Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Garden beauty.....

Good morning everyone.  We've had lots of sunshine and finally some rain too.  The grass was turning brown...it seemed like late July rather than early June.  My gardens are in, and might even thrive with the change in weather, but somehow I've managed to get a sore throat and head cold.  I might have to slow down a bit and do some crafting....maybe sip some wine for medicinal purposes....lol.


And now a card using a pretty image from A Day for Daisies....Flowers in my Garden.  Isn't she a sweetie?  Having three daughters and 2 granddaughters, this brings back fond memories of when they were little.

Coloured with markers and a bit of pencil, I've given the image centre stage, while keeping the card background somewhat muted.  The floral DP from Paper Mania is edged with DI, and the same DI is used to colour the Memory Box die cuts.  This is the Madera Corner die, with the corners hidden under the image.  The Spellbinders Postage Stamp die is used to mat the image, with a bit of sparkle pen for added interest.

Thanks for stopping by.

Some challenges for my card:

A Day for Daisies - #149 Use Floral Paper
Penny's Challenges - #280 Anything Goes
Not Just Cards Challenge - #32 Anything Goes
Crafting with an Attitude - #16 Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - Anything Goes Card Challenge
613 Avenue Create - #179 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Summer Garden
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Aurora Wings - #30 A Touch of Class

9 comments:

  1. One of my favorite images Joyce. She is lovely. Take it easy and enjoy your wine!
    Laine
    xx

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  2. A great card - thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

    Helen x

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  3. Fabulous and wonderful card as always hope you enjoy your day x

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  4. Well, even with a cold, you've managed to create an incredible card here! I really love how you created a whole scene and even a soft and tender feeling with that imagery. It reminded me of feeling calm and peaceful in a gorgeous garden somewhere (not in MY yard since my gardening skills are zero, but somewhere)! I also liked how you framed this out and made the swirls and vines stretch across the background blocks. Looks amazing and I'm so glad you shared such a lovely creation with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  5. love your coloring and the beautiful background - thanks for sharing your project at A Day for Daisies

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  6. Lovely card. So peaceful. Great job.

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  7. Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous card - looks like a story book cover! Thanks for adding floral paper and entering our challenge at A Day for Daisies. We 'd love you to join us again soon!
    Jen Leeflang
    ADFD DT

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  8. this is lovely, thank you for joining our challenge at Aurorawings, hugs, Marion

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  9. Gorgeous card.
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Through The Craft Room Door.
    (Hugs) Cara
    Through The Craft Room Door {Owner}
    TTCRD Challenge Blog
    My Creative Chaos {My Personal Blog}

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