Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Shades of Spring

 
Hello again, friends.  We have a few new inches of snow here today.  Everything is so clean and white.  It's beautiful outside and oh so cozy inside.  I think I'll put my feet up later and crochet a while ... bliss.

Mona's challenge over at CR84FN Color Challenge this week is another beauty.  Shades of spring is what I see ... soft and subtle.  And Rembrandt's quote is so very true - isn't it?  Thanks for sharing, Mona.




My project started with Whisper White cardstock - layered with scraps that coordinated with the challenge palette ... the softness of yellow and shades of green.  If you ever see my garden (perhaps I should post a few photos) - you will see those colors everywhere.  I even dyed some seam binding with Certainly Celery Ink to add yet another glorious green.  All the images are stamped with Basic Grey Classic Ink.  My sentiment came from Sincere Salutations.  The postage mark and script is from a retired set.  That sweet little bee (love him) can be found in Nature Walk.  You've seen other stamps from this same set used here and here and yes ... here too.  I admit  - I am smitten.  And finally, the wonderful image of the Eiffel tower is from the Artistic Etchings stamp set.




The lavender heart is crocheted and an aqua button embellishment tied on with string.  And my green/lavender velvet leaf found the perfect place to be - tucked in securely behind the bow.




Thanks so much for visiting with me.  I hope you enjoyed your stay.

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17 comments:

  1. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, Joanne! So soft and feminine! Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

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  2. Oh, I love this! I love the bees and the post mark on your dp, just subtle but they add so much! I also love your Eiffel tower, and the vintage feel it adds to this card :) Thanks for playing with CR84FN this week!

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  3. Gorgeos card, Joanne. The crocheted heart in lavender is so very pretty. The bow, dyed in certainly celery is my favorite embellishment. So many loops make it so soft and elegant! It all came together beautifully.

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  4. Oh Spring!! Joanne you have me craving it! We have had so much snow here - blech! Your card is beautiful - I love the little heart too!! Hugs!

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  5. OOH La La! FAB card! I want to see pics of your garden! LOVE the heart - did you crochet it yourself? I jealous! DARLING! LOVE the green seam binding, too! THX for playing with us this week at CR84FN!

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  6. Very refreshing, totally fall in love with the effiel tower image! Thanks for sharing! : )

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  7. Such a lovely card - I really like the tage, with the Eiffel Tower and script. The card has a fresh, spring-like feel and I do like the crochet flower. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN this week.

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  8. Awwww....another handmade jewel from you. Joanne this is to die for; sóóóóóó gorgeous!!! I love love love it all and my favorite is your tag with the Eiffel Tower and that crocheted flower :)

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  9. Oh my what a beautiful card ... so spring like and incredibly inspiring ... just beautiful ...

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  10. What a perfect way to spend a day.. Cuddled up inside crocheting.. Sounds Wonderful!
    Your card is so beautiful. I just love to read your dicription.. I wish I had a way with words like that.. Makes me wish for spring..

    Hugs, Linda

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  11. Oh so pretty. Love the crochet heart and that tag is a wonderful embellishment. Thanks for playing at CR84FN! :)

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  12. Wow. Gorgeous design. Love the colors. :)

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  13. Beautiful card Joanne! Love the lil' crocheted heart/button combo embellishment! Thanks for playing with CR84FN :)

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  14. Oh my Joanne!!! This is so darn pretty!!! Love the mix of DPs and that image of the Eiffel tower :) It makes me want to travel! Gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!!! Hope you'll join us again next week!

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  15. Beautiful, Beautiful, Joanne! I love all your fresh green colors! Looks like spring to me, wishful thinking, huh?

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  16. You have such a beautiful style Joanne! Love the soft layers and details! :)

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  17. Beautiful Card. love the collors

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