Happy Sunday stampers! Its time for another challenge from Stampin' Sisters in Christ. This week's lovely and talented hostess is candid Candace! She has selected this verse from Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever." The challenge this week is to use flowers on your card or project. I have some lovely flowers on my dining room table and was looking for a project involving a container to hold some chiffon flowers and found this adorable template on Splitcoast Stampers for a watering can. The trickest part of this particular project was figuring out a stem for the chiffon flowers . . . so this is the 'sticky' project. There are glue dots and pieces of tape everywhere . . . if someone has a good idea for a flower stem for these, PLEASE post it! The tutorial for making these chiffon flowers can be found on Priscilla Styles blog, I found it months ago and it is one of my favorite techniques.
The paper is blue, the flowers blue all because a friend of mine is feeling very blue and I was thinking of her as I made this project, to make something to help cheer her up. Blue can describe our mood but blue can be beautiful as well, something I was trying to convey through these flowers. Again, while making these chiffon flowers, the song "Beauty for Ashes" was running through my mind . . . if you've made these flowers you know you have to sear the edges of the chiffon to hold its shape. But that verse stamped on the watering can promises that God will bring beauty form the ashes of the fires that can consume our lives sometimes. That is my wish for this friend of mine, that out of the difficulty she is now experiencing, that beauty will come out of the ashes.
There are so many comforting verses in the bible and that's what Candace's selected verse reminds us. That the Word of God alone is eternal, His promises are true and never fail. All the things of this earth will fade away, but we can trust in God eternal and HIs word to guide us through any situation.
Our sponsor this week is the art of Michelle Perkett found here. Thanks for looking. Hope you can play along this week.
I also decided to play along with a few other challenges:
CCEE 1015 to make a 'get well' style card . . . this card is meant as a get well or feel better project for my friend
Cute Card Thursday challenge 108 'Touchy Feely' . . .you want to touch those chiffon flowers, they're so much fun to hold, I had a tough time getting a pic and telling my daughter to please leave it sit for a minute, then she could touch the flowers!
Stamps: Verve (plain Jane), Magnolia Tilda
Ink: Black stazon
Cardstock: white, olive green, Melissa Frances Leah, Paper Studio
Other: chiffon, reinkers, aquapainter, pearls, prima leaves
37 comments:
Oh Peggysue - this is just divine! I love those flowers - you need to let Priscilla know that you used her tutorial, she would be thrilled!! Love the watering can and that adorable Tilda! Great colouring too Peggysue - you really nailed the SSCC today!! Thanks for sharing! {{{hugs}}}
I love this! It caught my eye when I first saw it in our gallery. Beautiful project! Have a great week! :)
this is absolutely adorable....the flowers are gorgeous...the 'can' is a delight....and what a sweetie is she......fabulous work, my friend
Peggysue your words so spoke to me today. I love that verse and the song. Your flowers are superb. Placing them in the teapot and a little Tilda beside her is genius. Have a great week.
Love Love Love the flowers and the watering can is super. Your friend will love them.
Peggysue, this is gorgeous--such a fabulous little watering can and beautifully colored Tilda! And your blue flowers are stunning!!
Oh I love, love, love this piece!!! You're right, she's perfect for this! Awesome!
hugs!
Sharon
These are fabulous...The flowers are just gorgeous.
You did a wonderful job on this project! Tilda looks so precious and you did a beautiful job coloring her to match your gorgeous flowers...
What a creative project! I love the colors...and the way you tied in the blue of the flowers and the blue in Tilda's hairbows!! TYhis really is one of my fav Tildas...she should cheer your friend up! Pat Frank (VA)
Peggysue this is just the cutest project!!! I LOVE your chiffon flowers and the watering can card is too cute! Perfect verse and I so appreciate your thoughts on it today! Your friend will be blessed by this!!! Have a blessed day!
Oh Peggysue, this is such a beautiful project (I LOVE making paper flowers) and an even more beautiful sentiment. Thank you sooooo much for your prayers and your friendship. They mean so much...more than you can imagine. I'm getting through with a little help from my friends... and God.
Love and hugs,
Lisa
This is darling Peggy Sue!! I just love your flowers, watering can and sweet Tilda!! Great use of Priscilla's tutorial!! Awesome coloring, colors and design!! Great take on todays SSCC!
hugs,
Chris
Have a great week!
My mouth is wide open! What a crafty idea. I adore your art work! It has just the right touch.
Peggysue, this is stunning! Your friend's spirits will definitely be lifted with such a beautiful and thoughtful card.
How beautiful! Love the verse....this is sure to lift your friends spirit!
What a beautiful combination Peggysue - the colours are gorgeous and your flowers are perfect. I'm sure your friend will be uplifted and delighted.
Hugs,
Deb
What a beauty. Love the flowers.
Suu-weeeet! What an adorable card. You always do such amazing work, PS. Absolutely lovely!
Absolutely beautiful... I am in awe of the whole concept of the flowers and the Tilda by the watering can.... so adorable.. Hugs, Jean
What a lovely arrangement for your friend. The watering can is so cute and those flowers are Gorgeous! Could you have used 'pipe cleaners' for the stems?
Such a cute project--love it! Great watering can design and beautiful Tilda!
hugz,
Suzanne
Wonderful, wonderful card...I love the blues too, and of course Tilda is looking good with that gorgeous boquet. Thanks for sharing your encouragement through scripture as well...always good to ponder!!
a very lovely card for some one to treasure.
Judith in the UK
Oh Peggysue, your creation is totally gorgeous :o)
Hugs,
Cabio
Lovely can, and Tilda looks so pretty next to it!!
Hugs,
Patricia
Great job! Love those flowers and that watering can is cute too! How about using wire or pipe cleaners for the stems? Thanks for the prayers for my mom!
Very adorable. Perfect in every way.
Hugs,
Julia B.(Wa.St.)
Adorable! Love your design and your coloring is wonderful!
Very pretty! Your flowers are gorgeous and I love that Tilda! She's so sweet! Great card!
Blessings!
~H
Ohhh so sweet.
Nadine
Your flowers are beautiful and such a cute watering can :)
Priscilla
This is beautiful!
Thanks for joining us on CCT this week :D
Hugs x
Hi Peggysue,
I love your creation. it is lovely.
Hugs Marion
Love those chiffon flowers!! The blue is so stunning! Did you try floral wire? I think you could thread it through the flower to stick in some foam in the watering can. The exposed wire could be covered with the pearls.
I love, LOVE this card. I will have to case it for Mother's day.
It's been a while since I visited and of course there are so many to choose from ;)
I just love this watering can! And Tilda is adorable, beautiful!!
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