Good morning, crafty friends! I’m so happy to show you the card that I worked on all day long yesterday. Yes, I meant “all day long” literally. I had no idea I would spend so much time making this card, but I wanted it to be perfect in my eyes. I tried out a couple of different patterned papers, stamping images, and so on. When I didn’t like the result, I started over. Then I finally chose the colors, papers and stamps that I liked.
So here is my card using a sketch from Mojo Monday #283. While making this one, I was thinking of my sweet hubby who is the one I love the most. Then I wanted to bring imagery of our dream of a beautiful garden onto my card. The green chevron stands for a grassy lawn where all the colorful flowers bloom and butterflies fly. And the green baker’s twine represents a picket fence. I know that usually comes in white. But why not green?
I also added some machine-stitching on the colorful chevron card stock to give my card cozy and comfortable look just like home. By the way, my inspiration came from Desperate Housewives – Season 8, Episode 17: Women and Death that I watched a few days ago. Once you watch this episode, especially the conversation between Lynette and Tom, you will know what I’m trying to express here on my card.
For the focal point, I arranged the stamped flowers on the green polka-dot fabric that I sewed onto a white felt background. FYI, I used the Funky Florals stamp set to create the beautiful flowers. I affixed a pearl in the middle of each flower. Then I placed a couple of strings of pearls under the flowers, which represent a dreamy spring haze. (At this point, I’m not sure whether you can feel the haze from them, though.) Using a Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly punch, I punched several butterflies and glued them next to the flowers. What a gorgeous garden! This card would be a perfect birthday card for a person born in the Spring time. What
I love how my card turned out – colorful and lovely. I hope you enjoyed my card, and you find a little bit of inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
May Park
*I received an Honorable Mention from Little Tangles challenge #8 for this card. Plus, my card was featured on Sunday Funday.*
Mee Chelle
The embellishments on this card are so pretty! Love the stitching! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Paper Playtime!
-Mee Chelle
Mar . 13 . 2013Meihsia Liu
This is such a fabulous card! Love the beautiful colors and great embellishments. Thank you so much for joining us at Make It Monday this week…. ^_^
Mar . 13 . 2013cbuswell
Love this!! Really gorgeous!
Mar . 13 . 2013Kim
gorgeous card. Thanks for joining us at CraftyCatz! Kim x – DT
Mar . 13 . 2013Sarah
Fabulous card!
Thanks for joining the Pretty Little Ribbon shop Challenge.
Sarah x
Mar . 13 . 2013Joy Taylor
Gorgeous, love your layering.. thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog
Mar . 13 . 2013Larissa Heskett =)
Beautiful Card!! Love your take on the challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Mar . 12 . 2013Lynn
Oh, gorgeous! I love that the pink flower has a bit of a distressed look to it. Thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe!
Mar . 12 . 2013Evelyn
This is such a great card! Love the layers. I found it on MIM.
Mar . 12 . 2013Mags
A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at AGOAC and good luck.
Mar . 12 . 2013Mags
x
Brenda
Such a very pretty birthday card and just perfect for our theme this month.
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us at Pretty Little Ribbons Challenge.
B x
I have a celebration with lots of prizes and it would be wonderful if you have time to create something to join in, you can check it out here
Mar . 12 . 2013marshallgal
What a darling card, and I especially like all the symbolism behind the elements! And I agree – why NOT a green picket fence! How charming! Thanks so much for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge this week!
Mar . 11 . 2013may
Stunning card, Such pretty detail & colours.. Thank you for joining us at Fussy & Fancy… Hugs May x x x
Mar . 11 . 2013teneale
Totes great! Such a fresh spin on the inspiration at CASE Study.
Mar . 10 . 2013Jennifer H
Thank you for entering your sweet card in Penny’s Paper Crafty challenge, but you have not linked your card to our challenge. If you wish to be considered for a prize, you will need to do that before the challenge closes tomorrow.
Hugs,
Mar . 10 . 2013Jennifer. x
Mari Harpham
Stunning card.
Thanks for joining us at One Stop Craft Challenge.
Mari
Mar . 10 . 2013Darlene Pavlick
So, so pretty! Love the summertime colors! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘BIRTHDAY’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Mar . 10 . 2013Darlene
one of the ‘Sistahs’
The Sisterhood of Crafters
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Monika Reeck
Lovely spring color on your card….love all the element on your card…beautifully done..good luck with the challenge
I see your card on CASE Study, I am also joining the challenge on CASE Study, my card is number 33, would you mind to see it on my Blog?I would be so glad if you leave me some love too 🙂 Many thanks before. Hugs, Monika from Munich.
Mar . 10 . 2013E.T.
i absolutely love your creation! It is just the perfect design! love love love!
Mar . 10 . 2013Kathy Skou
So pretty! Thanks for playing with The Twinery!
Mar . 10 . 2013Kellie Winnell
This is gorgeous, I love how pretty it is! Thank you so much for joining us over at The Twinery!
Mar . 09 . 2013Jackie Bowman
I just noticed that you didn’t link to our challenge blog May. You need to do that in order to be considered for the top 3 or winner. Thank you!!
http://www.abcchallenges.blogspot.com
Mar . 09 . 2013May Park
Thanks for letting me know me. I just add a link to ABC Challenges. 😉
Mar . 10 . 2013Jackie Bowman
Your card is gorgeous! I love the spring colors you used….thanks so much for joining us this week @ ABC Challenges!!!
Mar . 09 . 2013Monika Wright
Thanks for joining us at The Twinery, what a really lovely card!
Mar . 09 . 2013Amie Kiger
I love this card! So simple, yet stunning too! Every time I look I see a new detail that I missed. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation!
Mar . 09 . 2013