Monday, August 31, 2015

Beautiful Cardstock Challenge Sunflowers by Kathy

Hi Everyone!  It's Kathy today with a project featuring Doodlebug's (very YUMMY) Textured Cardstock.  I created some fun Sunflowers for my daughter's desk... they're her favorite flower and I thought these ones would last all year long!
 I am a self proclaimed cardstock snob.  I do a lot of projects with my Silhouette, so my cardstock has to be good... and Doodlebug Design Textured Cardstock is FABULOUS!  It cuts beautifully, even intricate designs, and it's sturdy enough to withstand a lot of handling!  One more thing... it comes in the most beautiful array of colors! My project was created using Sunshine and Chocolate Chip Cardstock.

See how crisp the cuts are?


Doodlebug Textured Cardstock doesn't rip or tear either when you try to remove it from your cutting mat... even for very detailed designs like my sunflowers!


It also holds up well to shaping and curling like I did here with my leaves and petals.  Here are some close-ups of the flowers...


I created my "stems" using a wood dowel, which I covered in Fernwood Washi Tape.  The flowers are attached to the stems using some hot glue.  I'm so happy with the finished project, and my daughter loves them!  That's it for me today, make sure to keep checking the Doodlebug Blog for more Cardstock inspiration from the Design Team!  Thanks for stopping by!


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  1. DanielleAugust 31, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    This is awesome, Kathy!! And perfect for me, as flowers don't survive in my house ;-)

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  2. Ruth GaussAugust 31, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I love these! From the layered flowers and centers to the wonderful choice for how to do the stem - it is a fabulous project! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. Jennifer McMurtreyAugust 31, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    I love these, Kathy! Such a great idea!

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  4. Jennifer BeasonAugust 31, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    These are gorgeous! Just perfect for Fall.

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  5. KellyAugust 31, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    These are gorgeous Kathy!! Even *I* can maintain those type of flowers!! Thanks for the inspiration <3

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  6. orange gearleAugust 31, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Kathy that is awesome! I love it!

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  7. VanessaBAugust 31, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    i love sunflowers. these are fantastic!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:43 AM

    I love everything about your design. I'm terrible at keeping flowers alive. I'm drawn to sunflowers lately and wanted to create some myself. I don't have a Silhouette, but I have a Cricut Expression 2 that I have not done a project with as of yet. Where would I purchase the supplies I need to make these beautiful , bright pick me up sunflowers. I appreciate your help. Thank you for sharing. Robin Ann

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  9. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    I love everything about your design. I'm terrible at keeping flowers alive. I'm drawn to sunflowers lately and wanted to create some myself. I don't have a Silhouette, but I have a Cricut Expression 2 that I have not done a project with as of yet. Where would I purchase the supplies I need to make these beautiful , bright pick me up sunflowers. I appreciate your help. Thank you for sharing. Robin Ann

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  10. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    I love everything about your design. I'm terrible at keeping flowers alive. I'm drawn to sunflowers lately and wanted to create some myself. I don't have a Silhouette, but I have a Cricut Expression 2 that I have not done a project with as of yet. Where would I purchase the supplies I need to make these beautiful , bright pick me up sunflowers. I appreciate your help. Thank you for sharing. Robin Ann

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    1. Kathy SkouSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:37 PM

      Hi Robin! Thanks for your sweet comment! The Doodlebug Textured Cardstick can be found at scrapbook.com. As for the cut file, it is a silhouette file, I'm not sure if it is available for the Cricut, but here is the link that has the designer's name. Hope that helps! http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=48166

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  11. MarilynSeptember 1, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    I love your sunflowers! I've seen this design and have wanted to make these, but haven't. Thanks for the good swift kick in the butt, as I now see sunflowers in my future!

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  12. DevraSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    These are so pretty and such a great idea.

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  13. Mendi YoshikawaSeptember 1, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Really cute! I too am terrible at keeping flowers alive so these are my kind of flowers! :)

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  14. UnknownSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    So cute - where did the cut file come from?

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    1. Kathy SkouSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:59 AM

      Thank you Julie!! Here is the file http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=48166

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  15. a1983alaskanSeptember 6, 2015 at 12:13 AM

    The bouquet is gorgeous! And you are right--- the Doodlebug cardstock is fabulous! :-)

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  16. Taunya ButlerSeptember 6, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I love EVERYTHING about this project - love the idea of making flowers in gorgeous Doodlebug colors - KATHY has done a WOW job on this!!!

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