After the intricate piano card file, I'm lost for card ideas and so I went to my Pinterest board and was inspired by this very simple and so elegant card. I would like to give the proper acknowledgment for the card but when I clicked on the link, I couldn't get in as the site is for invitational membership only. I wanted to make a card for someone who loves sunflowers. There are tons of sunflower templates out there but I couldn't find the exact design that I want so I ended up making my own design. I couldn't settle for just a plain brown circle in the middle of the flower and I came up with the idea of using a nice photo of a real sunflower to trace in Studio. It was tough finding one with a good traceable image. I then used the print and cut function .The result is just beautiful.
As usual, I applied the manual embossing technique using my McGill stylus set for the leaves and flourish. I also challenged myself to make good use of my embossing folders which I love to collect but keep on forgetting to use them. .I made 6 cards and used different embossing folders on each card.
TIP: To save on your good paper/card stock, I cut the base of the card into 2 pieces and create a fold on the front layer to adhere to the back layer. See photos below.
And here is the best part for my blog followers, I'm sharing the sunflower for free along with the base of the card and Birthday Greetings sentiment. The sunflower leaf is included in the file but not the other leaves and flourish which were purchased from the Silhouette store.
Other leaves:
1) Design id #7836 (3 tailed Chrysanthemum)
2) Design id #10990 (Flourish)
REMINDER: I only share my free files with my blog followers. You can sign up by clicking on 'Follow' (or sometimes indicated as 'Join This Site' depending on your browser) right below my blog archive on the right section. You can tell if your sign-up went through by checking if your name appears on my followers' or members' list. PLEASE always indicate your name and your e-mail address on your comment.
Happy crafting!
Ligaya
Adorable!
ReplyDeleteHi I'm subscribed to your blog but can't see where to download the file
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty. I signed up by email address and yahoo.
Oh my that is beautiful, love the way you did the sentiment what a fabulous idea. I will just be getting my Silhouette some time next week and can't wait to start creating with it
ReplyDeletehttp://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/
very cute, thanks for sharing..... I'm a new follower....
ReplyDeleteLisa Rhodes-Lamer
lamerlisa@hotmail.com
Really nice card. I love sunflowers. This looks alittle easier to make than the piano card. May I have the pattern? Thank you, Micki
ReplyDeletemicki542@yahoo.com
Hi! I love your blog. I am a new follower. Can you send me the file for the beautiful sunflower card.
ReplyDeleteAndrea
AndieBearieCards.blogspot.com
andiebearie@gmail.com
hi just found your blog via the silhouette group on fb, what a lovely card. looking forward to seeing more. not long had my cameo and still learning the basics.
ReplyDeletemerrytracy@ntlworld.com
Hi...The Mum and Flourish are both beautiful and I would love to have them if you would like me to. I am Lorna at LMGentzler@aol.com Thank you for sharing your files. Hugs, Lorna
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeletelove this!! I am a new follower - saw your post on facebook and headed over:-)
ReplyDeleteikennic at q dot com
Love the sunflower and the flourish! My little sis is madley in love with sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Laura, please give me your e-mail address so I can send you the file.
DeleteI've enjoyed looking at your blog numerous times, this time I signed up to follow. Mssjthomason@yahoo.com. Susan
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is beautiful...Thank you for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteJulie
Cricut Chick
OH No! I forgot to leave you my email address. I would love for you to send me the beautiful sunflower file. I can't wait to make one! They are amazing:) Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteJulie
Cricut Chick
Beautiful!!!!! msotoh_cr@yahoo.com Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreeting from HOT Wisconsin!! Love the Sunflower and have been looking for one for some time now. I signed up for you blog and would love the file. Would you also go to my blog and sign up to follow me. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSandi Doemel sands947@yahoo.com http://www.sanfsgardenofcards.wordpress.com
Gorgeous, I would love to use this to make a card for my niece, who is obsessed with sunflowers.
ReplyDeletelflinesatcomcastdotnet
As usual Gayle another outstanding file and pictorial showing how to make 1 of your lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card! I would like to have the patterns and directions for the flowers and leaves if possible. (I could come up with my own but am basically lazy and would rather use yours - besides, they are much more beautiful than any I could come up with on my own . . .)
ReplyDeleteAgain, BEAUTIFUL work!! (As always)
Cindy
c i l o m a [at] g m a i l [d o t] c o m
This is fabulous. I am already a follower and would love a copy of your file. sharyn@bigpond.net.au
ReplyDeleteI love your card. Your sunflower is probably the best one I've seen. Please send me your file. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletemtgramma
debwoodwick at bresnan dot net
This card is so beautiful. I would love to have the free files you are offering. Please send to Wendi @ wenders6272@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
I love your cards. I could have sworn that I was already an follower of your blog, oh well, I signed up again. May I please have the file sent to wawh1 @ Yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Danita
Your card is BEAUTIFUL. I'm signed up and would also love the free file on this. Thanks so much. Sandy
ReplyDeleteSankarl4@yahoo.com
Oh Gayle this card is just fabulous. I am truly in love with my cameo and I can see between the silhouette store and your talents I will be drooling on a daily basis. I joined to follow you, think it's a must. ; ) Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa Canon (rooibos0727)
lcanon@swbell.net
Lovely! So glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteWilma, please give me your e-mail address so I can send you the file.
DeleteGayle, Your sunflower card is really beautiful. I joined as a follower today and would love to receive a copy of this file.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Lynette
lynconn51@iinet.net.au
Nice card! Enjoy the simple, yet detailed card. Would love to have a copy of your file.
ReplyDeleteJudy3118@aol.com
Beautiful, as always.
ReplyDeletepat@aheavenlyceremony.com
Beautiful, as always!
ReplyDeletepat@aheavenlyceremony.com
I would love this set Gayla! I followed your site, but also subscribe via e-mail.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely card! :-) Jamie
schnirchj at gmail dot come
Love flowers! This is so nice would love to try it!
ReplyDeleteSonja
sonjanoeth@yahoo.com
Beautiful! dsmith1036@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card, My Mum loves flowers and this would be just perfect for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving the cutting files away
Kaz
kaz@designsinstitches.com
Gayle, as usualy you've create a beautiful card I'd love to have the file. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us. gibsonc65@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteCindy G.
Stunning card once again! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnne A.
amcacker@yahoo.com
again, a beautiful card. I would love to have the files.
ReplyDeletemichelle
michellebowley @ gmail.com
would Love to make some of these cards for friends and family can you send me this file peggyloub@msn.com Thankyou bunches.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen your blog, your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card! I would love to have the files. TFS.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!. I would love to have your sunflower files. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRayleen
radatu@msn.com
Hi, I just found you! I love this card. So beautiful! thank you!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to more inspiration!
cindylotoo@comcast.net
Hi Gayle, wow you just go from one great card to another, I only wish I was as talented. Please may I have a copy of the file and I would like to say a huge thank you for sharing them with us. I originally subscribed to email but am now also a registered follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteElaine
efrewin582@btinternet.com
I am signed in and am a follower but cannot see where to download the file, I love the work you are willing to share.
ReplyDeletemy email is grandmax2ns@gmail.com
Gayle,
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card. I'd love to have the free file if you are sharing.
Your tutorial is excellent. I have a couple of friends who love sunflowers. I'm sure they will Love receiving this card.
Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial and the file. You are such a talented person. I so enjoy seeing your beautiful work.
I am following you.You make beautiful cards hope someday i can be as good as you are!
ReplyDeleteWell, you've done it again! It's just beautiful. Please send the file to djames24809@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
I love this card! The nice thing is that I have those embossing folders! Signed up as a follower. How do we get the file? patticann@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteFound your blog from Silhouetteuser group,and just signed up by email. Your card is gorgeous, I'd love to make one for a friend who loves sunflowers..
ReplyDeletemy email is crazzyforcy@hotmail.com Thanks !! :o)
What a wonderful card. Please could I have the file. deniseallen56@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteFantastic card. Please can I have the file. deniseallen56@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteJust love the sunflower card - you are so clever. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKay
k.rogers@xtra.co.nz
Beautiful card! I just signed up to receive your emails and I'm looking forward to being inspired! Thank you~
ReplyDeleteI would love to have your file
lraviolo@att.net
This card is absolutely beautiful. Just found your blog and would love to have the sunflower file. My email address is pegasusnites@cfl.rr.com .
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Sherry
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this beautiful card. I have signed up for your blog. I would love to have this sunflower file
jogry4@yahoo.co.uk
I like your card, it is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have signed up for your Blog.
My email address is jogry4@yahoo.co.uk
Really cute card...thanks for sharing. I'd love to have the file:
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Margaret
Love the card and would love to have the file
ReplyDeleteodriscollpauline@yahoo.com
Love this card and would like the file
ReplyDeleteodriscollpauline@yahoo.com
Sorry, I forgot to add my email.
ReplyDeletectnyarn@az.rmci.net
Thanks Gayle, for all your hard work!
Thanks for all your work and willingness to share. I love what you do.
ReplyDeletePam M
I Love your file could you email me the file and thankyou in advance
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Sgibb10268@aol.com
I would love this file. My mother adores sunflowers and her birthday is next month. I have a Sil and would like to add your files to my saved list and create this beautiful card. Thank you. janetkuhn72@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI just love your cards. They are so elegant and beautiful, Gayle.
ReplyDeleteI'd love the sunflower file too, please. My thanks for your generosity.
Karen
kbrig@ptd.net
Thanks for the instruction pics, they'll help a lot. May I please have the free files? TIA
ReplyDeleteSharon
jstheboss@cox.net
I love this card it is gorgeous. But I was wondering what is the purpose of cutting the front and back layer into two pieces. That has my kind of stumped.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have embossed the top and bottom and then placed the flower in the section that is flat. Very nicely done. If you would like to send me the file I will give it a try. If not I fully understand.
Thanks
Tam
05buster@gmail.com
this card is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the files. TIA!
tawilson1447@msn.com
Thank you for another wonderful file! :-) Jamie
ReplyDeleteHi Gayle Love your card and would love to have the files please. I'm one of your first followers. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteannadowdy@gmail.com
Lovely plese send the files to browpr@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOkay, trying again to get the sunflower card...........(G), sometimes the message go through and sometimes they don't ; )
ReplyDeletemardafrie@aol.com
Thank you. You are very creative and nice for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous file, appreciate the share. quantaq@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous! I'd love the file. Thank you for sharing! janbh53@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove this card, thanks for sharing. I would love the files please.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card and i have the perfect person to send it to. I would be delighted to receive the file to make it. and Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletemelam@dodo.com.au
This one is really nice too! <3
ReplyDeletelove your sunflower card! I am a lover of sunflowers too and would love to have your file. thank you. I am a follower of your blog. mainelytwigs@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteNorma
Oh Wow, this is a STUNNING card!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...especially for a Fall birthday. I would love the file, also. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteKristina
krisinbloom@gmail.com
I am interested in your sunflower card if the file is still available!
ReplyDeleteBarb
doolittle1952@hotmail.com
i love sunflowers...
ReplyDeleteschwarzesbunt@yahoo.de
Gayle I would love to have this file.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you share!
bethnewlin66@aol.com
Beth
I love this card. The sunflower reminds me of my mother as it was her favorite flower. Would you please send me the cut file for this card? rlapadula@comcast.net Rose
ReplyDeletehi ms gayle... i always wanted to engage myself to crafting but i really don't know where to start. can you help me? i have lots of questions to ask. hehehe kindly email me at lazo.rachelmari@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGayle do you still have this card file? I'd love the flower. I need to make like 80 cards and I want to make the card a book marker card by making the folds for front and back and and extra 2 1/2inch fold on the right side of the card that can be torn off and used as a book make for each of the recipients. I'd love to be able to put this flower or any flower for that matter on the front of the card and print a smaller none dimensional version on the book marker side. Does that make sense? And I'd put a little ribbon on the book mark. It could be like a gift in a card.
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Theresa
Hello, what a lovely card. I too would like the files if they are still available.
ReplyDeleteMarsh.diane@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Gayle, I love sunflowers! This is a very beautiful card you made.
ReplyDeleteI would like to have the file.
Thanks,
Jogry
I love this card and I love your blog. I just happened upon and can see I will be spending many hours here looking through your archives.
ReplyDeleteI just subscribed and am looking forward to receiving your new posts.
I would love to get this cutting file if it's still available.
Thanks so much!
Kim kvenezia@comcast.net
Kim, you gave me an incorect e-mail address. I tried putting an underscore, period, no space betwen kim and kvenezia but my e-mail kept on bouncing back. I hope that you get to read this so you can send me your correct e-mail address.
DeleteWow- what a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflower card.
ReplyDeleteOMG! This is absolutely beautiful. Especially love the embossing on the leaves. Amazing. Would love to have the file and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletejewilliams1941@gmail.com
Please advise how I obtain the cutfile for the sunflower card ... quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTrena, please give me your e-mail address so I can send you the file.
DeleteBeautiful card. May I have the file for the sunflower?
ReplyDeleteDonnacmc@optonline.net
Thanks!!
What a lovely sunflower card...I would love the file for this card....
ReplyDeleteThank you in advance,
Karen (KAP)
kapierce60@yahoo.com
This is beautiful. May I have the file. Thanks
ReplyDeletedpeterson210@gmail.com
A very delicate card. Would appreciate your offer of the cut files thank you. kathymis@westnet.com.au. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKathy
another beautiful find. Thank you your generosity. novene.manley@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, would love to have the file..bdross3@bresnan.net
ReplyDeletethis reminds me of Maya from a popular teleserye in the Phils. sunflowers! pakisend din ng file nito ate. thank you!
ReplyDeletemel_laeda@yahoo.com
Lovely card, I'm so glad I found your site :)
ReplyDeletejrrph@yhaoo.com
Love your sunflower design. Thank you for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeletetom.mutter@gmail.com
Thank you for the cut files!
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