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When I think of spring, many thoughts fill my mind! New life ... flowers ... butterflies ... birds ... sunny days ... warmer weather ... budding trees ... longer days ... spring sports ... starting the garden ... spring break! Honestly, though, nothing is more linked in my mind with spring than Easter.
This week my family and I celebrate Holy Week and the days leading up to Easter Sunday. We are active in our church and will spend many hours in Holy Week services this week, culminating at the Easter Vigil. During the vigil service on Saturday evening, when the lights go on (after beginning the first half of the service in darkness), we will get our first glimpse of the glorious Easter flowers that will adorn the altar and we are always overwhelmed with the beauty and symbolism of new life all around us! The senses are overwhelmed with the sights, smells, sounds...isn't it the same with spring?
So, my spring-inspired card is an Easter card. I kept it simple by using a Spellbinders die cut cross (from "Crosses Two") on gold glitter paper, and the subtle stamping in the oval is the Hero Arts envelope liner stamp. Of course I had to do some dry embossing, I adore that lacey frame. One little Hero Arts flower gem in the center is the final touch. I'll add the sentiment on the inside.
Be sure to link up your SPRING card by noon on Monday (Central time). Check out the design team and guest designer for more inspiration!
Ardyth Percy-Robb
Gillian Ross
Hazel Hodgkins
Jen Wills
Joyce Mehrberg
Judy Marino --> that's me!
Kimberly Wiener
Had to come check out your card when I saw it on the CASology Blog--one of my all-time favorites, Judy! Wishing you a blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Love the intricate cross and the simple treatment! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Judy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Judy! I love the delicate detailed cross with the pretty embossed frame. A perfect spring card!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous Easter card, Judy! I love all the texture on the cross and your choice of yellow is so pretty! Love the lacey frame, too...it's so elegant!
ReplyDeleteReally a wonderful card, Judy! I'm loving that you've chosen the Cross as your Springtime theme! You've got subtle texture and color and yet it's perfectly CAS! Love this! We have Maundy Thursday service tonight, and at the end the altar will be stripped in preparation for Good Friday. Our church does a Tenebrae Service with the lights going dim throughout, and at last darkness. Gives us all time for contemplation. Then the light, bright, flower filled Easter service! What a promise!!! Easter Blessings to you and your family. Bev
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. I wish you and your family a very happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Judy! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteWOW, this is so amazing! Love the colors and the sweet embossing! Happy Easter!!!
ReplyDeletePositively gorgeous Judy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Spring...Easter...a perfect match! :) I love the delicate image and the way it is framed! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Judy! Your card glows. I hope that you had a very special Easter! Xx
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