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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Reason to Smile


I just love this stamp set which was offered by Stampin' Up.  It features the prettiest gerbera daisies.  To me these flowers are so cheery.  This card was crafted for my blogging friend Carrie.

The gerbera daisies were stamped on a Spellbinders long rectangle in StazOn Black and colored with Pirouette Pink and Pretty in Pink.  The stems were done in Mellow Moss.  The image was then mounted onto a long scalloped rectangle from Mellow Moss paper and popped up.  The background paper is from the Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection.


Dream and Sending you a Smile were stamped in Mellow Moss and embossed with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  A few butterflies were cut out using the Beautiful Wings embosslits die.  Angel Wings Shimmer Paint was applied to them.  A triple loop bow from May Arts silk ribbon was added to the corner.

 
A peek at the inside.
 
 
I've been meaning to send Carrie a card and hope this one brought a smile to her face.  I'm linking with Friendship Friday @ Create With Joy, Make It Monday, Make it Pretty @ The Dedicated House and Crafty Tuesday @ Blueberry Craft & Hobby. 

Thank you for stopping to visit me.  Happy crafting!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Reason to Smile, Loving Thoughts, Sending you a Smile by DRS Designs
Paper:  Solar White Linen, Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection, Mellow Moss, Blushing Bride, Shimmery White
Ink:  StazOn Black, Mellow Moss with Clear EP, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:  1/8" May Arts pink silk ribbon, Angel Wings Shimmer Paint, SU Embosslits Beautiful Wings Die, Spellbinders Small Long Rectangles #1, Small Long Scalloped Rectangles #1, Small Classic Rectangles #5, Small Classic Scalloped Rectangles #5, Bow-Easy
Techniques:  Embossing, Blender Pen
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

26 comments:

  1. Create With JoyOctober 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    What a lovely card Donna! Are you familiar with Pink Saturday? This would be a perfect card to share at that party as well!

    Thanks for joining us for Friendship Friday and sharing your thoughts on Banned Books!

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  2. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Donna,

    This is a lovely card. I haven't stamped in quite some time. So nice.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  3. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️October 4, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Donna,

    The card is so beautiful!Carrie is going to love it.

    Dee

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  4. Ellen WhyteOctober 4, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    We like cards with bows but I have to remove them because the cats think they're terrific for chewing!

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  5. TerryOctober 4, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful! I love the colors you chose, as well as the sentiments.

    Hugs,

    Terry

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  6. annies homeOctober 4, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    how very pretty come on over and see a few fall treats I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  7. KarinsArtScrapOctober 5, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    wow gorgeous Donna, love the soft colors.

    greetings karin

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  8. Athena at Minervas GardenOctober 5, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    What a gorgeous card you created, Donna--I love anything with flowers, so this is fantastic! Thanks for stopping by today--glad you liked the tomatillo salsa, even saying the word:), and always nice to hear from you.

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  9. ChrisOctober 5, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    I love your card! Nice coloring- love the color you chose!

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  10. ~✽Mumsy✽~October 5, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Beautiful cards and design!

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  11. CynthiaOctober 5, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I love the card, the colors are beautiful. I would like to get a card from you they are so thoughtful.

    Cynthia

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  12. Ana Carolina LittleOctober 5, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Donna, this card is so soft and beautiful!!!. I LOVE that background paper, and those two cute little butterflies gives the perfect detail!!!

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  13. RosemaryOctober 6, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Donna A lovely card , simple and elegant. Inspires me to get busy..

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  14. sharonssunlitmemoriesOctober 6, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I love your cards Donna. This one is beautiful. (The single flower on the inside is lovely.)

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  15. Suburban GirlOctober 8, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Gorgeous, but so past my patience levels. I admire your ability to stick with it.

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  16. Lisa MincklerOctober 9, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Sure to bring a smile! This is a beautiful card and you've certainly picked the most gorgeous flower. :)

    Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your talent and creative ideas with us at Make It Monday!
    Happy Crafting...
    Lisa xx

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  17. Debra MillerOctober 9, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Beautiful card Donna - saw it on MIM. Deb

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  18. Carole M.October 9, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    a really pretty stamp made for a beautiful card

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  19. Lisa GordonOctober 9, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Carrie is one lucky girl!
    This would bring a smile to anyone's face.
    Such a beautiful card.

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  20. joyOctober 9, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Wow! This is a very special card. I love it. I want to learn how to use stamps, coz I am not yet used to it. Great to have some ideas:)

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  21. Paper PandaOctober 9, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Hi, I saw your card on MIM, its really pretty.
    Mandy x

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  22. KEROctober 9, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    loving the pink...and the images with the die cut butterflies is wonderful

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  23. JennipherOctober 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    This gorgeous card is a beautiful reason to smile. Love the color combo!

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  24. JeanOctober 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I spotted this very pretty card at MIM. I love the pink daisies. Jean x

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  25. Rhonda LangleyOctober 10, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Lovely card! Great colors and shimmer paint is the bomb!

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  26. lozOctober 11, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Stunning card and coloring Donna. Loz
    Visiting from MIM

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