Olga's August Rose's Challenge

     I was on the phone with Olga Rose when she realized it was her month to choose the challenge.  In my head I kept saying please, please, please, make her pick anything but flowers.  Well, my anguish became a reality when she said " Maybe we should do 3D flowers!".  Ugh, my heart sank.  Anyone who knows me, knows that this is not my speciality.  I gave it a go.

     I further challenged myself by using shades of purple.  I just never get the right shades.    Most of my card is all the usual stuff.  White base, scrap dp, MS border punch, and a Fancy Tag 3 Spellbinder for my sentiment.  I used some Prima leaves and a small spray of mauve and grey posies as my back ground.  Now, as for my 3D flowers that I made, I made roses from spirals that I cut out with pinked edge scissors.  I rolled them up, inked the edges, and used ZipDry glue to secure Hematite beads in the centers.  I am pleased, and think the card came away with a very Victorian feel.

     Please stop by to visit the other Roses in our bouquet:  Unsure who is posting today, as some have been MIA.  Give them a try!

Olga
Sue
Kerrie
Betty
Patti
Connie
Kym

     As for Hurricane Irene, she is still causing flooding and high winds, here in my little part of PA.  God is good and we have only some tree damage and we lost power briefly. Nothing that the chain saw won't fix.  We were however, under tornado warning all night and chose to sleep in the basement next to our wall that is underground.  Boy, was our doggie confused!  It is so crazy that we may actually see sun this afternoon. 

     Hope all is well with you and those you love.  Please stay safe.