Thursday, March 6, 2014

Summer is Gone.....

Although summer has officially gone, it still feels like summer, but a milder fresher version. So bearing that in mind I created this set of cards and hopefully inspired the girls at our monthly get together to put their own mark on their cards with my 2 original cards. I used Stampin' Up's stamps, markers & papers to create these. The papers were the retired Designer series, Subtles Collection, cut to fit on the SU note cards with envelopes. Both of these are a great way to buy essentials for card making. There is such a variety in the colours and patterns that it will keep you going for ages. I love the note cards....a great size, and a convenient & economical way to create. The flowers were created by using a stamp set called FLOWER SHOP, which gives you a variety of flowers to choose from....BUT the best news is, it has a matching punch so you don't have to cut them out by hand!!! Being Stampin' Up means the stress of colour matching inks & papers is taken care of & we were able to use the exact colour marker pens as the papers. I just love that!





These last two are the original two I did before the class and the others were made after the get together....inspired by the creation of the other ladies who came on Monday night.
http://papersweeties.com/uncategorized/paper-sweeties-march-inspiration-challenge-17-polka-dot-love/
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com.au/
http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com.au/
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/
http://handmadeharbour.blogspot.com.au/
I chose this card as we move towards the 2nd anniversary of my husband's passing which is one week today.....he was an amazing friend & I miss his sense of fun and laughter so much.

http://hobbybookdesignerchallenge.blogspot.com.au/
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com.au/

11 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous selection of cards -- love all those pretty blooms and polka dots ... each one prettier than the last! Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at Paper Sweeties this month :)

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  2. OOOOOO! These are all FABULOUS! LOVE the different color schemes and patterns you've put together! HUGS and have a wonderful rest of the week! :) Mynn xx

    PS: I'd love for you to hop over to my blog (On a Stampage)--I have blog candy up for grabs! :)

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    1. Would love to enter but I don't do twitter, instagram..... Sorry! Your work is really gorgeous, and I LOVE the Blog Candy. {{hugs}}

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  3. Love these cards...we are still waiting for Spring to get itself sprung. Hugs for next week too, anniversaries of losing those we love are the worst x

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  4. Thinking of you at this time, I know the challenge over at Handmade Harbour is 'Celebrate' and at just two years your loss must still be very raw. However, it's beautiful and inspiring that you can celebrate your dear husband's sense of fun and laughter xx

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  5. Such pretty colours and colours. Thanks for joining us at Handmade Harbour this week - good luck x

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  6. So pretty and summery.I do hope you have found some comfort this week. Thanks for joining us at Handmade Harbour this week - good luck x

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  7. Hiya thank you for joining us for our first challenge at Hobbybook designer challenge blog . Your cards are beautiful. Sending you hugs I know anniversaries can really haunt us. Hoping next week is a time of special remembrance huge hugs darling lovely to meet a new frien through crafting xxx

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  8. Your cards are truly lovely, from the sweet flowers to the lovely designs. I've just sent up a few prayers for you. Lots of love and hugs to you during this anniversary. May God's love (and your husband's) fill your heart with peace and joy. Thank you for sharing these special creations with us at 7 Kids College Fund!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  9. Beautiful card!! Thanks for playing along with us at Handmade Harbour!! :)

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  10. Perfect Spring Card and lovely Flowers.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons.
    Hugs Elfie

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