I've been working on a lot of encouragement cards this week to use my gift that God gave me to bring some sunshine in what seems like pretty dark days lately. I was totally inspired by the flowers and all the pink in the photos, so guess what color my card is?? Yep, it's pink!!
I started with a piece of Lovely Lady cardstock (PTI) and stamped Catherine Pooler's Cottage Garden background stamp with It's A Girl ink (CP also). Next I stamped the flower image from Pinkfresh Studio's Just Because set and then water colored it with pinks, yellows, & greens.
After die cutting the image, I adhered it to my panel along with a few sprigs from The Greetery's Inside & Out Berry Branch die and a sentiment from The Greetery's Signed & Sealed stamp and die set. A few clear sequins from PPP finished off my Spring looking card.
There's still lots of time to play, so check out all the BEAUTIFUL inspiration from the DT over at The Double D Challenge and then play along! It's a perfect time to welcome Spring and send some "happy mail" and encouraging words to those around us who are struggling right now. Stay safe and choose FAITH over fear my friends.
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That is my favorite pink cs. Love the background stamping and the blooms on top. I think we can all use a bit of encouragement right now. So unnerving. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is just lovely Marcia! Beautiful design and LOVE all the pink! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Spring’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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This is sure to brighten someone's day Marcia, it's just lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch good advice my friend and a beautiful card to welcome Spring and lift our spirits!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! Beautiful watercolor on the flowers and great die cuts. Thanks for joining the Double D, "Spring" Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty in pink, Marcia ... a lovely background and fabulous soft blooms ... a breath of fresh spring! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created card and design, of course I love all the pink too! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
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I love your inspiration from our mood board, and that you are making encouragement cards this week. We need that. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Spring’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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A wonderful breath of Spring in the perfect colors! Love the soft pink and yellow and your wonderful watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of that Lovely Lady cardstock, Marcia, and never thought I liked it until now. Adding the background stamp really changed the look and then placing your beautiful Spring flowers on top tied the whole card together beautifully.
ReplyDeleteJust the perfect time to pull out the pink, Marcia! Gorgeous, from stem to every last petal!
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Oh wow!! I love it Marcia... This just makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Marcia! The stamped background is great along with the beautiful water color on the flowers. Thanks for joining the Double D, "Spring" Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Love your watercoloring on the pretty flowers. The background looks great.
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