Monday, April 11, 2011

Orchid Punch Art...





I think this will be the last of my "new" flower creations... at least for now. I created this Orchid, and the rest of those tropical flower punch art, with the inspiration of my Grandparents. My Grandpa passed away over 14 years ago and for those of you who have been following my blog for a while know that my Grandma passed away less then a year ago. They were both great to have around and I learned so much from them while growing up. They were truly the best and I miss them a lot! Creating all these flower punch art lately has brought back fond memories of them! You see, they used to have a yard filled with beautiful flowers which they would take to the graveyard every Friday (rain or shine). They grew Heliconias, Birds of Paradise, Torch Gingers, but especially Orchids. They had a whole hot house filled with these beautiful Orchids. So every time I see these flowers I always think of them. Sorry to get off track, but I just wanted to share the little story as to why I've been creating these flowers. Okay, back to the Orchids... to create this flower, I used the Fancy Flower punch. I trimmed down 3 out of the 5 petals to give it the Orchid shape. For the center, I punched out another flower and used only 1 petal. I stuck a little strip of yellow cs in the center and rolled/glued it. I then poked a whole in the center and stuck it through (gluing the end tip to the back of the flower). The larger petal in the center is just folded at the end and glued down. I hope to one day make a tutorial for these flowers, but with life being so hectic lately, I'm not sure if I'll have the chance anytime soon. Hopefully I'll get around to it. Thanks again for stopping by. I hope that you have been inspired to give these a try too!

16 comments:

  1. Hi Brenda,
    First of all, this orchid card is one of the best I've seen from your collection. Luv the purple on them, can't wait to get your tutorial when you are done with it. You are a perfectionist, only sooooo beautiful.
    Lastly, as long as we all can cherish the memories of our lost loved ones, they will and never can be forgetton in any ones heart.
    LOL - and have great day

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  2. It's beautiful Brenda!! and i know what you mean about taking a trip into the past... my great-grandma used to grow orchids and anthuriums in our hot house... Keep up the fantastic work on these beauties!

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  3. such a beautiful card and awesome punch art! I love orchids too..they are such a beautiful flower :) TFS your story too. happy monday!

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  4. this is beautiful Brenda! love the flowers you have been creating with your punches. I know it must be bittersweet when you think about love ones that are gone. I do too. hope you find some kind of comfort in your good memories. have a good Monday!

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  5. Thank you Brenda for sharing that beautiful story, now I see why your flowers are so beautiful, they reflect the love of your grandparents. We all know when there is love beautiful things happen. I love your cards, everything about them. Is that a SU embossing folder as the yellow background? Thank you for inspiring yet again :)

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  6. Hey Brenda, Cute blog you got going here. Love all the local flowers that you've created with punches!! Genius!! May your sweet memories of grandpa n' grandma forever be cherished in years to come.

    God Bless ~ Jen

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  7. I think grandma and grandpa are looking at all of your beautiful flowers and are amazed at your talent and so proud of you! Gorgeous orchid Brenda!

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  8. Girl, you've been busy! LOVE all those flowers that you've been creating! Awesome!

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  9. Thanks for sharing your beautiful punch art with us Brenda. The flowers you've created are so beautiful and I know Grandma and Grandpa are so proud of you! Take care, Linda

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  10. Brenda! This has got to be the prettiest punched flower you have created just yet! I love how real this looks! Beautiful!! I know your grandparents are loving all of your awesome creations!!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  11. Wonderful orchid Brenda! Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories of G & G. I'm sure they are looking down on you and smiling at the wonderful job you're doing as a wife, mother, and daughter!

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  12. Brenda .. thank you so much for sharing your story about your beautiful grandparents. I know you were a special part of their lives. :) These flowers you've been creating are just .. wow wow wow! You're amazing! You are such an inspiration! BEAUTIFUL work my friend!!!!

    Love,
    Elise

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  13. Wow Brenda! This orchid is absolutely beautiful! Your loving memories of your grand parents definitely reflect that in your creation of all these tropical flowers that you've been creating. And I sure that GP and GM are looking down from the heavens and elbowing each other saying, "See I told you she's one terrific kid"!
    TFS and hugs to you!

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  14. What a great tribute to your grandpa and grandma. I know that they are smiling down at you for creating this orchid beauty out of paper. I'm so inspired by all of your talent to create these flowers. Thanks for sharing with me!

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  15. I just adore orchids so yours stopped me in my tracks! Beautiful job creating these. I have an orchid punch, but this looks much easier to do and they look fabulous :) grandparents are special & I know they're looking down on you & smiling :) hugs~

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