Using Whisper White cardstock as my base, I layered on the shabby. Aren't those shades of coral and mint dreamy? The check print was difficult to photograph and is more coral than red (as the picture would suggest). My flower base began as wide lace and I added one of my crocheted doilies- then came a coral fabric flower and pearl. The ribbon is white organza and the decorative pins are from Vio. The sentiment can be found in Happy Greetings ... so sweet.
These gorgeous colors of Mint, Coral, and Ivory are the inspiration of the fabulous Design Team at The Play Date Cafe. You should stop by and be amazed at their creations!
The theme is "Best of Friends" and is hosted by The City Crafter. Isn't this photo collage from Ros adorable? And she shares the following ...
National friendship week starts the first Sunday in August ...
Women's friendship week is the third Sunday in August
International friendship month is February ... and
Old friends New friends week is the third week in May
What a wonderful reason to celebrate! Be sure to pay them a visit and see all the wonderful entries! 
That's it for me, my friends ... good night ...
This is so GORGEOUS! love, love, LOVE the colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at CCCB!
Wow...what a beauty this is! Love all of the shabby goodness going on here!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!! I can't take my eyes off the pretty bloom, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, now this paper is on my list. Isn't it gorgeous? I love your card Joanne.
ReplyDeleteOh, so beautiful, Joanne. That paper is on my "must have" list, too; only 2 more sleeps until we can order it in Australia! :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes this is truly gorgeous!! Love everything about this ... your shabby chic centrepiece is stunning ... Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet country card, Joanne! Love it! Thanks so much for playing with us at the Play Date CAfe this week. :)
ReplyDeleteOOhhh.. There's those lovely lacy layers I adore. I see another doily poking through. it's Love I tell ya!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You really nailed this color story--LOVE the bloom and lace element! GORGEOUS pearls and pin!! FAB job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love that flower and those stick pins are fab :) Love the choice of papers too :) Thanks for playing this week at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Joanne! LOVE all the scrumptious layers of lace in that stunningly embellished flower! And your papers are just as WOW! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteHmmm I did not give that DSP a second look until I saw your card!! Gorgeous card and now I might just HAVE to buy that paper!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty. I hadn't even noticed this paper until now. My list is growing longer....
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning - that flower just makes me gasp. What a fantastic way to use lace. Thank you so much for playing along at The Play Date Cafe.
ReplyDeleteYou captured those colors perfectly! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYour creation is sooooo pretty.. I just love that layered flower.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda