Happiness is having a good sketch to get me started on a card. This week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA81) features Stampin' Pretty Pal Margaret Moody's sketch. It's a classic! To see what the PPA Design Team has whipped up this week using the sketch and to play along, CLICK HERE.
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Yes, I'm hooked on the Fun Flowers L Die! The flowers's simple construction details are shared in THIS VIDEO. - VersaMark "clear" ink adds a subtle richness when sponged on the flower edges, the Old Olive Scallop Border and Melon Mambo layer.
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Stamp Set: Afterthoughts (Hostess Level 1, W118388)
Paper: Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper & Quick Accents Pack (Sale-A-Bration, 1222242), Old Olive (100702), Melon Mambo (115320), Very Vanilla (101650)
Ink: VersaMark (102283), Old Olive (102277)
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Mary this card is absolutely beautiful! You did such an amazing job.
I wanted to give you the stlyish blogger award. You can find it here at my blog: http://madebygypsy.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger.html
I just wanted to say thank you for all the tutorials and inspiration you’ve given me. I here in the near future will be becoming an SU Demo and I owe most of that to your blog. 🙂
Huggles & Smooches, Tess
Love the layout of this card! It could be used with so many different styles!
Mary, this card took my breath away. The colors are so bright and cheerful. I finally got the Fun Flowers Die. This inspired me. TFS !!!
I love how bright and cheery this is! Beautiful card!
This card is just sooo beautiful and bright! I love how you used the VersaMark for the edges of your flower. What a clever idea! Hugs, J
Beautiful! Love the bright colours!
oo-la-la! I love the flowers, too! Your bright colors are a hit as well.
Simply beautiful! You’ve done it again!!
Combine this with the balmy 50 degree weather we’re having today, and it feels like spring!! I LOVE pink and green together. I see a CASE in my future. LOVE this!!
XOXO 🙂
Bright and cheery, Mary! Love the flower!
Your card is so cheerful. I love the flower.
Love the happiness of this card … bright and cheery! Another beautiful flower!
Love the colors, love the flower, love your card!
very pretty card, love the flower 🙂
Fabulous flower and colors. I love the cheeriness of it. Hugs,
Okay – I guess I’m going to buy that die! LOL Striking, Mary! Love the color combo!
Mike
Very Pretty! I have that die on the way, cannot wait to play with it.
Mary, wonderful card. You have such a talent for putting colors together to make it look so striking! Lovely flower and great job with everything.
Another fabulous card and your color choices are absolutely stunning! 🙂
Bright and beautiful! These colors just make you smile!
Beautiful colors and here in the Midwest we are ready for Spring to arrive!! Love your cards, Mary!
Spring has Sprung with this card. Like a breath of fresh air! Great Job, Mary……as always!
I am anxiously awaiting delivery of my Fun Flowers BigzL Die so I can duplicate this and many of the other designs you’ve shared lately using it. Also, your use of Versamark ink renews my interest in that medium. I know I have one around here somewhere…
Great combo of lots of elements.
Hmm Versa Mark for distressing! A good tip! Love this bright card today!
Another winner, Mary. The melon mambo is a great pop of color! Makes you think spring is right around the corner–and who doesn’t need that this time of year?