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

Happy healthy holidays...

Well, I'm home again.  Thankfully the weather held and I got away to see my daughter and then my parents.  Both households were fighting some sort of bug, so guess who has a scratchy throat today?  I'm hoping I can hold it off, as I don't need that for Christmas! 

Today I have a nice quick card, using s sweet image from A Day for Daisies.  Just some contrasting papers and a die cut for the background, and then a sentiment, some ribbon and a couple of stars to finish it off.

Here's hoping you are all staying safe and well, as you are getting ready for Christmas.

Some challenges for my card:

A Day for Daisies - #111 Traditional Christmas   Challenge Winner

Loves Rubber Stamps - #131 Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Anything Goes

Card Mania - #62 Christmas

Southern Girls Challenge - Christmas Cheer

Crafter's Cafe -  #95 Animal Friends