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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

My Dandelion Garden

Today is Rubbernecker Stamps RELEASE DAY!!    Thank you for joining us.  We are so glad you could be a part of the fun!!  Since we had SO much fun last time with our game, how about another game?  Our release day fun this round, will be a WORD SEARCH!!  All you have to do is travel to EACH of the FABULOUS design team blogs, like usual, and leave them some LOVE!!  However, while you are there, you will pick up a WORD at EACH stop!!  At the end of your journey you will you will then leave your ANSWERS on the RUBBERNECKER BLOG!  ONE lucky entry will receive a PRIZE……………………………….


**A $25 RUBBERNECKER STAMPS GIFT CERTIFICATE**
MY WORD IS 

“ INK”

You will have until THURSDAY to enter, for we know that everyone is VERY busy!!  You can find the HOP ROUTE below! Thanks again for joining Rubbernecker Stamps for their NEW RELEASE DAY!!!  Hope you enjoy the HOP!!

And, now, for my card....

I used the new release Wild Garden Dandelion Border image.  I stamped the image onto black cardstock with white craft ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  I poured the white embossing powder over the dandelion tops only (I used a small brush to remove any embossing powder that got on the stems) and heat set.  I was then able to color the stems and bottom border with Prismacolor pencils dipped in Gamsol to soften the lead a bit.  I dotted with white gel pen for accents.  Other supplies I used are:

Stamps:  Wild Garden-Dandelion Garden Border (#540-02)
Cardstock:  Bordering Blue, Black, Night of Navy designer paper
Ink:  White Craft
Accessories:  white embossing powder, heat tool, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, white gel pen, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, zig-zag border and flower border punches
 
Here's your blog hop route:

                


          

Have fun hopping and Good Luck!

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48 comments:

  1. Dawn B.May 17, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    This is beautiful Charlene. I love the white embossing against the black. My dandelions never look this pretty.

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  2. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Charlene, this is great. I love the white dandelions popping from the dark background.

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  3. SheriMay 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love your dandelions. I think they look so real I was trying to blow my computer screen!

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  4. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsMay 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Gorgeous creation!

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  5. Barbara TaylorMay 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Pretty Card.

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  6. SabrinaMay 17, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I'm not so fond of dandelions in the garden, but oh my - midnight magic here, this is utterly beautiful.

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  7. Lorraine May 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Dandelions have never looked prettier! What a gorgeous card.

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  8. CelesteMay 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful image. I love the colors you used. Great idea to only emboss the danelion tops and color the stems.

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  9. SherylHMay 17, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful -- like your idea of only embossing the "blossoms" and colouring the stems.

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  10. Colorado CrafterMay 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Great card! I always love white embossing. I think this new Rubbernecker image is a "must have"!

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  11. JudyMay 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful Card! Love those dandelions....on paper! TFS

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  12. kksbMay 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Magnificent card! Dandelions are certainly paper friendly.

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  13. silviaMay 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Beautiful card!! I LOVE the colored border!!

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  14. CathyBMay 17, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I am so loving this new stamp. Those white dandelions on the black ROCK! Stunning card Charlene. TFS :0)

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  15. HeatherMay 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Gorgeous!! You girls have done such a great job showing off this dandelion stamp! I don't normally care for them, but I think I "need" this stamp. : ) Love your embossing.

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  16. Dee in N.H.May 17, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    WOW! Those dandelions just pop beautifully! Love that!

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  17. Julia AstonMay 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    How stunning Charlene! These look like moon glow in the midnight sky!

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  18. GayleMay 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the white embossing on the black.

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  19. Joan ErvinMay 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Charlene....your white dandelions are sooo pretty and how clever to color the grass!!!! Love all the blue in the background, too!!!

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  20. KittieMay 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love this, Charlene. The layout of the card with the dandylions is perfect.

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  21. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)May 17, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oh wow! This is stunning!

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  22. Holly AKA KopyKatMay 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    love the beautiful dandelion card.

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  23. Francie G.May 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Ok, now I have to go out when it is pitch black to see if dandelions are this beautiful in real life!tee hee! Charlene, this is a dramatic beauty! Fabulous design and colors! Gorgeous!

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  24. craftymom205May 17, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Love the dandelions stamped in white on black cardstock

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  25. PeggieMay 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Very pretty. Such an inspiration!

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  26. Nancy R GrimesMay 17, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Who thought dandelions could make such a pretty card!!! Nice

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  27. Tosha LeyendekkerMay 18, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Your dandelion garden is stunning Charlene!! WOW!

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  28. Marilyn MMay 18, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Beautiful card and I Love your embossiing.

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  29. BeverlyMay 18, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Charlene, this card is VERY stunning! Love it, gf!

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  30. CelesteMay 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    So pretty!

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  31. Sherry KushibabMay 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    What a fabulous card. Love those embossed dandelions - great idea doing them on black and layering with such lovely DP in the background with that sweet flower border punch peeking out in black along the bottom. awesome card.

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  32. Joanne (jojot)May 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    so dramtically bold and dramatic in the deep colors with the white blossoms popping...beautiful

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  33. Bev GerardMay 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Genius technique! I so love the beautiful contrast of B & W ... and the way you were able to add color to the stems! Wow!!

    `Bev

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  34. Wendy (aka Roo)May 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Beautiful card, I just love the layout & the colors!!!

    Wendy, aka Roo
    wendydotroos2boysatgmaildotcom

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  35. jkreucherMay 19, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    this couldn't be more beautiful Charlene.. love these flowers in the circle..
    hugs
    Judy

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  36. deb-landrethMay 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I love the new stamp and the way you have used it.

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  37. stampencamperMay 19, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    what a brilliant way to make these dandelion 'op' thanks for making the blog hop fun

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  38. KARENMay 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    This is gorgeous Charlene. Love it.

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  39. BethMay 19, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I love this stamp! It lends itself so well to embossing. And I like your take especially with the contrast of light and dark. Great color choices!

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  40. KeriMay 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    So very pretty! I love the white on black technique!

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  41. SueMay 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the black background

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  42. Denise BryantMay 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful! I love the white dandelions on the dark background!
    DeniseB

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  43. cdjcape521May 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love Rubbernecker stamps! This card is beautiful!

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  44. disneylisaMay 20, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Would never have thought to use a stamp like that. ITs great.

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  45. Lillian ChildMay 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    SO very lovely!

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  46. sandiMay 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    The dandelions on the dark background makes them stand out. I love the colors you choose also. I never realized that dandelions could be so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  47. jojobeanAugust 18, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Hi can you tell me where you got the dandelion stamp? I've been looking all over for Wild Garden Dandelion Border image. I can't figure out who makes it.

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  48. Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin)August 18, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    jojobean, the image is a Rubbernecker stamp and can be found here:

    http://www.rubbernecker.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=dandelion

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