Saturday, June 23, 2012

Roses...

Hi there!

Hope that you are all enjoying your weekend.  I have received 3 emails lately, asking me why I never post cards that have been published on my blog.  Well, I can only say "duh".  I just haven't thought to do so!  So, without further ado, or jabber, here are the cards that were in the July issue of CardMaker.

All photography by Melissa Gilliam Shaw, All stamps by Gina K. Designs




                                                             About the photo cards.....

I am absolutely NOT a photograper, so when the submission call came out for photo cards, I was bummed. What to do, what to do?  Then it hit me that our DD is a fabulous photographer!  She has had some of her works published, and loves to take photos.  The photo on these cards was taken by her.  She's been lucky enough to have worked in both the Phipps and Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, where beautiful flowers are in abundance, and this was just one example.  

I had originally submitted the blue card, with the black and white photo, and the editors asked me to make a sepia, and a full color card as well, so that is what you see here.


Also in this issue was a cheerful birthday card on page 39.  This call was for a rainbow color scheme. Unfortunately, it appears that I forgot to save a photo! Tee hee...

Enjoy your weekend, and thanks so much for stopping by!  

Hugs,
Patti J.

23 comments:

Laurie Unger said...

Congratulations! these cards are beautifully done! Your DD is a fab photographer!

Lorie said...

Your cards are gorgeous Patti! I can see why they picked 'em up for publication!

Iris said...

Awesome use of photos on your cards! Love the colors and congrats on publications! Plural too! Yay!

Unknown said...

Wondeful crads. They look so elegant. Just awesome.

Auntie Em said...

Your cards are soooo beautiful Patti! I love the ways you have used to show off this beautiful rose. The embossing and colours are all gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! :)

Darlene Lyons said...

What a gorgeous card! What a great photographer! Thanks for popping in on our blog hop!

The Other Patti Sue said...

These are gorgeous and so fun you DD took part in the creations!

Beate said...

Hi Patti,
Your cards look wonderful! Love what you done with the image.
Hugs and smiles

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, these are so pretty Patti. Now wonder they got published! Love the lovely rose photos and colors.

Sue from Oregon said...

Well No Wonder Girl! These are pure loveliness!

Victoria H. said...

Gorgeous!! What lovely cards. What could be better than mixed two of my favorite things....photography and card making!!!

Amy Johnson said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the photos!

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful cards! The photo is great. Your details in all the cards really showcase the rose.

Cheryl W said...

I subscribe to CardMaker and was so pleased to see your gorgeous work there. Congratulations!

Judy Inukai said...

Patti,
I was delighted to see your work in CardMaker. The rose cards are gorgeous. Your rainbow birthday card was really neat too.

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh these are so pretty, love how the different colours can totally change the card.

AmethystCat said...

gorgeous! And, congrats again on being published!

Carole said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Patti WOW, is all I can think of to say. Now if I could only smell those roses, ahhh that would be awesome! Hugs ... Carole xox

Glenda Atkins said...

Gorgeous rose and such beautiful photos, very talented daughter! Beautiful cards one and all!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

All are fantastic! It seems that once one gets their feet wet with the submission process, it gets easier. Happy for you, my friend.

Pam Sparks said...

I love that you did the photo three ways Patti! Beautiful work and I admire outdoor photography! I'm with you... I don't know how to do it! What fun that your daughter contributed to your creating!

Joan Ervin said...

WOW!!! What gorgeous cards and photos, Patti....I can see why they were published!!!!!

Amanda Mertz said...

These took my breath away! Gorgeous! Your cards and your daughter's photography go perfectly together! TFS!