I had a good laugh last night as I was blog surfing. I found a really cute blog that is featuring "rejects" this week. You can find Amber's beautiful and witty blog here.
Amber is hosting a blog hop for anyone who submitted cards to PaperCraft Magazines recent card call that didn't get accepted. :D I love that... it's a great opportunty to get some really great inspiration! I thought I'd show a few of mine this week.
It's so warm here in Pensacola this morning... I'll really enjoy my walk with Sweetheart today (our big furry dog). So I think I'll share a card I made using Layers of Color stamp set "Nature Walk". It's one of my favorite sets and this gorgeous weather makes me feel like pulling it out and playing with it later today.
I also used My Layers of Color stencil called Botanical swirls. I just wanted a soft background so I stenciled using VersaMark watermark and embossed with Tsukineko clear embossing powder. My cardstock is by GinaK. My Spellbinders Grand Caliber cut these clean crisp rectangles. I love loading it up with a 8x11 piece of cardstock and as many dies that will fit. I always have extra die cut shapes when I'm in a hurry!
Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers are challenging us to make our own designer paper this week.
Stamps R Us would like to see our Spring cards.
Aly would also like to see Spring cards.
Let's Ink It Up wants us to use die cuts.
Totally Gorguss wants to see buttons.
Thanks for stopping by!
Ha! If she does that blog hop this week, I'm sure I will have plenty of rejects I could post! Diana, I am not just saying this, I LOVE what you do with the stamps. You are so creative. I LOVE what you did with the flowers. I wish I had this talent. You are really inspiring me to try and look at the images differently and try to be more creative. I wanna be just like you when I grow up! Such a sweet spring card!!
Posted by: Melisa Waldorf | Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 03:26 PM
WOWSERS! GORGEOUS!
Posted by: E.T | Sunday, April 03, 2011 at 12:11 AM
So pretty Diana!! I love the colors! It sounds like you must be feeling better this week if you are out walking the dog! Glad to hear it!
Hugs~
Dana
Posted by: Dana | Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 05:08 PM
You are one of the most creative cardmakers, Diana! I love how you cut the flower stamp to create your own personal flower! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Laura ~ Layers of Color | Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 08:02 PM
This is so pretty. Love the elegance and the bow embellishment is stunning.
Thanks for playing at LIIU die cuts/punches challenge and good luck!
x
Posted by: Fliss | Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 01:47 AM
Very pretty dp Diana! Also love the flower!
Thank you so much for coming over to play at Crafty CardMakers this week!
Hugs
Eiglas
x
Posted by: Eiglas | Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 05:40 PM
That's funny, reject card week! But a good idea! And I love you're card!
Posted by: Rosie | Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 06:28 AM
WOW diana - love the way you have used the big flower from that set and turned the petals back - an absolutely beautiful card!!
Blessings
Maxine
Posted by: Maxine D | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 04:06 PM
I think your card is adorable, love the colours you've used. The flowers are wonderful. Hope tos ee you again at LIIU. Caz
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 04:00 PM
This is fabulous, I just love it all, you made the flowers pop so pretty and the bling is awesome!
Posted by: Lori m | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Oh my, Diana, everything about this is beautiful - the colors, the light lacy embossing, beautiful ribbon, button, lace - such a feast for the eyes! Hope you enjoyed your spring day!
Posted by: Linda Coughlin | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Diana - oh my giddy aunt - this is GORGEOUS! I love what you have done with the Nature Walk art stamp set - that flower is divine! Your colours are gorgeous - these flowers look like they have been picked fresh from the garden! Love it! You are always so creative - thank you for the inapiration my friend! {{{hugs}}}
Posted by: Lovely Linda | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Love all the details on this beauty! How have you been!!
Posted by: vicki dutcher | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Gorgeous card, such beautiful colours! Thanks for joining us at LIIU and good luck
Claire xx
Posted by: Claire | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Wow, what a beautiful card, I love the colors and layout! Thanks for playing in our challenge at Stamps R Us!
Posted by: Jan Hunnicutt | Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 07:53 AM