Friday, March 25, 2011

Sweetness ..


Hello friends!  Yesterday I got the most wonderful surprise ... dear sweet Stella sent me a gift package filled with fabulous chipboard frames!  And she was so thoughtful ... they included letters that spelled my name!  Yes-siree ... you bet I was excited!  She works magic with these gorgeous embellishments and I couldn't wait to try myself.  Of course, Mona and her Design Team over at CR84FN Color Challenge provided (once again) a fabulous color palette ... as you can see.  And the uber talented Kirsty and her delightful team at City Crafter Challenge Blog had us all sighing "Awwwww" with her super sweet baby theme this week.


You know how I just love Mona's quotes,  and never has one been so true as this one.  I struggled with this project.  So excited to work with my new frames ... wanting to make it the focal point, making sure the wonderful embossed detail showed through, and always so grateful to Stella for her kindness ... "over thinking" things can be stressful but I am pleased with the result ....



Painting my frame with a shade of light lilac, rubbing some color away after it dried then sponging on Soft Suede Classic Ink was just the look I had hoped for.  The background is created with En Francais stamped with Old Olive Classic Ink.  Layered over the script is Fifth Avenue Floral stamped with Perfect Plum Classic Ink.  Cardstocks used are Very Vanilla and  Crumb Cake.  Lace is from my dear SIL Shirley and the polka dot print from my scraps.



The seam binding was dyed with Perfect Plum Ink and the crystal topped pin has some added beading.  A soft velvety purple and green leaf is tucked in behind.  That cute carriage is from Puns From the Past ... lots of vintage images in this set.  I added a purple flower button and pearl to complete my look (Regal Button Collection and Basic Pearl Jewels).

Thanks for stopping by - I hope you enjoyed today's visit!


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15 comments:

  1. Joanne you are amazing, you never cease to inspire me with your beautiful creations, thank you.

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  2. Another beauty Joanne, lovely color palette, you know how much I adore the lilac/purple shades, beautiful, not only I love the design of this card, that sweet frame and seam binding ribbons are also my fav, thanks for sharing, and thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!
    *thanks for the kind words too, you are so sweet!

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  3. Wow Joanne! What a beautiful card! Love that TA ornate frame and the sweet Vintage baby buggy image it is framing! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN :)

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  4. Another beauty Joanne ... Love the colour palette for the baby card ... Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB and thank you too for your comment ... it means a lot ... enjoy your weekend

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  5. This is really lovely, Joanne. The frame that Stella sent you is wonderful. I love how you painted and distressed it and framed the baby carriage with it. Your seam binding bow is gorgeous, or course and love the stick pin. Just beautiful!

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  6. Oh Joanne, LOVE what you did with that frame and that baby buggy and FAB quote! LOVE the bow with the seam binding! GORGEOUS card! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  7. Gorgeous.. feminine... soft. Simply wonderful:) I could look at your card all day long :)

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  8. Wow!! I love the Fifth Ave Floral set (can't get it in the UK), and I really like the effect you've achieved here. Love the pram image. Such a pretty, vintage card. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN this week!

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  9. WOWZER.. This is so beautiful.. Perfect for our little theme going on.. Thanks so much for joining us over at CCCB!

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  10. I am so happy to read that you liked the frames (in fact; love them...!!) and the way you used it is fabulous. You already knew that you are so inspiring and very creative, And this card? Breathtaking; subtle colors mixed with the vibrant green color; so gorgeous. And the way you inked that frame...wow!
    I hope you had a wonderful day!

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  11. Wow! This is stunning!! I love all the detail you put into that frame with the subtle texture and pattern! Stunning!

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  12. Gorgeous card, Joanne! Love the beautiful frame and all of your lovely details.. Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

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  13. Holy moly Joanne this STUNNING! Love the vintage layout! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN! Wonderful take on the challenge colors!

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  14. Absolutely beautiful. Love the pretty frame and seam binding with your fab pin and leaf. :)

    Thanks for playing at CR84FN!

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  15. WOW! Absolutely GORGEOUS!! LOVE this in EVERY way! Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB this week!

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