I hope everyone had a very nice weekend. We are finally getting some rain here, and it is hard to complain, since we need it so badly.
I have a Mother's Day card that I made using some Poppy Stamps dies--Small Madison Window and Small Flower Box. I used my new Bitty Bouquets stamps from PTI and fussy cut them, since the dies were out of stock when I ordered. It was not that difficult--perhaps I can just live without those dies. I used a piece of Bitty Dot Vellum behind the window, thanks to Marybeth for that idea.
I am entering this card into the Poppystamps Challenge #6 Through My Window and Addicted to Stamps Holiday.
Inspired again my Marybeth, I made a card for this week's Tag You're It Challenge, where our inspiration is this beautiful card by Marybeth. I decided to use Frilly Flowers for my tag, since it was Marybeth who inspired me to buy those stamps. I used a Basic Bookmark die for my tag, and then turned it into a card.
My colors for this card are inspired by Color Throwdown #331.
I have not played at Fusion in a long time, but when I saw their inspiration this week, I had an idea for a baby card. I used the Dainty Bow die by Mama Elephant, but only used on part of it, so my bows look more like bow ties.
Last up is a masculine birthday card using a die from Impression Obsession and some Small Sketched Stars. The paper is from a Studio Calico pad I found at TJ Maxx--yes I have picked up some fun craft supplies there.
I am entering this card a CAS(E) this Sketch #112 and Seize the Birthday where I am finally playing along with the topping (masculine card).
I am also entering these cards over at Simon Says Monday No Rules and Simon Says Wednesday Anything Goes.
Thanks for Visiting
So many wonderful cards and WOW - so many challenges entered!! I love how you pack so much eye candy into one post!! I am so impressed with your first card that window, window box, and flowers are completely well done and such a charming card!!! Your tag card with those beautiful blooms that just pop off the page is entirely incredible and I love what you created with the bookmark tag!! What a great idea that baby card was with those mini bowties - so excellent and cute!!! And lastly - you masculine card is a total star in my book!! Fabulous paper with those stars!! So impressive and this post was just so full of ideas and inspiration!!! Have a wonderful week ahead!!!
ReplyDeleteThere's a whole lot of fantastic going on here tonight Joyce!! LOVE your pretty windy box card!!
ReplyDeleteWow so many lovely cards Joyce, I simply adore the first one, the window and flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at ATSM.
ReplyDeleteWow so many lovely cards Joyce, I simply adore the first one, the window and flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at ATSM.
ReplyDeleteWOW! So many wonderful and beautiful cards. Love them all, but that first card is my favorite, so pretty, love that window with all the sweet little posies. Love your Frilly Flowers card too, just the perfect card to make anyone feel better.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rain, we had it all day yesterday with some major hail storms tossed in for fun, so nice to have the air smell so fresh.
Love them all!!!! Glad to see you at FUSION Joyce!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a productive weekend you had Joyce and i haven't even gotten to your 12 Kits Post yet! Love all of these and maybe I should just go ahead and order the Mini bouquets sans dies. Then you can come for tea and fussy cut them for me. :) Thank you so much for sharing with us at Tag You're it!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you make me smile! Not only are these all beautiful cards, but you managed to incorporate so many challenges. And, I'm going to do my best to complete PTI's MIM before Sunday night this week…just for you. : ) Always enjoy seeing what's new on your blog. If you want me to die cut anything with my Swoosh dies, just let me know what colors and how many.
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are amazing Joyce and I love them all! Thank you so much for joining us this week at ATSM xx
ReplyDeleteYou've had an awesome weekend! Love that sweet little window box...and your bowtie baby card is adorable. Thanks so much for playing with us at Fusion!
ReplyDeleteWow Joyce~ You've had a busy and productive weekend! All your cards are fabulous! The window card is as sweet as can be! Makes me wish I could plant our window boxes but we're still buried under several feet of snow. I think it will be June before our snow banks are gone! Your cards have given me hope that spring truly is just around the corner and coming soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some much needed rain. Have a fun week!
Wonderful cards, Joyce! That window box full of flowers is fabulous! So happy you could join us at ATSM!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe at your production lineup! All fabulous! Came because I saw your card in the Tag You're It lineup, and loved it's rich colors. And then, got treated to all the rest! Love the window, with it's clean white backdrop, and window box full of posies! Love too, the script and baby bows on that sweet card. And then the bd card, you completely switched gears! Love how you think!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a group of gorgeous cards! You are so sweet to mention me,you know you have inspired me to buy many stamps and dies as well! I love the new vellum behind the window! Your FF tag card is gorgeous! Love your fusion design ! MISTI?????
ReplyDeleteI can always count on your Monday post having a weekend's worth of lovely creativity, Joyce. And they're all different which makes it even more amazing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! These cards each deserve praise! I love the window card with those sweet little flower bouquets! The vellum looks like there is a sheer inside the window! Your tag card is beautiful with those spring time colors! I love those teeny little bows, and wonderful paper and design on your masculine b-day card!
ReplyDeleteYour card for the Fusion Challenge is awesome! I love the tiny "bowties" in their sweet, calm colors. Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou consistently amaze me with the number of cards you create. And all so beautiful too. I am lucky if I can do a card a day. Love the Mother's Day card. So lovely and serene.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Joyce! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, Joyce! The Bitty Blooms work great in your window planter and I love the polka dot vellum! And those tiny bows are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWow, your tag card using the throwdown colors is gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative weekend you had, Joyce ... these are all brilliant! Those sweet, juicy colours in the Bitty Blooms are gorgeous against the crisp white ... your tag card is so vibrant and spring like ... cute baby bow ties ... and cool birthday card, love that die cut sentiment! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love seeing those flowers outside my window, Joyce! Love what I'm seeing here today... you've really had a great, creative weekend!! Yay...
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Oh, these are all fabulous, Joyce! I especially love the window box with Betsy's new flowers -- I haven't inked mine up yet, but must do so ASAP!
ReplyDeleteLove all the white space on your window card, it really lets the colourful flowers shine! Thanks for playing along with us at Poppystamps this month!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!! They are so fresh, bright and fun!! Thanks for playing along with us at Addicted to Stamps and More!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous collection of cards, Joyce! I love how you placed the Bitty Dot Vellum in your window and the flowers are the perfect touch for flower box! Your tag is so pretty, and I love all those darling bows on your baby card! I also love your take on the sketch...such a great color combo for your masculine card!
ReplyDeleteAnother weekend of brilliance! Love how the bright flowers pop off the elegant white window. Your baby card is awesome - a totally clever take on the challenge and I love that curly sentiment. I LOVE the paper you used on the last card - such a fun pattern!
ReplyDeleteSo much to say here! I do love finding crafty things at TJ Maxx too ... it's always a fun surprise. Once the loan for our new house goes through I plan on opening up a credit card there so I can get some rewards for all that shopping! The tiny bowties you made from the bows are ADORABLE and perfect for a baby cad. And I love that you used a dotted vellum for the window glass. So subtle, but very effective. Great post, Joyce! And thanks for joining the Fusion Challenge too : )
ReplyDeletehello Joyce! wow, what fabulous cards, luv 'em all! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
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What great cards these are! Thanks for including Tag You're It in your crafting!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome set of cards you made, Joyce! I love them all, but I want to thank you for linking up to Seize the Birthday...and thanks for the masculine card, I always struggle with those! Can't go wrong with stars though, right?
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been busy! Beautiful projects, thanks for joining us at Tag You're It Challenge.
ReplyDeletegreat window card! thanks for playing with us a Poppystamps!
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I love window cards and your card is a beauty. Thanks for playing along with the Poppystamps Monthly Challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards, too! I have that little bow die. You've given me more ideas for it! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the madison window card - I always think it needs a background... grass or wallpaper but really it doesnt! Its wonderful here - clean with the pop of colors from the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe Mother's Day card is so elegant with all its white and then the bright pop of colored flowers--love it. More bright flowers on the get well. Bright flowers make me happy! The bowtie and masculine cards are definite winners too. I did not need to know that sometimes you can find craft things in TJ Maxx.
ReplyDeleteWow you have been pretty busy love them all. Thanks for joining us over at TAG you're it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bunch of cards! Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeletewow! What a beautiful array of eye candy! Your cards are so lovely! Thanks so much for playing along with the Poppystamps challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteLook at you and all the cards and wonderful comments! I love the clean white window with the pretty flowers, and the bright bloom s on the tag card. So many cute things today too. the bitty bows and cool happy birthday border die with all those yummy stars!!
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