Hydrangeas: A Hate / Love Relationship

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Hydrangeas : A Hate / Love Relationship

I really dislike Hydrangeas.....really, REALLY!

I think it is because when I growing up a neighbour of ours had a HUGE Blue Hydrangea bush at the front gate. As a wee lassie I had to pass it to get onto the footpath and up to the front door. I remember that bush being covered in Bumble Bees....big, BIG, Bumble Bees! I'm sure it was only a few bees and only for a few days in the year....but in my mind there were dozens, and all the time....I get the heebie-jeebies just thinking of it!

When Stampin' Up! launched the 2010/11 Catalog last year, and I saw the Level 1 Hostess set 'Because I Care'.....I CRINGED!

because_i_care

At Convention I received lots of beautiful swaps made with this set....which was great, because I couldn't find any mojo where this set was concerned, heck I couldn't even mount the stamps!

(Getting the picture? I REALLY dislike Hydrangeas!)

But.....fast forward to the end of last month. Sue, one of the fabulous ladies that come along to my Stamp Camps (I am astounded she does - she is one VERY talented lady, I'm in awe of her beautiful work!) showed me THIS (click here) card she made, and I fell in love! I asked if I could C.A.S.E. it, she said of course, and this is the result......

hydrangea_card_kirsteengill

Here is what I used:

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309

Basic Pearls #119247

Top Note Die #113463

Curly Label Punch #119851

Marina Mist Satin Ribbon #119751

All Holidays Stamp Set #114916

Ink:

Marina Mist #119668

Baha Breeze #111833

Pear Pizzaz #119784

Card Stock:

Marina Mist #119682

Pear Pizzaz #119795

Whisper White #100730

And, of course, the 'Because I Care' Stamp Set, (#118384)

Which........I may like a little!

hydrangea_closeup_kirsteengill

I punched lots of the little 4 sided flower images using the Itty Bitty Bits punch in Whisper White, sponged them in Baha Breeze, curled them up by rubbing in the centre of each with my bone folder, then sponged the tips with Marina Mist.

I used pins to adhere each one to half a polystyrene / foam ball, then covered each pin head with a little Basic Pearl.

Now to make a little box to post it in!

hydrangea_cardclose_kirsteengill

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Comments (18)

OMG! You are one crazy talented woman! This card is stunning! Thank you for sharing how you made the flower.

WOW! can you tell me the size of the stryofoam ball you used? Is it smaller than 2 inches? I can't wait to try this and hand deliver it to my mom! Thank you for sharing.

OMG! Words cannot describ how beautiful your card is.

Wow! Wow! Wow!

What else is there to say?

OMG! This is just beautiful

This is adorable! Very Clever. I may have to make this for my special Moms! Thanks for sharing!

I simply love this card it is very beautiful... I so want to try this...

Wow, this is a really great card! Thanks for sharing! And thanks to Sue for the idea!

WOW!!!! This is drop dead gorgeous!!! I usually don't pick two cards from the same person in one week BUT your cards need to be featured!!! I am going to feature this card too on My Crafty Picks #8 on 3-20-11. If you wish to decline please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Take care!!

Hello Kirsteen,

I have lots in different colours in my garden, spring is on the way and the 1st leaves are coming!!!
SO...instead of you....I just love them
But your card is breathtaking wonderful.
Thank you for sharing.

Greetings from the Netherlands

HOLY MOLY! That's a lot of pearls and itty bitty flowers!!! Love it! Will you show us the box, too?

Thank you Kirsteen for letting me know about your site to see how this Beautiful Card was made. I love Hydrangea flowers. My Grandmother Sophie age 97 has a big bush of these in front of her picture window. She is still able at her age to be able to go out and take care of her flowers. I just love these flowers. She told me to come out and get a start off of hers. I think I had better do that soon. Thanks for sharing how you made it. :0) Cindy

Stunning. Simply stunning!
Sharon L

Your card is stunning!!! Absolutely love it. Hugs,

Absolutely amazing and very unique. It should be put into a shadow box and displayed as wall art.

This is sooooo BEAUTIFUL! I'd like to see what you could do w/it if you REALLY liked it! I think this is such a creativve way to use this stamp set. You've done a marvelous design & I thank you for sharing it with us.

I enjoyed your story about your adversion to hydrangeas--funny how our memories can possibly exaggerate things....And your card is gorgeous!

Wow Kirsteen this is absolutely STUNNING! Absolutely love it
Margarte et

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