Yay--I had some crafty time today. Here is what I made.....Make it Monday #280 challenge is 'Outside the Box' and I used some new Beautiful Berries Spring stamps as my flowers and a woodgrain background stamp as the "box".
I was inspired by the sketch at The Flower Challenge #7, and am also entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Happy Birthday and Addicted to Stamps and More #236: Anything Goes.
I was inspired by the sketch at Retro Rubber #59 and used some 4 or 5 year old Stamps from Hero Arts and Paper Smooches on my card.
My colors were inspired by the colors at CAS Colours & Sketches #217 and Less is More #322: 3 Pastels. I am also linking this up at AAA Cards #87: Shiny Spring, where the colors are spring, and the glossy accents on the eyes are my shiny option.
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two great cards! i especially love your berries and woodgrain box. thanks for playing make it monday!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Joyce! Don't you just LOVE that berry set?! I think it's going to be one of my all time favorites!! And your baby card is just adorable...love those cute little elephants!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Joyce! Love that pretty sprig on the first and the paper pieced critters on the second!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely, spring-like cards Joyce! The berries spray against the embossed background is so elegant, and I love your sweet pastel elephants with the angled panel for extra visual interest - fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I love all the gorgeous white space on these cards. So, so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe berry spray on the quilted background is so pretty. Love all the white! And the elephants make such a sweet baby card!
ReplyDeleteLoving your LIM Baby card !
ReplyDeleteJoyce, I love the elephant card... so adorable! The strip of designer paper is a great accent to show off the sketch. Great CAS card and we appreciate that you shared it with Retro Rubber's sketch challenge this week. Loved seeing you in our gallery!!
ReplyDeleteAww!! love, love this mama elephant and baby, so sweet and adorable.
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice of Gingham paper for your little images.
Thank you for sharing with us at RETRO RUBBER, hope to see you back in the gallery again soon.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.DT
Your Make It Monday card is lovely. I love the simple design and the white on white with the subtle woodgrain. The baby card is super sweet and will be perfect for a new little one.
ReplyDelete2 fantastic CAS cards Joyce. Love the stunning blooms against that embossed BG on the first and who can resist those gingham elephants in beautiful pastel shades. Great ideas and thanks for playing along at AAA and Less is More this week.
ReplyDeleteTerrific way to combine challenges. Thanks for joining us at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteI always love to see your cards in our gallery and this one is adorable! What cute elephants!! The sweet pastel design paper is perfect for a baby card. Thanks for playing along with us at Retro Rubber and look forward to seeing you in our gallery again soon!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed background! Delightful design, Joyce! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Happy Birthday” Challenge! Beautiful colors and design. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove those super cute gingham elephants, really super CAS card. Thanks for linking up at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteAnd CC&S too.
DeleteTwo sweet cards here Joyce! Your first card has me wishing I had gotten that berry set from PTI. It's now top on my wish list thank to an enabling friend. ;0) Your baby card is simply adorable as well!
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome cards Joyce. The first is absolutely gorgeous. Love that Beautiful Berries image and die cut, and the embossing is wonderful. Love that retro rubber card as well. I love digging into my stash. You did a wonderful job with the baby card. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteOooops and thanks for playing at AAA Cards!
DeleteGreat to see you in the Retro Rubber gallery Joyce with this gorgeous card, I love what you have done with the Elephants. Claire DT
ReplyDeleteA super duo, Joyce. Your first card is so stylish, love all the white textured space. And your second is so cute, great idea to use gingham/checks for your pastels, adds to the cute feel.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x
So beautiful Joyce...love your gorgeous flowers, they look amazing on your embossed background. Your baby card is as sweet as can be, always love seeing this sweet pair of elephants!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the MIM challenge, Joyce! I love your embossed base and the woodgrain 'box' is perfect with your berries and leaves! I also love that you chose gingham papers for those adorable elephants! Always so much inspiration on your blog...Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at CC&S! Your card is adorable - love all the gingham paper!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, the elephant is so sweet. Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card with the new berries stamps! I also have that old HA stamp set and with three grands have found it a fun oldie too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely crisp, textured card with the floral sprig, Joyce ... and such sweet little elephants ... so cute in their gingham outfits! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeletePerfection!
ReplyDeleteLove those beautiful berries on your textured background, Joyce! I guess I do "need" that set after all. Such a sweet baby card with your gingham elephants, too.
ReplyDeleteYour berry set card is lovely! Great use of texture for the bg. How cute your baby card is! Those cute little elephants are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove your MIM card--the Spring Berries are on my wishlist! Super cute baby card--love the google eyes & paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful CAS cards, love the fresh vibrancy of your first and how adorable are those elephants?! Love the patterned pastel papers you have used and great combo of challenges. Thanks so much for joining in at CC&S this week. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteI dont think I have commented here yet, what a stunning creation Joyce. So glad you decided to join us for the challenge. Wonderful design with the lightly stamped area across the card and the floral stamp used finishes it off perfectly. Love your little elephants too, they look so cute paper pierced. Thank you so much for joing us at The Flower Challenge Aileen DT
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Joyce, I love seeing that you continue to create cards for so many challenges! You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is chic and stylish! The berries and embossing are such a striking combination. And the ellies...oh my! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteHugs`c
Gorgeous cards! I love the floral spray - so very fresh and vibrant! Thanks so much for joining us at The Flower Challenge.
ReplyDeletewe were both winners at the Flower challenge!
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