Sunday, March 11, 2012

Here comes the sun ...

It was a glorious day today.  We went for long walk along a trail that circled a lake at a local metro park.  It was wonderful to feel the warmth of the sun again.  My son was so excited to add a few new birds to his list ... Eastern Bluebird, Song Sparrow, American Wigeon, and the Common Grackle.  Mallards and Wood Ducks have return to the pond in our backyard too.  I'll share some photos here later this week.

I just love how this sweet little bee (Nature Walk stamp set) peeks out from beneath the velvet leaves.  He's perfectly shabby sewn on burlap and layered on a "fussy cut" stamped frame.  I added a pink bead to embellish the center of my crocheted flower and nested it on a pile of pink ribbon.  My tag says Hello in a heartfelt way.




My next card is a birthday affair.  The cake is a sticker, something new for me!  It's part of the Sweet Shop  collection and available for a limited time.  The package came with so many "birthday items" ... I can't wait to make more of this theme!  I created the flower with layers of felt, lace, and a sweet little pink button.




Sale-A-Bration is still going on until the end of March - don't miss this opportunity to earn free merchandise!  My frame and tags on today's posts are from Elementary Elegance ... you can see more here.

We have a busy day tomorrow so I must say Good Night ... and thank you for stopping by!


12 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a wonderful day! I love this pretty card Joanne,can't get enough of your delightful crocheted roses!!

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  2. Oh I just love your bee card. Gorgeous, just gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing your work.

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  3. Wow beautiful cards. The bee on the top card fits in that little square perfectly and brings it all to life!

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  4. Your cards are so beautiful. Once again I have to say how much I just love your style..

    Hugs, Linda

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  5. Just LOVELY, (as they always are!) Joanne!!

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  6. Such beautiful creations ... that first card takes my breath away!

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  7. The first card has something that made me stare for a long time :). It made me think of a botanic garden and that magical touch of elegance that you always add to your cards. The "cake-card"made me smile. Sweet and lovely; I love that argyle paper!
    Have a lovely day!

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  8. These are so sweet Joanne. Love the crochet blooms. :)

    Hugs~

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  9. SO beautiful. I love that bee image. so sweet!

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  10. I am melting over your Hello card. I love everything about it. That crocheted flower is so delicious looking! And that pink ribbon cloud is totally heavenly. Can you share the pattern for the flower? I'd love to give it a whirl. The Happy Birthday card is sweet. The ribbon is beautiful and the pins are a nice added touch.

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  11. Joanne, these are beautiful./ I love how you do the pink soft ribbon. Can you possible share how you do this. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful projects.

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  12. Joanne, these are beautiful./ I love how you do the pink soft ribbon. Can you possible share how you do this. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful projects.

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