The card I designed today says "spring!" Kris Kilcoyne has a seriously chic color (purple and yellow) and sketch challenge happening on her Kween Bee Kreations blog. I simply had to give it a try. Kris is one of my Stampin' Pretty Pals and a master of the minimalist look in paper crafting. Stop by her blog and give this challenge a go! Isn't the Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die adorable? On today's card, it reminds me of a retro pansy in So Saffron, Lovely Lilac and Elegant Eggplant. The Floral Fusion die is a budget-friendly ($5.50) Stampin' Up! exclusive Sizzlits die that works with the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine.
- As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of Stampin' Up!'s new clear-mount stamps. I added the "kind" sentiment in the exact spot I wanted it. Look Ma, no Stamp-A-Ma-Jig!
- Remember my Three Second Rule. For the best grip, press the clear-mount stamp (cling side) to the clear block and hold firm for three seconds. Ditto on the DVD storage case.
- Learn more about how to use Stampin' Up!'s Clear-Mount stamps by watching my Clear-Mount Video Tutorial.
- Line up brads with precision. A Piercing Mat and Paper-Piercing Tool guarantee success.
GET IT FREE! Sale-A-Bration's Whimsical Words (images above) is a charming, multi-occasion stamp set. It is offered in both clear-mount (119119) and wood-mount (118386) versions. It's yours FREE with a $50 Stampin' Up! order (or choose from over 80 Sale-A-Bration free gifts–one for EVERY $50 in product purchased). 
Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (Sale-A-Bration: 118386 Wood-Mount, 119119 Clear-Mount)
Paper: Elegant Eggplant (105126), Lovely Lilac (100427), So Saffron (105118), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Elegant Eggplant (105210)
Cool Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die (115969), Eyelet Border Punch (113692), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Paper Piercing Template (105826, Mat Pack)
The Perfect Touch: So Saffron Buttons (107422, Fresh Favorites II Buttons), So Saffron Brads (106953, Rich Regals Brads)
Very beautiful card. I think I am going to have to case this card. Totally love your artistic tallant.
I’ve seen this increasingly popular color combo popping up, but admit I have my reservations. I absolutely love this card, though!
These colors are GORgeous together!
Wow! This card is awesome! I love the graphic look of the flowers.
Love the sneak peak for tomorrow! Can’t wait to check it out!
Mary, I love this color combo.
Those flowers are so pretty with the button centers. Barb
Great card and color choices! Love it all!
Mary, you are so creative! I’m loving this, and congrats on workshop of a lifetime!!! I was so excited to see your name as one of the winners!!
What a fabulous colour combination!! Love the way you laid them out, used buttons in the middle and have all that white space (I just love white space :D). Great card!
Pretty card Mary! Definitely a retro pansy – love it!!
j’aime bien votre site tout et beau mais nous en france n’avons pas les m?me produits a bient?t marie-th?r?se
Thank you so much for playing, Mary.
Looks like people think I made this card … which is REALLY flattering. 🙂
This is fabulous! I just bought that flower fusion die and haven’t gotten a chance to use it yet. I love the repetition and the color choices from Kween Bee- Kris! Thanks for the inspiration! AB
Beautiful card!
Hi Mary, the Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die is fabulous. I love how you used it on this card. You always come up with the best design ideas.
Mary, I enjoy your site so much…don’t always comment, but I am here peeking regularly! I saw your name as one of the winners of Shelli’s workshop. That is awesome and I know you are very excited! You are doing a great job and I wish you much continued success. Blessings!
I too love those buttons. Your card is so pretty. I love those dots on tomorrows, can’t wait to see. Hugs,
Cool card, Mary! I love the button action that you have going on!
Love the colors. Really is so fresh for spring! Great card, Kris.