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Mar 19, 2010

BC143 - Spring is in the Air

Annabelle Challenge HERE




Spring has Sprung (almost) - Happy Friday, Today the Blogger Challenge theme is:
"Think Spring" and with the 1st Day of Spring arriving tomorrow (20th) it's very fitting that we honor this lovely season.  Spring is my favorite season of the year and since I was born on the first day of Spring I really love it!

For this card I chose another "no stamping" card.  I've had these wonderful fabric stickers (Hot off the Press) for a couple of years now and this one just shouted out spring to me.  Isn't it sweet.  I decided to pair it up with some Sweet Pea designer paper from SU and some soft colors (Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Pretty in Pink.  I stitched around the tag (it's a little uneven because my machine just won't work right. For some reason the thread bunches up on me.)
I frayed some Eggplant grosgrain ribbon and tied it on my tag, added some felt and prima flowers, a punched border and some pink jewels to complete my card.  I also embossed the pale plum layer with the Moroccan Screen embossing folder.  I chose to leave off a sentiment and let the tag speak for itself as to the theme.

Be sure to click on the BC icon on my sidebar and check out all the other members wonderful Spring cards/creations.  Have a great weekend and HAPPY SPRING!

I've included a picture of Coleen and her bouquet of Spring Tree blooms that she picked on our walk this week. 

31 comments:

  1. Love the vintage look of the tag. Pretty colors.

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  2. I love how you combined the vintage look with the fresh colors of spring!

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  3. This is stunning! Love the image...and all the extra little details! {SMILES}

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  4. Wonderful image you've chosen - love the colors, one would have never known it wasn't a stamp! Hope you have a wonderful Birthday!

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  5. Gorgeous card, Ida! I love this fabric sticker! And the colors are just wonderful!

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  6. What an adorable stickered tag. It really does say spring..

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  7. Beautiful card Ida! Have a wonderful birthday!

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  8. Can't believe how big Coleen is getting!!! Love the card, hot off the press fabric stickers and all :-)

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  9. Ohhh this is PERFECT = what a sweet image of Colleen with the flowers too! Love your card! TFS!

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  10. Ida...love your card and no stamping, it is simply georgous.
    I like the idea of a tag and vintage clip art..
    You little one is growing into a young lady.
    connie paxman

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  11. Just Beautiful Ida! Luv how you put it together, colors, vintage, Spring....super card!

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  12. Ida--what a beautiful card--love the time you put into it in the colorings!
    Your precious little one's picture is perfect--what a sweet ange you have!
    Hugs, & thanks for the help, Nola

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  13. Lavender seems to be the color this Spring and your card is just lovely!! What's the name of that awesome border punch you use?

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  14. Your GD has such dreamy eyes...cute! Love all the purples and that image is sweet!

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  15. This is beautiful Ida. I love that tag, and the stitching...and the flowers...and everything!

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  16. Love the details, but especially the rhinestones!

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  17. Beautiful- wonderful vintage card- what a sweet little one!!! TFS

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  18. What a neat sticker...at first I thought you had colored it and was amazed. Anyway...a beautiful card!

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  19. Ida,

    You always find the neatest images and I love your color combo. It's a beautiful card that totally speaks Spring!

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  20. Your card matches the picture of Coleen. This is wonderful.. it looks like the inspiration for your card came from the photo.. Very pretty!

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  21. That has to be one of the sweetest images. I love how little ones crouch down like that to check something out. It's a beautiful card....perfect for the first day of Spring.

    Happy Birthday!!

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  22. Love the image on the fabric sticker. The colors are beautiful!

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  23. this card is so pretty-love the soft spring colors you used on it-happy birthday!!

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  24. luv the card, but I really luvd reading your post about spring...your blog looks fabulous, adore the new picture with you and your cat and I guess this is your grandaughter, she is adorable, very sweet....have a wonderful evening!

    enjoy *~*

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  25. How sweet this card is...and so perfect for the first day of Spring! As an added bonus, it's a no-stamp card as well....fabulous! Hope you celebrated in style!

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  26. What a beautiful card Ida! Love the colors! I tried to do some sewing tonight, but I failed at that...lol! Terrific picture of your grand-daughter! Happy Birthday! (It looks like there are a lot of us on BC in March!!!) Hope you enjoyed your special day! :D

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  27. What a pretty card and sweet image!! Great job on our Spring Theme!!

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  28. Very pretty, Ida! I love the tag!

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