Sunday, March 9, 2014

Happy Birthday!

 
 
Hi there, friends!
 
How's your weekend?  I had a fabulous weekend away filled with learning and lots of coloring with my copic markers!  I met two sweet ladies who sat beside me during both days...Michelle and Helen.  Lori Craig taught the class.  She was amazing and so patient!  I colored a santa at one point, but didn't want her to see it.  I said, "Sorry, I failed...lol"!  She said, "You'll get it...keep practicing."  By the next day, it just seemed to come all together, and I was quite pleased with some of my colored images.  I will post some photos soon.  I think I improved with my coloring skills.  And, I know I'll need lots more coloring to practice...great fun!
 
But, first I want to share with you a quick card I made for my sis-in-law's birthday.  I recently purchased the Bigger Blooms stamp set from PTI.  I love how it makes a wonderful background with the various flowers.  So, I was looking at my card and thought...hmmm...does it need some glitter?  Well, uh-huh...I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I added glitter to the center of the flowers.
 



So, what do you think?  Do you prefer the first or second card?  I believe I prefer the first card.  Oh well, I'm just going to have to hide my glitter...lol!  Ok, that's all for now.  I thank you so much for always leaving such sweet comments and supporting me and my blog!  Take care, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI
Stamps:  PTI:  Bigger Blooms
Ink:  SU:  Black, Rose Red, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Stickles:  Ranger

13 comments:

  1. I think they are both beautiful. It's a lovely set of stamps and the colors are saying "spring":). Great cards!
    Hugs!

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  2. I like the glitter in the centers, I bet in real life it looks really shiny! What a fun way to use that stamp set...you have inspired me!

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  3. I do love those blooms, Maria. Plus, you've used some wonderful inks for them.
    I like both your cards but, like you, I love the clean look of the first one.

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  4. Pretty card, Maria! If you ask me, I think everything is better with a bit of sparkle!

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  5. Sounds like you had loads of fun this weekend. :)

    Love your stamped background. It looks good both ways. :)

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  6. LOVE both but the glitter is my FAV! I thought you were going to tell me you colored all of those flowers, Maria!

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  7. Because your stamping is so beautiful ... both cards are amazing!! I'm sure your SIL will be thrilled!

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  8. This is absolutely gorgeous!! The stamped flowers are stunning and fun!!!

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  9. These are such lovely cheerful little flowers, Maria!! Can't really make up my mind if I prefer them with or without the glitter, but on second thought I think I'll go for the one without the glitter!! Your SIL is going to love this card!!

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  10. This card is SO beautiful--with or without the glitter! Such cheery colors and a fabulous design. Your SIL is so lucky to be receiving such a gorgeous handmade creation!

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  11. So pretty! I like it either way especially those cheery colours!
    :)

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  12. Both versions are perfect! What happy and pretty flowers! And I'm so jealous about your classes! Can't wait to see some of your lessons!

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  13. You make me think I need to put that set on my wishlist! I think I like the first one the best, even though I'm a huge fan of glitter. Recently I added it to the centers of my flowers & then had to scrape it carefully off as it just didn't look right. I was lucky not to ruin the card.

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