Oh, the weather is so gorgeous here - high 70s and not a cloud in the sky!!! I am going to be working out in the yard today planting all my beautiful flowers -I can't wait until they all bloom, my yard will look so pretty!! Sorry to rub it in for those of you still having nasty weather BUT I LOVE SUNSHINE and miss it soooo much from Florida!!!! So, I am really happy!!!! Today's card is made with flowers and spring in mind. I used my Just Celebrate stamp set which I really like because it has sooo many options! The base of this card is Kraft card stock which I layered with So Saffron Prints paper from my small pack I received for a Hostess gift - gotta love it!! I used my corner rounder and rounded the corners of all my papers for this card because I wanted the softer look it brings. Then I faux stitched all around the outside layer, adding the Rose Red Prints dp, which I tore before adhering. The image is stamped in brown stazon on Whisper White card stock, then layered that on So Saffron card stock and Kraft card stock. I stitched around the So Saffron Layer, inked the edges of all three layers with Rose Red classic ink, then sponged the same color ink all around the image. The flowers are colored in with blender pens and Stampin' Write markers. Lastly, I added two build-a-brads with the centers punched from another piece of the So Saffron dp. So, this is today's tribute to Spring - I am outta here and going out to the sunshine - smooches!!! And, don't forget, tomorrow is BLOG CANDY TIME!!!!!
We are also having perfect weather in my area this weekend. Mid 70's, low humidity and pleasant breezes. It is way too pretty to be inside.
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Such a pretty card, I love the layout and colours. Your weather sounds perfect, I hope we have a nice summer this year. x
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I always love your faux stitches. They look so real!
ReplyDeleteIt snowed a little here yesterday and was cold. It won't be till Wednesday before we have 70° weather. Have fun in the garden!
I kwow what you mean about the sunny weather! I even have a sunburn on my back from planting a few days ago! LOL You definitely captured spring with your card...I love the 2 main colors you chose..they go together so well! {{SMILES}}
ReplyDeleteAlex, have fun planting your garden today, it will also be very warm here today - so we are happy. We will be heading out to the Mountains sometime this AM.
ReplyDeleteBTW great card, love the colors, the patterned paper & the Build A Brads!!!
wow.. pretty cards the one from the day before too :-)
ReplyDeleteyou are lucky with the weather... we just got more snow in michigan
This is so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Alex we won't get 70 until the summer here but it is warm a few showers but I also have been able to get in my garden today!! Sue :o0
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the build a brads! I'll try not to be too jealous of your weather . . . it's cold, wet, rainy, and gloomy here again. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteHey Alex! Enjoy that sunshine my friend! That sounds like beautiful weather! It's been fairly nice here too...close to 70 and that is sooooooo nice for us! I won't be planting anything til the END of May though. Frost...ugh!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! All the faux stitching rocks!
Very pretty Alex. Love the DSP and the stitching. Great stamp and coloring. So springy, glad to hear that you are enjoying the weather. :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable card...gorgeous weather in Oregon too, although rain later in the week is expected.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex, thank you for your sweet kind words, im loving your cards, beautiful work!!! I must put you on my blogroll that way I will remember to pop in each day :) hugzz to you too xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, Alex !!! Enjoy the beautiful weather too...it's sunny and starting to get warmer here too :)
ReplyDeleteIt`s beautiful! I love the brads and the colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love the colors.
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Very pretty card Alex - I love the teared look too!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Hugs and smiles
ReplyDeleteI love this card!! Totally Fabulous!! Although our temps were nothing compared to yours....we had a very nice day too...and the snow is finally ...Gone!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love your brads, the papers, and pretty colors! I also love the stitching you did!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! The colors are so lovely.
ReplyDeletePretty card and so appropriate for your day! At least the sun came out today. It is supposed to be sunny and warmer this week in Minnesota so I wont begrudge you your beautiful weather. "wink"
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of the red bg paper. And those two brads look fab!
ReplyDeleteLove this card....especially the colors you used! And with the GOjus weather...yellow is the way to go! SUNSHINE!!
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This is really cute, Alex! We had a gorgeous day yesterday and now today it is suppose to possibly snow again!! I still do not get how we can have 21C one day and 3C the next...only in Calgary! :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love the colours and the Build-a-Brads! Everytime I visit your blog, I find something else I need to buy!!
ReplyDeleteLove this Alex, it is so pretty, gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are having great weather, we had a lovely day here today so I don't feel quite so envious, just a tad!
Glad you're enjoying the weather outside...we are too! ;) Your card is so soft and pretty. Great job with the stitching...looks fab!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Alex and I love the colors. Would you please send some of the warmth and sunshine my way please. I'm so tired of rain and cool temperatures:(
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I love all these cards with the stitching on them...faux or not. Are you using a stamp or are you stitching by hand? Great job no matter what - Joan
ReplyDeletei think yellows and berry colors are really nice together.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping our weather will be perfect today! :) What a lovely card this is. . .just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love this little card, simply makes a statement!
ReplyDeletei love flowers too. great card!!!
ReplyDeleteNice card
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