Friday, August 28, 2009

Sunshiney Days

I made this for a friend's birthday coming up this weekend. She's had a lot of changes in her life this past year. Some good, some not so good, and difficult to process. So, I thought this sentiment would be perfect for her for her new year of new things!
I did the Just Magnolia challenge on this, but I can't tie a bow to save my life! So, I got ribbon on there in three places, but no official bows. I did the sketch challenge from Stamps and Smiles. Not used to a big area of space lately, but I think it works very well on this sketch. It was hard not to find more things to fill it in when I was working on it, but when I put this Zva Create flourish on it from Rachel's store, I thought it was the perfect touch. It still showed off my pattern paper from Cosmo Cricket, which I also got from her store. I found this Magnolia stamp a little harder to paper piece than I expected. The basket with the loose flowers threw me. I added the flower soft to kinda hide that area a little! Makes for a perfect cover up! LOL!

Supplies: Riding hood red, so saffron cardstock, stickles, primas, Amy R Beach Sentiments, Magnolia, nesties, copics, flower soft

Thanks for stopping by!

15 comments:

Jennifer Stricker said...

That is such an adorable card. I really love those magnolia stamps. You did a great job on using the sketch. Thank you for playing with Stamps and Smiles this week.

Jennifer SASSC DT

Kimberly said...

This is beautiful. I love that little girl and the flower soft is the perfect touch for her lil' basket! Love those primas too! Have a great weekend fool!

debbies said...

Dang it Anna!!!! Not only did you beat me, but there is no way I can top this cutie!!! I'm off to make sure I haven't forgotten someone's b'day.

dolcreations said...

This card is just gorgeous. Love the bows on the flowers, great idea! Very pretty colours used!
Christine

Rachel Hope said...

So sweet! Great job with the papers and the piecing for that image, I bet that was hard! Came out great!

Barb said...

This is just lovely, Anna! Love the touch of flower soft... so pretty :)

Karen Wilson said...

Hi there! I saw your blog on The Fresh Batch, so thought I would come visit! Wow, what a great idea with the flower soft! It's perfect. Great card and great job!

Cathy said...

This is so cute!! I love the image and the sentiment is perfect. Your friend is a lucky girl!! Hugs,Cathy

debby4000 said...

Adorable card, wonderful sweet Tilda and great colours.
luv
Debby

Rose said...

Such a sweet card! Love the Tilda's and you did a great job with her!

lesleyworth said...

fantastic card!

Jennifer Meyer said...

Your card is SO sweet Anna! You rocked the sketch, LOVE the precious design and how fun you added the flower soft! Great job!

Thanks for playing along with Stamps and Smiles! Hugs, Jennifer :)

Mrs B said...

Your card is sooo sweet! Thanks for playing along with us at Stamps and Smiles!
CindyB

Rose said...

fantastic paper piecing! such a cute little girl stamp :) thanks for joining us on SAS this week :)
rose- guest designer

Anonymous said...

hi anna!
that magnolia stamp looks so good in those colors, great coloring and the bling is perfect!

Thanks for playing with us at Stamps and Smiles! Remember that this week's sketch is up!

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