Tuesday, July 30, 2019

July Theme Challenge: Flowers


Water Lily Photo by BayMoonDesign
The theme of the July Art Elements blog hop is flowers.  The sponsor Marsha Neal thought behind this theme is that there are participants in this blog hop from all of the world and it will be fun to see what is in bloom in different areas.  I totally agree.

I decided to photograph a new flower in my own backyard in Lewes, Delaware, USA.  I have a small manmade pond in my backyard with some goldfish. Our first water lily is in bloom and it looks very pretty floating in the crystal clear water. 


Garden container at local pool
My next flowers to be photographed are in a garden container that I have been admiring all summer.  It is located at a pool in Lewes, Delaware where I swim laps in the summer. This photo will help remind me to try this combination of flowers next year at my house. I love all of the yellows and greens. This combination of flowers does well in a shaded area. It is a combination of begonias, pansies, and a snake plant. These flowers thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long. These plants are all are hardy and have a striking appearance when combined. Even those without a green thumb will find these plants easy to care for. These plants can put up with almost anything! That makes them perfect for me.
Humorous Crown Card by BayMoonDesign
This challenge inspired me to use some of my newest floral paper to make some hand stamped cards. I made this sassy floral card that could be sent to cheer someone up. I am fond of the sentiment that I stamped on this card --"Sometimes you just have to throw on a Crown and remind them who they're dealing with!" The inside is blank so that you can personalize it.  The magenta colored card stock is layered on top of white card stock. The regal crown has tiny "diamonds" Who wouldn't get a kick out of this fabulous floral card.  This is a fun card for a special person!
Next, flowers  inspired me to made a cheerful floral birthday card with the words "Just for You" on the front. A trio of birds are layered on the floral paper. I decided to add it to green and orange card stock. Happy Birthday is hand stamped on the inside of the flowers with birds birthday card. There is plenty of room on the inside for you to add your own special words.

Make a Wish Floral Bracelet by BayMoonDesign
My floral bracelet features a pale green leather and aqua blue ceramic with "Make Wishes" on one side and a dandelion on the other. This flower bracelet also has the word bead "Kindness" and it is adjustable. It fits a 7 to 8 inch wrist. Size adjustments can be made easily by adjusting the amount of leather that you pass through the floral.  The ceramic word beads are by Scottish artisan Grubbi.  
This is a blog hop so take time and enjoy the flowers and what see what they inspired. We love to read your comments.  A special thanks to Marsha Neal for this perfect summer inspiration.
Enjoy!

15 comments:

  1. Such beautiful work!
    I also like the photo of your water lily. Water lilies remind me of my childhood (I lived near a park with little ponds along which we played).

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  2. The cards are such an amazing idea, floral ornaments are unbeatable! Love the bracelet - beautiful color combo and bead arrangement!

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  3. oh my gosh your water lily is stunning! I do like that sentiment on the burgandy card, I must remember to throw on my crown once in a while :)

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  4. Thank you for participating this month Kathy! I bet having that pond with the water lilies is so relaxing to look over and I am thrilled that you are inspired by what you see around you as you walk (or swim). I love your card designs and the composition of your bracelet - simply a perfect wear for summer :)

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  5. the sentiment on the card is indeed snazzy and would cheer anyone up.

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  6. I just love your handmade cards. The statement on the first card is so perfect!! The bracelet is lovely and the colors are so reminiscent of a summer day at the beach.

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  7. Beautiful work, love the bracelet

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  8. Both of your cards are whimsical in their own ways. I love the colors in the 2nd one, as well as the aqua in your bracelet. It calms me just looking at it!
    I bet your pond is calming too.
    Alysen

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  9. Such a cute bracelet, I'd wear that a lot!

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  10. You water lily is really beautiful! How fabulous that it bloomed just in time for this challenge. And, I love that bracelet! Those floral beads are darling, and that blue shade is heavenly. Wonderful job as always, Kathy!

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  11. Simply gorgeous on all counts! Love the bracelet colors - and the closure - Idl actually be able to adjust that while wearing it. Good design. Thank you for joining us!

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  12. I love flower photos, and I love water lillies! Love your cards, the bird one is so cheerful, and the bracelet is so pretty - love the blue flower beads!

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  13. Such cute cards - I especially like the quote on the first one - and the bracelet is just lovely! Well done!

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  14. Your cards are so charming and the bracelet is utterly lovely. Water lilies are some of my favorite flowers - how nice it must be to have one blooming in your pond.

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  15. Your cards are adorable... a woman of many talents! I really like you bracelet. I'm fascinated by how the flower serves to change the size... how does that work?

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