Think Spring

 Spring........isn't that a lovely word?  The weather here has been delightful.....it was in the 60's here yesterday.  Today it's supposed to be in the 40s and possibly snow.....but let's not talk about that!!!

Spring makes me think of several things

1. the fat robins arriving on the front lawn looking for worms
2. daffodils, crocuses and tulips poking from out of the ground
3. bathing suit catalogs arriving in the mail daily
4. Patti in a panic because the bathing suit catalogs are here and she ate too many Girl Scout cookies

I pulled my color inspiration from one of the bathing suit catalogs I've recently received.  I chose Basic Black (don'tcha think it makes my card look thinner?  LOL), Cameo Coral, Gable Green and Tempting Turquoise.

Now, you really ought to be proud of me because I used a stamp set I haven't touched in years!!!  It's called Simply Said.  I always mean to use it, but it just kinda gets looked over all the time. 

I stamped the flowers with Versamark ink, sprinkled with White embossing powder and heated til melted.  I sponged the edges with Tempting Turquoise ink and added a tiny rhinestone (from the Eggcellent Eggs kit) to the center of each flower.

The rest of the card is pretty self-explanatory.   If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment, and I will mail you back!! 

All of the items used on this project are available through Stampin' Up! 

Card Recipe

stamps:  Simply Said
paper:  Basic Black, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise, Gable Green, Whisper White
ink:  Versamark, Tempting Turquoise
accessories:  Eggcellent Eggs kit, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, white embossing powder, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack

Comments

[Lisa Bohler]

I love that stamp set! I need to dust mine off as well! Super cute card today, Patty! Love how you used the swimsuit catalog for a good purpose!

[Nikki]

Love your color combo..perfect spring card! {SMILES}

[Chris Dickinson]

I love this set and your color choices are so fun and crisp. Lovely card!

[Robin Merriman]

Well, I don't like thinking about fat robins, but your card is so pretty! Love the embossing and the blingy centers! Just super!
Now, step away from the cookies, gf! If I can't eat them, neither can you! :)

[Barbara Washington]

Pretty card. The colors are lovely. The flowers are lovely.

[Selene Kempton]

Gorgeous Card Patti!

[Gerrie]

Love the card, pretty colors, but I really like your #4, really made me lol!

[claudia perry]

Love your card and think that bathing suits are overrated :-) Enjoy the cookies!

[Lisa M]

Great colors, love the bling!

[Connie Paxman]

Love the Cameo Coral and Blue together...Simply Said...so nice to see that stamp dusted off..Beautiful ard for this challenge.
I really like all your little spring pointers...getting us in the mood.
connie paxman

[Shelly Schmidt]

Very pretty-had to have that set, rarely use it- what a great card to CASE : ) Great description of what spring means!

[Connie Babbert]

I love the colors...they scream spring! And...I'll be happy to send over the rest of my Girl Scout cookies to you! lol!

[Tami Black]

This is a set I don't reach for often, but I'm grabbing it again today. Thanks for the inspiration -- this is fabulous!

[Selene Kempton]

This is beautiful! I love the white embossing on the blue. Gorgeous job as always my friend!

[BarbaraD.]

It's fun to see this old favorite in an updated look....great colors!

[tiffany bauer]

What a pretty card!! Makes me think of Spring too and I am loving this warmer weather we are having too!! Here is hoping that the call for snow doesn't come!!

[tiffany bauer]

What a pretty card Patti!!! Makes me think of Spring too!! Here is hoping the snow by passes you guys!!

[Sheryl Dickinson]

Pretty, pretty card (and it does look thinner with black, lol!) Great stamp set, but the bling on the flowers makes it better!

[Funstampin.blogspot.com]

Yes, your card looks thinner, lol!! I'll have to remember that next time my card looks, well, not thin! :) Love the bright spring-y colors and all the details. Yes, love that set and don't use it much anymore but it's great!

[Toni]

Great colors, and I LOVE those little rhinestones!

[Kimberly Gajewski]

Beautifully done Patti! That's a terrific mix of colors for Spring! :D

[Lori]

Great spring card! I still love that stamp set!

[Rachel Hope]

FUN! Great bright colors!!!