Friday, May 15, 2026

The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - May 2026

Hello Friends!  It's time for a new challenge month at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.  We have a lovely optional inspiration photo, however the challenges are Always Anything FLORAL Goes.  

I was directly inspired by the optional photo of the vase of lovely Lily of the Valley flowers and chose to use the Spring Border Two Digital Stamp Set from Power Poppy for my card.  This set includes a sweet Lily of the Valley image.  Another thing to note - Lily of the Valley is the birth flower for May, along with the Hawthorn. 

This month's optional inspiration photo:


Coloring this image using alcohol markers was quick and easy, the entire card was put together in under 30 minutes.  I used a distressed edge ruler to tear the edges of the focal panel, then inked around it using Salty Ocean Distress Ink.


For additional interest, I popped the sentiment on foam pads; the sentiment is included in the digital set.  I've rounded the bottom corners of the card base using the Crop-a-Dile corner chomper and added mini dew drops from Pink Fresh Studio. 


We invite you to join us this month at the Challenge and remember, you don't have to follow the optional inspiration photo, that's up to you.  However, florals must be the focus of your design.  Hope to see you there!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Floral, Free, White

16 comments:

  1. A beautiful image showcased perfectly in the blue frame,thank you for joining us at CD Sunday Plus

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  2. Donna, you did a beautiful job with this card! Lilies of the valley can sometimes be difficult because they’re white, but I love how you accessed it in blue and used torn edges for a focal point. Great card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!

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  3. Your lily of the valley are as pretty as they can be, Donna! This is a wonderful way to send get well wishes. Thanks for sharing this with us at Just Us Girls!

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  4. Beautiful lily of the valley and card Donna, so pretty..
    Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge at Little Red Wagon, hope you will play again..
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. A beautiful image and such a fabulous sentiment. A gorgeous card.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Jo x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  6. It certainly doesn't look like a quick card, it's so beautiful. x

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  7. It's an absolutely beautiful card and a perfect card for May!! My lily of the valley are still very much blooming!
    Thank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
    Diane
    {Nellies Nest}
    {Triple B} Co-Owner

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  8. This is truly beautiful! Your lilies of the valley have such gorgeous colors. They look so natural – simply stunning. The background is beautifully die-cut, and the blue edges are so lovely. They stand out wonderfully against the blue base paper. The rounded corners add an interesting touch. The sentiment is beautiful too.
    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful card in the current Do-Al(l) Creative Challenge.
    Hugs, Uschi

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  9. Donna, I love the way you showed off the subtle beauty of the flowers! The drama is there but gentle, aged, and still refined!! I love it! It looks like a beautiful, old, vintage botanical print! Sublime perfection on a card! Love it! :)

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  10. A beautiful card with many fabulous features. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Carol xx
    CD Sunday plus DT

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  11. This is so beautiful and I love Lily of the Valleys! So great to see you at my Garden Party this time! Thanks for joining in!

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  12. A beautiful get well card! Thanks for joining in at JUGS

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  13. Beautiful take on the inspirational photo Donna. Perfect for our flower challenge at JUGS. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. This is beautiful. Lily of the Valley are one of my favourite flowers. We had lots growing in the garden when I was growing up and the perfume was so lovely that I still remember it.
    Thank you for sharing with us.
    Jocelyn x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  15. A stunning 'quick' card! I use the chomper on the corners of card too.
    Pamela
    CD Sunday Plus DT.

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  16. How pretty, Donna!. Lily of the Valley is such a delicate yet beautiful flower. Thanks for sharing with us this round @ TTTC. Cheers, Jolanda - DT

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