Sunday, February 27, 2011

A Floral Splash of Spring

This past week, I've had my grandchildren visiting, and could have used a fresh fall of snow....so of course none!  Today we finally get some, and now they are outside having some fun with Grandpa.   Soooooo, time to post a little card.

 

No digital image this time, but a floral background stamp, which I coloured with different coloured markers before stamping.  The stamp is no longer available, as the company went out of business, but this technique will work with any of the large background stamps available. 

I've used green DI for distressing....both the sentiment tag and the image, and I've added a couple of black rub-ons for a little extra detail.  The tag was made on my Silhouette, something I sometimes forget to use now that I have my labels dies.  Tut-tut, how could this be!

I hope you enjoyed your visit, and maybe you can take away a few ideas.  Have a wonderful day!

A few challenges that are open to my theme:

Stamp Something - Something with Flowers
CES Challenges - #25 Flowers and Flutterbys
One Stop Craft Challenge - #120 Spring Flowers
Crafts and Me Challenges - #24 Time to spread your wings
The Creative Cottage - #33 Fabulous Florals
Lexi's Creations - #34 Flowers
Oldie but a Goodie Challenge - SPRING IS IN THE AIR
Corrosive Challenges - #105 Distressing
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16 comments:

  1. Lou MacFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I love the background pattern - it looks so effective, almost like it has been painted!!

    Thanks for joining us over at Lexi's Creations this fortnight in our 'Flowers' challenge - good luck.

    Lou Mac. xo

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  2. CarissaFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Pretty stamp, I don't think that I have seen it before. Carissa

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  3. ReganFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Lovely card! I really like the sentiment tag - it's a fabulous shape! Thanks for playing along @ The Corrosive Challenge! :)

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  4. Brenda BrownFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful Joyce. I just love the vibrant mix of colours and the shape of the tag is gorgeous.
    Typical you get the snow at the end of the week, but at least you get a bit of time for your cards while your grandchildren are out now. Well done Grandpa.
    Take care.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  5. JanetFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    great card! thanks for joining the corrosive challenge!
    hugs

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  6. gina gFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful card Joyce. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me for our challenge. luv gina xx

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  7. DesignerDivaFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    WOW that background you have created is amazing, its so vibrant and striking I love it!. Thanks for joining in at Oldie But Goodie this week
    Hugs Laurie x

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Joyce, this is so very lovely! Your background is gorgeous and the green distressed edges are great! Thanks for joining us at the Corrosive Challenge!

    Donna

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  9. JeniFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Gorgeous card Joyce! Love it! ~jeni :)

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  10. Berry February 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    This is just fabulous thanks for sharing at the creative cottage hugs Rebekah xx

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  11. VixykinsMarch 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    This is just beautiful! I love the bright bold colors! Thank You for playing at Crafts & Me, hope to see you again x

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  12. Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty PressingsMarch 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Hello dear Joyce,
    what stunning card you have made.
    I love the papers and the great colors
    Thank you so much for seeing me today and of course your kind comment
    Luv
    Claudia

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  13. FleurMarch 2, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Beautiful card, Thanks for joining our challenge at OLDIE but a GOODIE, hope you’ll join us again
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  14. FrancescaMarch 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Fab Card
    Thanks for joining us at Oldie but a Goodie this time and good luck!

    Hugs
    Francesca

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  15. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love how you've created the background - gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at CES this week! Sheena xx

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  16. ShirlMarch 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Another stunning card I have become a follower so I don't miss anymore of your gorgeous creations.
    Hugs Shirley x x

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