Here's my entry for Tim Holtz's Tattered Floral challenge and the numbers challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show. I used lots of my favorite stamps, stencils and inks, and cut 40 flowers using the smallest of the four flowers on the die:
My Tonic pick is a great piercer for adding the brads:
I used an Idea-ology clock, gears, and spinners, along with trinket pins and Glossy Accents to seal in some tiny JB stickers:
Three of Tim's funky keys worked for my tail:
Another peek at the flowers:
And the main body of the kite:
I was in the mood for kites and warm weather because it's been a long winter and I'm ready for Spring. Schools are closed today because 6-10" more snow is forecast. Here's my view at the moment:
Hope you are safe and warm, wherever you are. Thanks for the visit!
Marjie
PS -- News and a huge giveaway coming very soon!
A totally amazing creation Marjie, love the blues, the flowers, the embellishments, the sentiment - everything really. A gorgeous make. Hugs, Anne x
Posted by: Redanne | 03/08/2013 at 04:08 PM
Hi Marjie, just came back to say how much I enjoyed your video workshop, it is hard to imagine that it was your first! Look forward to many more. Just noticed that my comment on this post is not here. Just in case it is lost in cyber space, I think your kite is stunning! Hugs, Anne x
Posted by: Redanne | 03/08/2013 at 04:43 PM
WOW This is amazing. I love all the flowers around the kite. The kite string is too cute with those keys. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Karenliz | 03/08/2013 at 05:08 PM
An inspired piece Marjie and wonderful use of the TF die.
All we have is rain this weekend ):
hugs {brenda} x0x
Posted by: Brenda Brown | 03/08/2013 at 06:14 PM
Oh Girl, this is beyond gorgeous!!! You need to come to Arkansas, I have warm and windy weather happening :-)
Posted by: Michelle Reaves | 03/08/2013 at 07:06 PM
One of the most unique creations I have EVER seen. I concur with everyone. This is so beautiful.
Posted by: Marchelle Cometh | 03/08/2013 at 08:49 PM
This is soooo much fun, let's go fly a kite up in the atmosphere where the air is clear!
Posted by: fern cawley edwards | 03/08/2013 at 09:15 PM
This is A-MAZE-ING. wonderful, lush, colors to aim high with....just beautiful Marjie!! This challenge has brought out some amazing pieces!
Posted by: sara j | 03/08/2013 at 10:48 PM
Marji, when I saw this on ATT my mouth fell open. Fabulous and so creative. love how you used the clock and spinners and the keys for the tail.
Hugs Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | 03/09/2013 at 01:50 AM
Simply gorgeous!!!xx
Posted by: Alison/craftytrog | 03/09/2013 at 05:20 AM
Marjie this is SO COOL!!! I love the idea and the execution!!
Posted by: Lisa | 03/09/2013 at 05:58 AM
Wow it's really snowy over there. here it was nice weather for a few days and we all thought the spring was here, but starting tomorrow we going back to snow and freezing weather.. nooooo!
Okay, now about your stunning piece! I love your kite! The tattered florals around the border are gorgeous! Love all the stamping you did and sentiment is beautiful! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | 03/09/2013 at 07:19 AM
What?!? WHERE DID YOU COME UP WITH THIS IDEA? It's awesome! Marjie...you are so creative! I love your funky kite! I love the colors and your background! Love the little flowers that completely encircle your kite! That clock and memo pins in the center is amazing! YOU, my dear, are one talented lady! LOVE it! Thanks for sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
Posted by: Candy Colwell | 03/09/2013 at 07:28 AM
Oh wow Marjie, I love this ! You must have the patience of a saint to put tiny brads into all those flowers ! Gorgeous work ! Sue C x
Posted by: Sue C | 03/09/2013 at 08:25 AM
Love the kite, what a fun idea!! And your view outside looks very similar to mine... :-)
Posted by: Kim Schofield | 03/09/2013 at 09:12 AM
Such an incredible piece, Marjie!! I can imagine how cool it would look on the wall. I love it!
Posted by: Shelly H | 03/09/2013 at 10:00 AM
Such a gorgeous project, love all the tiny flowers.
Posted by: Silvia | 03/09/2013 at 12:08 PM
love it Marjie - i love how all the flowers blend together. looks like a garland of gathered flowers from a spring garden. which i guess you can only imagine right now!
Posted by: janine | 03/09/2013 at 05:01 PM
Gorgeous Marjie, LOVE your "aim high" kite. x
Posted by: Gillian | 03/09/2013 at 05:40 PM
talk about "Flower Power"--this is gorgeous--love the color
Posted by: 2amscrapper | 03/09/2013 at 11:51 PM
Oh, the whimsy! I can hear the soundtrack from Mary Poppins "Let's Go Fly a Kite" playing in the background. This is marvelous, amazing, and inspired. Such a fun take on this challenge.
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | 03/10/2013 at 08:58 AM
What a joyful, spring-like piece, and in the middle of all that snow! Ours has all melted away, but that photo looks as if it were taken in my own back yard about a week ago!
:)
Posted by: trisha too | 03/10/2013 at 08:53 PM
Love it, Marjie! The background is awesome and I love the flower border!
Posted by: Kate | 03/10/2013 at 09:08 PM
your piece is wonderful Marjie I love it. I love the kite and everything about this it is awesome.
hugs
susan s
Posted by: susan salyer | 03/10/2013 at 11:11 PM
Wow, look at all those little flowers! This is such a creative idea and it is beautiful. =) I won't mention our weather here. Hang in there!
Posted by: Lisa H | 03/11/2013 at 12:11 AM