  20. TracyApril 25, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    You most certainly DO have that smooshing down! its wonderful with the whole design of your card. just lovely

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  21. SarahApril 25, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    beautiful card, love your technique.x

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  22. carol (krillsister)April 25, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Very pretty. Love. Your background.

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  23. Kirsty VittetoeApril 25, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    This is so so pretty!

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  24. Nancy Penir April 25, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Boy did you ever get the smooshing technique, Lin, looks like dp to me! And what a beautiful vase of blooms! Just beautiful!

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  25. Cindy H.April 25, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Wow, I'll say you got the hang of smooshing! Gorgeous card!

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  26. Marcia HillApril 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Oh Linda...LOVE, LOVE your background! You have definitely mastered the smooshing technique and it looks just fabulous with your vase and flowers!! You definitely rocked this challenge...A+ :0)

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  27. LuanneApril 25, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful! Love all the different flowers in that great vase!

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  28. GretaApril 25, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Wow--love the background! Gorgeous card!

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  29. UnknownApril 26, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous! Love your background!

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  30. Helen F.April 26, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful vase of flowers and wonderful 'smooshing' technique on your lovely card, Linda! Such a great take on this inspirational photo.
    PS: thanks for stopping by and letting me know I was a winner at PTI~I had not checked this morning!

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  31. Kim HegginsApril 28, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Linda...this is so beautiful! I would love to order a bouquet just like the one you created.

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