So how come you never have a Brussels sprout stamp in your stash when you need one? (I actually know the answer to that question...I'm assuming I'd never make a card with said stamp. I digress.)
This spring I have seen lots of my perennials sprouting up from the ground, some even when snow was still on the ground! I spent this past Saturday morning digging up and separating my perennials that have all gotten too big, and I always feel so much better after doing that! (Well, my legs don't feel better, they hurt in places I didn't know I had muscles.) I also put down mulch to cover up all the weeds that are starting to sprout...hopefully they don't take over my thinned out perennial garden!
Thinking of the pretty flowers that are sprouting, I decided to make two cards using my Memory Box "Prim Poppy" die and a Martha Stewart lace border bunch. I let the patterned papers do the work on my cards...no ink needed!
The little pink bow die from Memory Box is called "Crisp Bows." I just cut off the bottom and kept the bow, adding a matching gem for some fun.
Here is a second card using the same poppy and border dies but different patterned paper in the background (and a little bow):
So? What ideas are SPROUTING in your head this week? I can't wait to see!
Be sure to link up your card by noon on Monday (Central time). Check out the amazingly creative cards by our Design Team and Guest Designer this week, too!
Hannelie Bester
Hazel Hodgkins
Jacquie Southas
Jen Wills
Joyce Mehrberg
Judy Marino --> that's me!
Kymona Tracey -- taking a break this week
Melissa Chipperfield
Sherrie Mannion
Tracey McNeely
Hazel Hodgkins
Jacquie Southas
Jen Wills
Joyce Mehrberg
Judy Marino --> that's me!
Kymona Tracey -- taking a break this week
Melissa Chipperfield
Sherrie Mannion
Tracey McNeely
These are both wonderful. Love the look of that poppy die in patterned paper.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite Memory Box die that I almost used this week. Looks amazing with patterned paper!
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty, Judy! I love the pattern peeking through, and your lace border is such a lovely touch! Two really stunning cards!
ReplyDeleteI like your patterned paper blooms and that sweet pink bow!! Terrific cards Judy!!
ReplyDeleteTwo very pretty cards Judy that you could use for any occasion :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the pop of red!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, I love the die you used. I am so trying not to purchase as I have so many not used properly and everytime I tried to get when first out it was always sold out. Now I am seeing so many beautiful creations it is so hard to restrain myself. Its a stunner isnt it.
ReplyDeletePretty design in both cards, Judy! Love the pink bow on the first one!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are super eye-catching! That graphic patterned paper is awesome. Great use negative space!
ReplyDeleteIt amazing how much energy those patterned papers give to your cards, Judy, and I love the little bows!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!
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