Spring is finally here and we're celebrating its long-awaited arrival with "flowers" for the theme challenge (PPA37) this week hosted by Pals Paper Arts! Today's card is a birthday card that features "lollipop" flowers made easily and quickly using various sizes of circle punches! Don't worry about centering the smaller circles perfectly inside the larger ones; the "off-centered placement" adds to the charm of each individual flower!
Now it's your turn to make a card! Visit the Pals Paper Arts challenge blog for inspiration from my fellow PPA Design Team members, where you'll find more inspiring flower-themed cards! Did I also mention we're giving away a blog candy this week? Share your card at PPA via Inlinkz before 12:00 Noon CST on Tuesday, April 13th and you might be a Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick or win the blog candy package! What are you waiting for?!!! Play along at PPA and let your creativity bloom!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Well Scripted
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Bermuda Bay, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Melon Mambo, Only Orange, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Whisper White card stock; Pumpkin Pie Textured card stock
Ink: Old Olive
Tools: 3/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch; 5-Petal Flower punch, Paper Snips
Extras: 1/2" Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, assorted buttons (my button jar), Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
These lollipops just pop right off the page - absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 04/08/2010 at 06:19 AM
Hi Margaret! You are always so clever and creative. These are so cute. I adore this! XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 04/08/2010 at 06:36 AM
I am so going to make these lollipops... I just did popsicles. Your card is so modern and awesome. The colors are fantastic, lady. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 04/08/2010 at 06:48 AM
Once again, I just love your color choices! The entire card is so beautiful!
Posted by: Cards by Gina Shaw | 04/08/2010 at 06:58 AM
Love your lollipop flowers! So cheerful!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 04/08/2010 at 07:10 AM
Love those flowers! Very bright and beautiful!
Posted by: Angie K. | 04/08/2010 at 08:40 AM
Fun card. Love the colors and the off center layering. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: jmniffer | 04/08/2010 at 09:32 AM
I LOVE your card!!! It's a great way to compare similar colors too! :D Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Krystal | 04/08/2010 at 09:34 AM
Adorable! Love it!
Posted by: Stephanie Perry | 04/08/2010 at 11:26 AM
This is such a cute card.
Posted by: Laura P | 04/08/2010 at 12:26 PM
YES!! Love it!
Fun, fresh & modern.
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 04/08/2010 at 03:49 PM
Love, love, love it!
Posted by: Karin Menghini | 04/08/2010 at 04:45 PM
Margaret - this is such a cool technique. I love the layering and the use of the same color buttons. But mostly i love it cuz there ain't no cuttin'! It definitely packs a ”punch!“
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 04/08/2010 at 05:36 PM
Beautiful colors!
Posted by: Nancy Easler | 04/08/2010 at 06:13 PM
What a totally new way to make flowers. Punching was a great idea and love your colors.
Posted by: Betty Goodson | 04/09/2010 at 01:26 PM
So. Darn. Cute.! I love this idea, Margaret. It's so happy and spring-y!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 04/09/2010 at 02:11 PM
I {heart} those flowers!!!
Posted by: Lisa Salkeld | 04/10/2010 at 08:39 AM
Simply Gorgeous!! How pretty and cheery!
Posted by: Elaine | 04/12/2010 at 03:14 AM
Sooo cute!!!
Posted by: sandy | 04/12/2010 at 10:39 AM
Simply GORGEOUS! Love the lollipop flowers.
Posted by: Anthonette | 04/12/2010 at 12:13 PM
Super cute and so fun!
Posted by: Michele in IL. | 04/13/2010 at 07:37 AM
One of the most marvelous Moody cards ever. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 04/13/2010 at 10:46 PM
So loving this card. The yellow "thread" in the buttons is a great accent and really draws your attention to each flower.
Posted by: Lori Burkitt | 04/21/2010 at 07:22 PM