First Blooms ...

How exciting it was the other day to see the crocus blooms open.

After all the snow and frigid temperatures we had this winter it was a pure joy.

What better way to enjoy them than with a cup of tea!

Today I am sipping chamomile - a light flora smell with a subtle hint of apples.

Royal Albert Prairie Crocus is perfect for a spring day.

This particular teacup is part of a special collection.

A little texturizing using the 'Tableaux' by French Kiss.

Just a whisper of what's to come ...

Thanks for spending some time with me.  I always enjoy  your company  :-)

Today I am joining ...

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage

Friends Sharing Tea @ Bernideen's Tea Time

Wow Us Wednesay @ Savvy Southern Style

Accidentally Wonderful Wednesday @ Accidentally Wonderful
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delighsome Life

Creating Vintage Charm!

I'm so excited to share this news with everyone!  The March issue of the gorgeous Creating Vintage Charm Magazine is now available and I have been featured inside.  This magazine is filled with beautiful photography, articles, DIY projects and gorgeous creations (like my 3 handmade card tutorials).

Below is a photo of the cover along with a sneak peek of what is inside.

The card in the lower right hand corner is one of my creations!

I was very fortunate to have three tutorials in the spring magazine.

Please visit Creating Vintage Charm to purchase your very own copy of the March issue.  While you are there I recommend you take a look at Sonia's blog and Facebook page.

Thank you Sonia and the team for putting together a magazine filled with beauty and for featuring Donna's Designs.  I'm eagerly awaiting my copies to arrive in the mail  :-)

Wishing everyone a wonderful and blessed weekend.  I'll be back to share the first blooms from the garden and tea with you.

Lacey Tiers for You

Hi blogging friends,

I've been working on some things behind the scenes, which hasn't left me much time to post.  I'm still here and have a card to share with you today using the JustRite Lacey Tiers dies.

The white base card is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" with an embossed floral front.  I then cut two frames using the Lacey Tiers borders and staggered them.  They were glued together.  The center stack is lily paper with a piece of Whisper White left over from the Lacey Tiers border.  I added a Prima Fairytale purple rose to the center.  Pearls accent the circular motif.

Since this was for a 40th birthday, I stamped the number 40 in Pale Plum and embossed it.  The Spellbinders Labels One were stacked and popped up.  A triple loop bow was made from seam binding with a rhinestone brad in the center.

The inside sentiment was stamped in Adirondack Purple Twilight and embossed with clear embossing powder.  After the layers were stacked, I added an elegant flourish cut from Recollections Purple Passion paper.

I finally saw my first robin over the weekend.  Spring, get here soon!

Sending blessings your way.

Stamps:  SU Brushstroke Alphabet Numbers & Beautiful Birthday
Paper:  DCWV Floral Embossed, Lily, Whisper White, Recollections Purple Passion
Ink:  Numbers - Pale Plum with Clear EP; Sentiment - Adirondack Purple Twilight with Clear EP
Accessories:  Bluebird Lane Dusty Silks Seam Binding, SU Ice Circle Rhinestone Brad, SU Basic Pearls, Prima Fairytale Purple Rose, JustRite Lacey Tiers Dies, Spellbinders Labels One, Labels One Small & Scalloped Labels One Dies, Tim Holtz Elegant Flourishes Die, Bow-Easy 
Technique:  Embossing
Card Size:  5 1/2" x 5 1/2"