Monday, May 19, 2008

CUTE as a bug & black iris

I love this sweet bug image by Crafty Secrets, it's in the Bug's Life set. Don't you wish we had 2 sets of hands to get ready every morning!! I used the "Cute as a bug"sentiment and the little dancing bugs to stamp on the artichoke strip. I love the dresser in the main image, I have one similar to that! I put Glossy Accents on the mirror to make it look like real glass.

Supplies: Stamps - Crafty Secrets Bug's Life from Crafty Secrets or ePaperie. Paper - SU! Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Confetti White and Crafty Secrets Classic Paper Pad. Ink - Ranger Distress Walnut Stain and Copic markers from Hanna Stamps, ePaperie or Ellen Hutson. Acces. - Glossy Accents from ePaperie or StarLitStudio, button, Marvy scalloped oval punch, Creative Memories oval cutter, ribbon, slit punch, Tim Holtz ruler and poker, Chocolate Chip marker.


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Here is my bearded black iris, isn't it beautiful? This is the first time it has bloomed. They call these black because they are such a deep eggplant color they are almost black. I was lucky enough to get these pictures right after a rain shower. I hope you enjoy them!


Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!


11 comments:

  1. ShellyMay 20, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Too cute Pam, I love the colors you used.

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  2. AnonymousMay 20, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Pam,
    not only are you a primo artist - you are a primo gardener.
    Love the 'cute as a bug'.
    Love the iris'.
    Thank you.

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  3. Stefanie StaniakMay 20, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    Piris, I love the colors on your buggy card. So earthy.
    That flower is beautiful. My iris' haven't popped yet but when they do I'll get a pic for you too !! :)

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  4. MichelleYMay 20, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    What a darling card! I love the 'glassy' mirror. Piris, you are the master of fine detail!

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    I love that bug image!! Too cute!! (I like how you coated the mirror!) And GORGEOUS flowers!!!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 20, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    Pam, Love the cute as a bug and the beautiful iris. Is it Iris Japonica? How long from planting til bloom time? I live in Texas, so they are pretty much done now, but maybe next year. I could put them in during the fall and hopefully by spring It'll bloom, let me know, Sylvia

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  7. LanaMay 21, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    I love stopping by Piris! Have a wonderful day! Thanks for starting mine with a smile! Love your buggy card!

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  8. UnknownMay 21, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    That is such a cute image, and you did a wonderful job on coloring it.

    patty
    www.paperpiecingpatty.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMay 21, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Your card is so vintage cute! I just love all the beautiful things you did with the layout and decorating of the card front. I also love this Crafty Secrets set--so different! You colored the image beautifully. Gorgeous iris, too!!

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  10. Heather McNally and Melissa MacDonaldMay 25, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    That card is ADORABLE! I think you and LZ are making me need this set!!

    The iris is GORGEOUS! OMG - I think I need to search for some this beautiful!

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  11. joslynMay 25, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    great pictures and i love your coloring on this one. so cute.

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