March 13, 2010

A TASTE OF SPRING

Hi All!!! WOW!!! I cannot believe how fast this week went by!!! I have been really busy the last few days, but a fun busy since I was teaching workshops!! We really had a good time and I got the chance to meet several ladies who had never stamped before (can you imagine??!!) but now they LOVE it and we already have another get together planned for later in the month.  I love meeting new people!!  So, today I am going to share a card that we made in Club using stampin pastels chalks.  It was nice to break  them out again, they are really are great to use!  The stamp set is one of the Occasions mini sets called Abundant Hope and I think these flowers just scream Spring to me and well, I think we are all ready for Spring, LOL!  I used the designer paper from the Occasions mini set called Shades of Spring,  Such soft, pretty colors in this paper. The sentiment is from a set called A Little Somethin' which has fabulous sentiments that fit perfectly with our punches!  Love that!  This card makes me happy because it reminds me of the start of warm weather, and all the flowers starting to bloom - my garden is starting to come in and the first one to bloom was a daffodil!  Now, off to finish getting ready for my scrappy gals group to come and make a fun spring layout - can you tell I am sooooo ready for nicer weather??!!  I know we needed the rain, but that is all it has been doing for two months so some sunshine would be nice!  Thanks for stopping by, I love it when you do!  Enjoy your weekend and I will be back Monday with something fun to share!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White card stock, Shades of Spring Designer Series paper
Inks - Certainly Celery, Black Stazon, So Saffron classic inks, stampin' pastels chalk
Stamps - Abundant Hope, A Little Somethin'
Accessories - Scalloped Edge Border Punch, Scalloped Edge Corner Punch, Swiss Dots embossing folder, So Saffron narrow grosfgrain ribbon, large oval punch, scalloped oval punch

12 comments:

jjcreations said...

What a wonderful card Alex!!! I love that tiny bit of green you've shaded in behind the flowers. It's perfect.

Stef H said...

oh this is stunning. great job with those pretty chalks! i'm with you.... always fun meeting new people!

Anonymous said...

Someone who has never stamped before???!!!!!! Huh???? LOL
beautiful card Alex, love that stamp!!

Crystal said...

Alex this is sooooo beautiful, I just love the soft colors here!!!! I really love the chalking effect!!!! Gorgeous!! Enjoy your weekend!

a portland granny said...

Beautiful card! Love that daffodil! Also like you new look on the blog! I'm glad you are gaving so much fun with your groups. I know all of the ladies love you!

Angie Tieman said...

How pretty! So light and springy!!

Nikki Bond said...

This is fantastic Alex! Gorgeous spring card...love the new blog look too! {SMILEs}

Latisha said...

Hey there stranger!
Great card!
I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday.

Risa said...

Wow...what a beautiful card Alex!
I love the springy colors!
hugs
Risa:)

Chris said...

gorgeous, love the punches in the corners!!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

So, so pretty...and so perfect for spring!

mudmaven said...

Gorgeous spring card Alex! Love it. Sounds like you have had lots of fun with more to come - that's wonderful! ~chris