Annabelle Stamps - Flower Frenzy Challenge

I just discovered that Annabelle Stamps have a fun new monthly challenge, and this month's challenge is Flower Frenzy...

How cool is that? I love a challenge, and I was feeling all florally inspired after seeing a fab-o flower tutorial by Sue on the Annabelle Stamps - Stamp, Embellish, Create Ning site this morning..so as soon as wee Thumper's head hit the pillow after lunch, I was off and crafting :-)...

Now, I ended up making my flower differently to Sue, but I'm going to make one like she did (as soon as my new set arrives in the mail ;-). In the meantime...here is the card I just made...

I am so very happy with the way this one turned out. It makes me smile...which is appropriate given the sentiment!

Can you guess how I made the flower? I have used the new Annabelle Stamps - Cuts by Design:  Shapes 1 (the decorative square die)! I cut three in different colours, and then cut them into eighths and adhered them onto a 1 inch circle to make my flower. Add a bit of scrunching and distressing and voila!

The stem, sentiment and background flower are all from the Annabelle Stamps - Stemmed Flowers stamp set. I have also used some Annabelle Stamps - Twisted Paper Cord in white through the button centre.

What about the colour combo? I'm in LOVE! I recently saw it (well...a similar version) on a local sign post, and hurried home to jot it down to use in my next creation.

It makes me happy when something comes together like this.
I hope you enjoyed today's ramblings...

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