Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Oh what a lovely day!

Good morning, and another lovely day I hope!  We are still wearing winter coats, but the snow and ice are disappearing and we're able to say goodbye to winter boots.  I haven't seen a robin yet, but I had another visit from Mr Skunk.  When I went to get out of the car last evening he was only maybe 25 ft away.  I might have to do something about this.  Any ideas??


Today's card uses the lovely Sarah Kay stamp,  Rosalie's Bicycle.  I've used water colours for the image and Pan Pastels for the sky.  I was pleasantly surprised at how the black framework made the image pop, and I'm sure I will be trying that again.  

Other supplies used:
Basic Grey paper - Clippings collection
Spellbinders dies - Labels Eight and Decorative Labels Eight
Some paper candi, a button and a bow for embellishment

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to get outside and enjoy some sun, if it's shining where you are!

Some challenges for my card:
Crafty Cardmakers - #113 You’ve Been Framed    Top Picks
7 Kids College Fund - #96 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps - #97 Anything Goes
Stamp and Create - Ready for Spring
613 Avenue Create - #64 Anything Goes    Top Picks
Allsorts Challenge - #252 Use those dies
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes
Vintage Stamping - #18 Just For You

20 comments:

  1. Fabulous image, with beautiful colouring and your stunning detail. A delight Joyce. No idea about what to do about the skunk. We don't have them in the UK and I am a bit jealous. The robins are nesting and visiting the table every day for their mealworms, so spring has arrived here. Winter is on the way out.
    Laine
    xx

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  2. Joyce, this is gorgeous!! Those black layered fancy frames really make that beautiful image pop. Love your water colored sky. ~jeni :)

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  3. Great card Joyce absolutely fab image and stunning embellis truly another of your amazing makes x

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  4. My suggestion for the skunk is stay away from it. You might keep a time check on it so you know when its safe to go outside! Hopefully it will eventually move on and look for another food source.

    Your card is beautiful and the black frame definitely does make the image pop! I like the buttons too!

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  5. Can't help with suggestions for the skunk, as the smelliest thing in my house is the dog, and we wouldn't want to evict her!

    Your image is beautifully coloured and that black frame sets it off to perfection.

    Thanks for sharing with us

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers and More

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  6. Beautiful card! I love the mix of patterns and color and the pretty die-cut frames. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  7. Lovely image and beautifully coloured and you are so right the black frame makes it pop right out. Thanks for joining us at Crafty cardmakers and more.

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  8. It's a lovely image and beautifully coloured, but I agree - the frame really makes it all work! Fabulous project.

    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More!

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  9. Such a fun card. I love all the pattered papers you've used. They go so well with the colors on your image. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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  10. Gorgeous card, beautiful image and I agree that frame really sets it off perfectly. Thanks so much for joining us at Vintage Stamping Challenges this time
    Claire xx

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  11. Thank you for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create. Your card is really lovely!

    Hugs, Melissa DT

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  12. Hi there, such a pretty image and lovely colouring.

    Those frames are stunning and love your paper choices.

    Thanks for joining in with us this week at Papertake Weekly.

    Sarah
    (GDT)

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  13. A really pretty card which is so beautifully coloured...it's gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your project and for joining us over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog... :)

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  14. Such a beautiful creation. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Loves Rubberstamps. Hugs Lydia xxx

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  15. A lovely day it is. Love your gorgeous card. Thank You for joining us here at Loves Rubber Stamps this week.
    Good Luck, Dangina

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  16. Beautiful card and I love your clouds! Thanks for joining our challenge at http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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  17. What a sweet image and so beautifully colored! :o) The papers are so pretty and I love your layering. The buttons are such a sweet accent. :o) Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at 7 Kids College Fund!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  18. Great card. love the layout and layers. Thanks for sharing this with us at Through The Craft Room Door, hope to see you again in our next challenge! - XX Cara

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  19. Fabulous contrasting colours and such a sweet image. Sorry can't help with the skunk - I wonder what you will do? xx

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  20. Thank you for joining in with my challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and more... I love the use of the black frame to offset the brighter colours!

    Jackie

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