Sunday Afternoon

It's Sunday and I finally got to spend some time down in the craft room!  Last week was very busy with company and I had performances with The Allegra Singers.  I so love to sing! I live a very charmed life in that I am married to a wonderful man, have an amazing child and get to do things that make my soul happy like scrapbooking and singing! A very charmed life indeed.

Today's little creation was inspired by "Dynamic Duos" Challenge #1!  This is a brand new challenge blog where you create only using the colours they suggest and neutrals.  For the layout I decided to try Freshly Made Sketches #33 where the aim is to keep your project clean-lined and fresh.  I am also submitting this card to CAS-ual Fridays #51 in celebration of their first birthday.


 I used Close To My Heart Pear and Lagoon for the colours and a scrap from my Dotty For You paper package (that wonderful $5 pack of paper is going to be used for a long, long time).  I also used my Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the flowers and used the  "Just for You" stamp on them.  I also used the stamp from the "Florentine" Workshop on the go to create the scalloped strip.

Comments

  1. Bronwyn EastleyMay 6, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    This is such a bright, fresh, CAS card. I love the vibrant colours in the CTMH range that you chose. Thanks for playing along at Dynamic Duos.

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  2. Tui NathanMay 7, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Such a pretty card ... I love these colours and I love how you have used them here... That flower looks fabby!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!m

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  3. Tara BourgoinMay 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Oh, so bright and happy! The colours are just lovely, and the flower just 'pops'! Wonderful card :)

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  4. Kim SMay 7, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I love all the patterns on this card! The flowers are so cheerful - and I love the scalloped strip! Thanks for joining us with our first Dynamic Duo!

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  5. LynnMay 7, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Singing and card making...sounds absolutely fabulous! I love the bright cheery colors! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  6. MelissaMay 8, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    That flower is gorgeous and I love the little button in the center of it! Singing and playing the piano are favorites of mine next to card making, so I can relate to your love for paper crafting and music! :) Thanks for joining us over at Dynamic Duos this week!

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  7. Lesley May 8, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    A perfect day for sure! I used to sing with the Prima choir at UVic!
    Love that flower on your card! Thank you for joining us at Dynamic Duos and Freshly Made Sketches.
    Smiles,
    Lesley

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  8. Anne Marie HileMay 9, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Oh, this is so pretty! I really love how the colors and patterns pop of the clean design. This is one happy card, indeed! So glad you joined us this week over at the Dynamic Duos challenge! Have a great day! :)

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  9. Tracey McNeelyMay 9, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    A really pretty card. Your design is fabulous.

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  10. DebMay 9, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Love your bright and cheery card! So glad you could join us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  11. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 13, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Oh I love these colors together--never would have thunk! ;) Thanks for coming over to see my blog. Come back anytime!

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  12. Teresa KlineMay 15, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    adorable card, gorgeous flower...hope you have a great week!

    enjoy *~*

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  13. ~ Jo ~May 20, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Such an adorable card! Love it!
    When you get a chance stop by my blog, I gave you an award!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    www.jwscrapshack.blogspot.com

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