I thought I'd break out of my habit of coloring these flowers yellow, and make them pink instead!
I also chose to shabby up this pink/chocolate colored Core'dinations paper. Pink on one side, chocolate texture on the other -- just begging to be sanded!
I used my scalloped scissors on the edges, and of course added some faux stitches too. I also gave it a couple spritzes of Glimmer Mist - I used Pearl and Autumn Leaves.
The hello sentiment is from Hello Neighbor, and the flowers are from Friendly Expressions.
Lovely combination of pink and brown. I love coneflowers and Mexican Hats!
Posted by: Kim H | February 27, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Very cute! This set is on it's way to me. Thanks for the great sample!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 27, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Awesome card!
Posted by: Erika M | February 26, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Love the sanding shabby chic look to this card. These are my favorite flowers to color. Beautiful card.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | February 26, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Beautiful, wow! I love the colors and the fabulous distressing! And your cute flower design!
Posted by: Crissy | February 26, 2009 at 05:24 AM
Man girl, the texture you create on a card is unmatched! LOVE this!
Posted by: Carol (HB) | February 25, 2009 at 07:19 PM
Anna, I LOVE this card as I do all your cards. The thing I love most about your cards is that they all have a "feel" about them that just screams charm. Best, Curt
Posted by: Curt OBrien | February 25, 2009 at 06:52 PM
It's strange how I admire the chocolate and pink together, but I never ~think~ to use these colours in my own creations. Guess that's why you're the ARTIST and I'm a Brand Manager ! lol
[[still visualizing poor Tim and his lack of feathers! Maybe we could start a donation for a feather transplant ????]]
Posted by: Robb_eeie | February 25, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Very pretty, love the flowers in pink!
Posted by: Kristie | February 25, 2009 at 05:01 PM
I love them in pink!
Posted by: Michelle | February 25, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Gorgeous card - I love the pink flowers!
Posted by: Debby W. | February 25, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Wow, oh wow! Love this card! I want to touch it.
Posted by: Melissa | February 25, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Pink & chocolate, how calm these two colors make me feel. I love how you always use a button to accent. I love buttons and have an abundance of them
Posted by: Leslie | February 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I actually like the flowers BETTER in pink than yellow... maybe it's just me though! Cute card.
Posted by: Laura N. | February 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Love the flowers in pink! And I really love how you wrap the thread around and attach the button. I've seen it on a few of your cards, but I've never tried it!!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | February 25, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Yummy color combo with your pretty little flowers. Yes that Coordinations paper is divine!
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | February 25, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Such a cute one Anna! Love the pink flowers, the button deets and the white highlighting on the image. Hugs!
-Bev
Posted by: Bev | February 25, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Oh but isn't core d'nations paper SO much fun??? I LOVE how it does it's lil thing...I LOVE these sweet lil flowers, I always make them purple or soft blue... LOL
Posted by: KelliJo | February 25, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Had to laugh because I have to get out of the habit of coloring my flowers pink, need to use yellow more. And just about any other color but pink. Great card. Love your use of buttons.
Posted by: Becki B (queenoe) | February 25, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Adorable! Love the colors!
Posted by: Toni K | February 25, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Love the color combo and the shabbiness :) It would make a nice little notebook cover.
PS - I've unsubscribed and there was no box to check for the reason - I have your blog linked in the sidebar of my blog and it seems like I check in there before I get the Feedblitz feed most days.
Posted by: Cheryl R | February 25, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I love going with non-traditional colors with this craft, what a cute card!
Posted by: Donna Baker | February 25, 2009 at 07:57 AM
I'm wearing those colors today! I have on brown pants, and a dusty rose colored top...how fun to see your card today! I like the rustic feel to it, and the colors are great! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 25, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Beautiful! I love the sanded paper!!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | February 25, 2009 at 06:44 AM
So pretty! They are perfect Purple Coneflowers now! Makes me long for the warm weather...I miss my flowers! I love the distressing-gorgeous!
Posted by: Danielle | February 25, 2009 at 06:40 AM
The texture on this looks amazing. At first glance I thought you had painted it.
Posted by: Courtney | February 25, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Very pretty card Anna, love how you did the pink and brown.
Posted by: Kim Howard | February 25, 2009 at 06:09 AM
The flowers are very sweet in pink. I love the added string and button. Sooo cute!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 25, 2009 at 05:51 AM
YUM!! That paper is fab!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | February 25, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Love the shabby chic look to this!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | February 25, 2009 at 04:49 AM
Positively love the paper, your sanding, and of course the sentiment and button. I MUST buy this Expressions set at once!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | February 25, 2009 at 04:34 AM
Hi Anna!! Lovely card... You are a fabulous artist!!
Posted by: Janine | February 25, 2009 at 04:05 AM
I love it that you used the scallop scissors! Sometimes I think I'm the only one who still uses them!
Posted by: Shae | February 25, 2009 at 03:16 AM
Ooh lovely card, I love the button detailing and the colours - fab!
Leanne :o)
xx
Posted by: Leanne | February 25, 2009 at 01:43 AM
I love that chocolate box core'dinations paper... I bought two extra packs of it and sanding it looks so cool. I'm sure the flowers appreciate being branched out to pink! :)
Posted by: Tori Wild | February 24, 2009 at 11:37 PM
they look great in pink n chocolate! veryyyyyyy cute! ty for sharing...Cher
hilly77@comast.net
Posted by: cher | February 24, 2009 at 11:32 PM
What a sweet card!!! You Rebel! Pink! heehee!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | February 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Oooohh, they look beautiful in pink! Love that core'dinations paper too. I recently purchased my first pack of that paper, haven't tried it yet....I just keep adding things to the moving boxes! Thanks for the inspiration :).
Posted by: Dotty | February 24, 2009 at 10:04 PM