Friday, April 26, 2013

Blooming Meadow

Here's a little bit of Spring for you.  I hope that wherever you are you are finally seeing some signs of Spring.



When I saw Virginia's beautiful card at the Muse Challenge, I thought of a pretty flower garden.  And this stamp is perfect for a flower garden.  Here's Virginia's card.


Colour Q gave me the colors.


Inkspirational Challenge has the perfect sketch for this image.



Queen for the Day this week at SCS is Jeanne S.  I hope I get time to CASE more of  her cards.  I saw several that made the wheels start turning.  But this card, with it's bright, pretty flowers, won me over right away.


Vicki Burdick had a birthday this week and Lesley at Always Playing with Paper is linking up birthday cards for her.  So I'm dropping this off over there too.  Happy Birthday, Vicki!

I'd better stop.  My DS and BIL are visiting and I'm being quite rude sitting here at the computer with you instead of enjoying their company.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Blooming Meadow (Hero Arts)
Ink: SU Markers (Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake)
Paper:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake
Other:  Tulip Frame EF

I'm so glad you could stop to visit.

Enjoy!

48 comments:

Cathy said...

Beautiful Bonnie, looks perfect in the frame :)

Benzi said...

I just saw this beauty on SCS. I love the pretty colors you've used for the flowers. Beautifully created, Bonnie.

Susie said...

Your card is gorgeous!

Diane said...

Just a beautiful card design, the colors, flowers and embossing are great.

Regards diane

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful card, Bonnie. Love the colours of the flowers and the embossed frame. Elizabeth xx

Karen M said...

Beautiful card - I love all those pretty flowers xx

Andrea W said...

Delightful card! I love all the pretty flowers and your use of the challenge colours.

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Love how you stamped this beautiful meadow of flowers!

Virginia L. said...

Hi, Bonnie! Your garden-themed is absolutely perfect! I adore the colors and stamping! Beautiful craftsmanship! So glad that you join the fun with MUS Challenge this week!

Lesley said...

Wow Bonnie, this is a stunning card my friend, I absolutely love the colours you used and the layout is amazing.

mab822 said...

Very pretty!

Marisa said...

Loving the bright flowers - a breath of spring indeed :) Lovely case :)

jimlynn said...

This looks just like a field of wildflowers!!! So beautiful and great way to use the Tulip Embossing folder.
Lynn

Cynthia said...

You crack me up! You're actually sitting at your computer while you have guests??!! You are one FIERCE BLOGGER!!! LOL!!!

Love the card. The flowers and colors are just gorgeous!

Have a great weekend!!

Sharyn Polesel said...

This card is really lovely. It looks like a framed photograph. I love the vibrant colors.

Jacquie Southas said...

Gorgeous card - perfect take on the Muse and Colour Q challenges!

Greta said...

You do make the most wonderful cards, Bonnie! I think this is the best use of that stamp (which I own) I've ever seen!

rcwidow (Linda) said...

The colors and stamping are gorgeous!

Kylie said...

Hi Bonnie, this is so beautiful. All those colours are so refreshing. I'm nearly into Winter over here but where I live, luckily it doesn't get very cold. I still have all these colours in my garden. Just perfect! xx

Anonymous said...

Lovely Spring card Bonnie-and it looks great in the colours you have used :)
Nessa xx

sandie said...

Great take on Virginia's card. I love the embossed edge and the spring feel to your card. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational

Neets B said...

This is beautiful, so elegant. Love your stamping :)

Ardyth said...

Gorgeous take on this week's Muse! Thanks for playing along, Bonnie!

Lin said...

I adore these HA silhouette flower stamps for this very reason - the coloring options are endless! Beautiful happy garden, Bonnie!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card! I love the colours. Thanks for bringing Spring.

Karen M said...

Wonderful card! It reminds me of a summer day in a meadow, perfectly serene x

ThePurplePlace said...

Hi Bonnie,
Love love love your card and since I own this stamp too, I may have to try this!!

As for my Vagabond, it's due to arrive on Monday and I'm excited to try it. I do love my Big Shot and even have a Cuttlebug, but I'm finding it more difficult, especially when I'm fatigued or I have a lot to cut.

I have wanted one for along time, but felt it was too expensive, so when I found that deal on Overstock, I went for is and now HOPE I am as happy as others. I am not thrilled with the look of a Vagabond...definitely a TIm thing and wish it was more feminie looking, but oh well.

I'll be sure to post an update when I have used it a bit and let you know how it goes. I hope to keep it right on my desk (long table) as I'm also die-cutting or embossing!!

Lisa

PS: Thanks so much for your wonderful comment !!

Anonymous said...

Oh, Bonnie, this a framed piece of art! Too small to be hung over the fireplace but perfect to display on a desk/ side table/ bulletin board to cheer and put a smile on someone's face every time they see it:)

SeattleStamper said...

This is gorgeous! I love the bright orange and pinks against the white.

Anonymous said...

Oh, this is such a beautiful flower garden, Bonnie, I can almost feel the warm breeze wafting through these blooms ... fantastic take on the Muse! Anita :)

Maria said...

Wow! Super beautiful with all the colorful flowers on the white background! Very pretty border, too!

Tracey McNeely said...

Bonnie you are so funny! I would sneak away and do the same thing. You aren't rude youar e cretive. So you are excused. LOL An absolutely gorgeous card!

Emily Keaton said...

Bonnie--this is MARVELOUS!! So colorful and cheerful and perfectly famed. If this doesn't send some cheer into someone's life, I don't know what would!

Susan said...

What a fabulous coloring job on the flowers!! Did you do that with markers? If so, I "really" need practice!!Gorgeous card!

Laura said...

Such a lovely springy card! I love it!! TFS. Have Fun and Enjoy your day with the family!

Vicki Burdick said...

Gorgeous Bonnie, love the flowers, the colors are wonderful, and the pretty tulip frame EF!! Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!

Irene said...

Hello Bonnie, Wow your card is just beautiful, I love the colours, design and stamp.
luv
irene
xxxx

Darnell said...

Bonnie, I love your sweet framed colorful card, an awesome CASE of Virginia's card and so perfect for the other challenges! I hope you are enjoying the family visit!!

Ellen Taylor said...

So crisp and clean Bonnie! Love the simplicity and the colors!!

Jules said...

Hi Bonnie

This is beautiful.

I love those pretty flowers in their stunning colours and that scrummy embossed frame. Everything goes together perfectly.

Hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed your visitors company.

Love Jules xx

Unknown said...

Bonnie your card is fabulous! I love the embossing folder you used! Your "flower garden" is just beautiful, especially in those colors! Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week!

Ruth M said...

Absolutely gorgeous Bonnie, I love that fresh, spring meadow! A card full of happy! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Inkspirational, please come back soon! Ruth x

Aileen said...

The colours and the meadow of flowers in the frame makes this such a pretty card. x

Mynn xx said...

Absolutely stunning! LOVE the bold and bright colors you chose for your flower garden! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

Sylvia said...

Wonderful card, Bonnie, love your brightly colored stamping! Thanks for sharing your card with us at the colourQ.

Marian Garcia, Studio M said...

Wow, this is my personal pick of all. Simply beautiful! xo, Marian

Joyce said...

I just popped by to return your visit, and have been scrolling back through some of your beautiful creations. Wow--what a bunch of beautiful cards you have displayed. I can't believe I've never been by before. This card is particularly striking--I think I have this stamp, and have only done it with one color. I'm wondering how you got it to have so many colors? You are a genie.

Liz Williams said...

Bonnie, I love these pretty colors and your flowers look so pretty in that gorgeous embossed frame.