The forecast predicts rain for the next few days. Great weather for cleaning, packing up, laundry, and crafting. Guess which one that I have decided will take precedence? You have three choices, the first two don't count! Tee hee!
The feeling of spring is in the air here. Birds are singing in the morning and there are hibiscus flowers blooming here there were none before. We need the showers to make the flowers. So it was what I was thinking of when I thought of early Spring. Thanks Joyce, for the heads up on Face Book for the next Mod Squad Challenge. I had time to think about it.
I am entering this card in the following challenges.
http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.com/ Spring
http://www.newtonsnookblog.com/search/label/Inky%20Paws%20Challenge Just ONE layer
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ Anything Goes
I wanted texture on this one layer, so I used a stencil called Gingham by Simon Says. After the embossing paste dried, I brushed on Colorshine in Chartreuse. usually you spray this on, but I wanted more control.
The stamp set used are from Newton"s Nook and are Spring Showers and Basket of Wishes. I combined the sentiments to make this one.
There is Wink of Stella on the puddle and the umbrella, hard to see.
These stamps have such cute additional images like the little bird and musical note and others as well. I used some inside the card.
Thanks again for sharing some time with me to view my blog. I love hearing what you think and certainly could not have had a great a time here in Florida without all of you. You are only a click away. LOL
EGAD, I adore this card!!! That little duck is so stinkin' CUTE!!! Awesome texture, great coloring and layout. I'm so sad you are leaving the Sunshine State - you have really enjoyed your time there. But.....it will be nice to get back home. Too bad the white stuff is still there.
ReplyDeleteA duckie in galoshes, splashing in puddles. Well it doesn't get any Springier than that, aye? Super cute, super sweet! Love that background texture, it looks AWESOME especially in the Sprint Time Green, WOW!!! Just a darling card. I did notice (even after the 4 additional inches of snow overnight, grrrr).....that when I went out to shovel in the sunshine I heard Cardinals singing! And I thought it sounded just like Spring, maybe we can all trick Mother Nature....just a few short weeks! ;) FAB card!
ReplyDeleteLove the stenciled background! You have used this duckie image so fabulously! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour card certainly looks like Spring is in the air. However, here it is snowing. Not happy about that. But at least we can keep thinking Spring!
ReplyDeleteOMG...love your card! That little duck playing in the rain just makes me smile! That background looks great too! You be careful...you here! TTYL!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love how you added the texture to give the one -layer card some fun dimension! Thanks for linking up to our inky paws challenge at Newton's Nook Designs!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute duckie and love your textural background! Check out SSS blog hop cause I think you won!!! If you didn't, well, I meant well LOL. But I'm pretty sure it's YOU! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh, you've used that fun gingham stencil! Love it paired with that cute little duck....such a cute card!
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed this when you posted it. Love all the texture and dimension you got on one layer and that duck is too much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card Barbara...I love all that texture. Thank you so much for playing along with The Mod Squad Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, the texture and the duck. Sorry to see you go. It's been nice knowing you were here:-) Thanks for joining in at The Mod Squad Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat textured background on your card! And your duck image is adorable and colored beautifully!
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