We’re still doing well in the aftermath of the flood. We are very grateful for our dry home. Commuting to work is still quite a challenge with closed bridges, but I’ve been enjoying listening to books on my iPod while I sit in gridlock.
I wanted to try Laura’s Sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You. I did some rearranging in my stamp room yesterday and discovered a stash of textured handmade papers. I thought pieces of the brown paper would be great for this design to add a little texture, while grounding the image. 
The blooms from Stampin’ Up’s Simple Florals are stamped in ColorBox Dark Brown and colored with i-kan-dee shimmer chalks. I think the soft chalky shimmer works well with the abstract lines of the image.
The papers are from Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste 8"x8" pad. I added prima blooms accented with a paisley metal vintage button (you can click for a close-up view).
Remember, you have until midnight tonight to upload your Dude Birthday cards … check out the amazing gallery.
ETA – oops … forgot this also works for Allison’s Sunday challenge to use flowers.
oooh this is goood!!! Very very nice!
I’ll be taking part in the challenge too, just off to make a card!
Stef,
I am so glad your home was not affected by all the flooding! Phew!! I love what you did with my sketch! Beautiful:)
Laura
yummmm! I LOVE this. great take on the sketch. all beautiful and summery!
I am done! Do check it out when you get time!
Oh my word!! This is truly beautiful!
What a beautiful card! And that dp goes so well with your image.
GORGEGEOUS!!!!
Oh wow Stef…that image is cool! And what great paper from CC…might have to keep my eye out! And I love that layered bloom…now, if I had any ambition myself…
I love this – so beautiful!
jo xx
Oh, this is gorgeous and such an interesting sketch. I can’t believe I just sold that set yesterday. Love how you have used it!
ya had me at “SHIMMERY”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
wow that is so lovely
This is very pretty…I love those flowers!! Great job with the sketch!
~Lea
splendide
THis card has flowers everywhere! you really went to town! Beautiful!