Sunday, April 22, 2012

It's a glorious day!--plus a card

Amazing April weather--feels like summer!  We took the doggies for a day trip to check out the lake where we boat.  The docks are in water & the marina will open very soon.  The 2 open loops at the campground had a lot of people & we were surprised by how many boats were in the lake.  The water would be freezing, but guess they were fishing.  Thought you might like to see a picture of me with Blitz & Keesha.  You can see the top of snow-covered Mount Jefferson in the background.

Now for my card.  I used the vibrant colors from PDCC128 HERE to make my Flourishes TT card where the challenge HERE is to use your favorite stamp set.  Not sure I can say I have a favorite from Fourishes, but the Medallion Motif ranks way up there!  It's one of the stamps I knew I wanted as soon as I saw it in the pre-release post.  The image is colored with COPICS RV19 & YR04 after being embossed in black.  The same markers color the butterfly from the Butterflies & Blossoms set.  The butterfly is covered with Distress Rock Candy Stickles.  The Recollections hard molded flowers are also edged with the same markers & Stickles.  I haven't used this All Night Media punch in ages, but glad I didn't get rid of it now.  The center dies are Spellbinders Labels 9 & a circle.  I had to trace & cut the Flamingo Pink one by hand for the size I needed.  The gems are also colored with RV19--love being able to do that!  Foam tape is used to attach the Medallion panel & die cuts & tiny pearls finish off the card.  I appreciate your visiting & leaving me a comment.  Wishing you a great week.

13 comments:

  1. oh greta!! this is just stunning! you always make the most beautiful cards with that medallion stamp! i think i need to get that set!!

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  2. Hello Greta
    I have to agree with Rosie, this is a stunner.
    Smiles:)

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  3. stunning Greta. Those colours look fabulous together.

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  4. I agree with the others Greta! This card is unique and really stands out! Lovely.

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  5. This is a stunner Greta!! You've used that medallion stamp and the challenge colors to perfection! P.S. Great pic of you and the dogs! Love seeing that snowcapped mountain in the bg! Our beautiful weather here in the Northeast rapidly changed from 80 degrees on Friday to the high 30's :( We actually awoke to a little snow on the ground today!

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  6. What a colorful and stunning card, Greta! I love the nice Spellbinder combination in the middle, pearls and the Wonderful butterfly addition! What a Perfect card!

    Thank you for joining us in Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!

    ~ Amanda :)

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  7. Such a beauty Greta! I like how you showed off this awesome Flourishes Set! Thanks for joining us this week...hugs ~S~

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  8. Such a beautiful card, Greta! Love how you used the stamp and your take to the colour challenge is perfect! Great picture of you and the dogs and love the bg view too!

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  9. Greta this is a take-my-breath-away design!!!

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  10. Greta, that Flourishes medallion is one of my favorites, too. I just LOVE that pretty color combo for it. What a beauty!! Sounds like you had a fabulous time at the lake. So glad your weather has been cooperating!

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  11. OHHH! Those little flowers are so cute! LOVE the colors:) THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC:)

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  12. Greta this is sooo pretty! Love how you used these colors! Wow!

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  13. Absolutely beautiful, Greta! Love the colors and your coloring. And what a fabulous pic of you and your pups! Love the great view :)

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