Tuesday Throwdown & My Grafico

     This week's challenge at Tuesday Throwdown is "Shades of Blue" and we're sponsored by My Grafico, who generously supplied each of the DT members with the flower images they used on their projects.  The two week challenge at My Grafico is "Flowers."

Sketch from Unscripted Sketches, turned a quarter turn.

     The large flower and the 4 small ones on the side are all the same digital image, just adjusted for size before printing.  They are colored with watercolor pencil, blended with Copic blender, and then fussy cut.  The large flower is printed twice, and the top one is mounted with dimensional, adhesive dots.  Although it's hard to tell in the photo, the petals are curled slightly to add some more dimension.

     The die cuts are all done with Spellbinders dies; Wonky Squares and the medium size Butterfly Circle.  The background dp is from DCWV Linen Closet stack, and it's embossed, hence the shine on the small polka dots.  I added twine, button, and rhinestones, and the sentiment which was printed on my computer.

     This card is already in the box for Operation Write Home.  It will find its way to one of our deployed troops who can then use it to write home.  You can read more about OWH by clicking on their name above.  It's a fantastic organization and you, too, could participate in supporting our troops in a small way by making and sending cards.

     Challenges:
Creations by Gill M -- Inspiration photo w/ blues and neutrals
Creative Mondays @ Always Crafting -- Anything goes
Cutie Pie Challenge -- Flowers
Inky Impressions -- Die cuts
Lollipop Crafts -- Anything goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- Lots of layers
Paper Creations, Ink  -- Show your style and use favorite technique (fussy cutting)
Stampin for the Weekend -- Photo inspiration w blues

     Come join us this week at Tuesday Throwdown with your own "Shades of Blue" creation.  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie