Flowers, flowers everywhere

I was so thrilled with the theme at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge this week - it's all about flowers - one of my favourite things to use on cards and layouts.  And even better, we have two fabulous sponsors and I was lucky to be able to use an image from each, to create TWO projects.

My first card features Bu'fly Tia and Friend created by my Dollie-friend Kristy from Some Odd Girl:



I always have trouble colouring digital images with my pencils because of the bleeding, so I decided to try colouring the image in PhotoShop using the bucket-fill and brush tools.  Next, I removed the background, then printed the coloured image on photo paper. I cut it out, then applied Stickles to the wings.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!

I'm entering this card at:
# Secret Crafter ~ Stitching
# Wee Memories ~ All things adorable 
# Kaboodle Doodles ~ Thoughts of spring



The second card uses the Birdie Love image from Bows and Berries:



I used lots of Prima 'Got' Flowers, Kaisercraft flowers and ribbon scraps on this one for depth and texture, as well as a handmade paper flower made from paper scraps. I printed the image onto coloured Bazzill cardstock, cut it out and added small touches of colour with my Signo gel pen.

I'm entering my card at:
# Sugar Creek Hollow ~ Monochromatic
# Paper Sundaes ~ Texture 
# My Partner in Crafting Crime ~ Inspiration picture (lots of flowers)

EDITED 3/5/11:
I was chosen as one of the Top 3 at My Partner in Crafting Crime!