Sep 29 2009
Thinking of a Sweet Spring! … What?
I know. We’ve barely tasted the new Autumn. So why on earth would I be thinking of “Spring”? The truth is, I’m blaming it on this week’s color challenge, (CC238) at SCS. That, and the fact that I’ve had this wonderful stamp set from Our Craft Lounge sitting here, “needing” to be inked! The color challenge is to use Going Gray, Pretty in Pink, and Sage Shadow. To me, that says ‘Spring’! My pear tree blossoms are white, but I know that there are some sweet fruit trees that have delicate blossoms of dainty pink. Thus, I’ve chosen pink blossoms to send someone a very special greeting.
The little 3-D flowers were created with a flower punch, smooshed up to create dimension, and centered with pearl embellishments. 
The shimmer of the pearls seemed to insist on a satin ribbon. It’s actually an easy layout of 5.5″ square. Cut your base card at 5.5″ X 11″, score and create! The interior is a very simple reminder of the colors & image, leaving room for a personal message taylored for the ‘need’ at hand.
I appreciate your visit! I hope you’ve found some inspiration today. Here’s to a marvelous week for everyone!
~Bev
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Card Recipe: STAMPS = ‘Oriental Garden‘ from Our Craft Lounge
INKS = Memento Tuxedo Black, Sage Shadow, Copic Markers BG10, BG93, RV11, RV000, C0
PAPERS = Neenah Solar Classic Crest White, Going Gray, Pretty in Pink, Sage Shadow. Designer Paper is Basic Grey’s “Perhaps”
ACCESSORIES = May Arts Satin Ribbon, Pearls won from Gina K., Martha Stewart border punch, foam tape, Scor-Pal, Spellbinders Wizard, Spellbinders Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities
10 responses so far
This is gorgeous, Bev — love it!!
Gorgeous card, Bev! Not sure if you realized it but your card matches out sketch from last week. 🙂
You’re right Bev that stamp and colours are spring! Very nice card!
Oh Bev, this is BEAUTIFUL!!! Gorgeous colors, and I love the scattering of flowers and pearls!
beauty beauty beauty! and that luscious ribbon just makes the perfect touch!!! 🙂
WOW, girlfriend, you did such a fabulous job on this beauty!!!!! I sooo love the branch image with all the flowers and the papers and ribbon are gorgeous!!!!
WOW, Bev, that is gorgeous! And, I have to agree those colors DO say spring to me, too! I love the pearl-work, beautiful!
Oh my gosh! Bev, this is beautiful! I hope that you are well! Booked my flight for CHA today, I’m sure hoping that you are going to be there!!!
Hugs,
Vicki
Hi Bev.
I finally found a minute to stop by your blog. I love this card. I suppose you already know why. However I am enjoying the less busy time autumn brings. I hope I can come visit more often.
Wow Bev this is Beautiful, love the soft colors and the punched flowers with the pearls!!