Nutty's News: A Blooming Good Day!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Aren't friends wonderful things to have?
I've been getting to know some fantastic people in this place we call blogland and beginning to call a few of them 'friend' along the way.

The card I have to share with you today happened in part because of one of these new friends. In a very sweet RAK, Kelly sent me some stamped Pure Innocence images after I made a comment on this card on her blog. The Happy Mail arrived this morning and I headed to my scrapping table as soon as I could! (NOTE: this was written last Thursday, when Blogger was down!)

I used the color pallete from this week's Color Throwdown #141. The image is from the Pure Innocence Blooming Day stamp set and I colored her with SU! inks using blender pens.
I cut the image out with the Top Note die and trimmed off the outside (where the perforated dashes are). The Rose Red mat is hand traced and hand cut. (Don't ask me why I didn't use the Top Note die for the mat......'cause I don't know!) I used Primas as the base for the layered flowers, adding DP and Rose Red flowers made with the Boho Blossoms punch. I used the Curly Label and the Heart to Heart punches for the tag and heart at the top of card. Hope you like!

Thanks so much Kelly for sharing these with me! =))

Challenges:
The Color Throwdown - So Saffron, Rose Red & Aqua
Flourishes: Timeless Tuesday - Anything Goes

ETA: OOPS! Got called away from the computer, got busy..........And FORGOT to come back and load these on the challenges! =((

Credits:
SU! - card stock (Bermuda Bay, Rose Red), Top Note die, punches, ink
Prima - flowers
Oriental Trading - brads
Stash - DPs, white card stock

11 comments:

dpkennedyMay 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Very cute card! Thanks so much for playing the Color Throwdown!
MiamiKelMay 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Oh Elizabeth, look at you! You are just a craftin' wonder! This is GORGEOUS - such a stunner with the soft subtle coloring and the beautiful papers! So glad you are able to craft and find some joy :) Thanks so much for the kind words on my blog re: Brandy - it's hard, they are truly like family and it's hard for me with the kids but at the same time, a joyous example of the wonders of Heaven that await us! be blessed! x0x0
Susan (rainy)May 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Love this fun layout. This is such an adorable card, Elizabeth.
DaviMay 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Such a cutie Elizabeth.. I really like the flowers and way you used the colors with the sweet image. :)
CarolynMay 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Oh Elizabeth, you did a fantastic job on this card. Love it.

Carolyn
GraceMay 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Hi Elizabeth! Oh my goodness this is adorable! I LOVE these pure innocence images! You've colored her so cute and the flowers you added are perfect with her watering can! Love the papers! Adorable!!! (here's a little tip... play along this Sun. at Stampin Sisters In Christ for a chance to win some MFT!!! You just might get to pick out some more! LOL)
Shirley-AnneMay 19, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Hi there Elizabeth .Love the gingham background . gives the image a great country feel to it . Charming card .
Laura Kirste CampbellMay 22, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Sweet card, you did a great job with those colors! Have a lovely day!
Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorJune 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Aww! This is so sweet! :)
RikaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Cute card!
SandyJuly 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Love the layout of this one and the image is so cute, I like the background papers too!
I've joined as a follower to make sure I come back and check out your creations,
Sandy