It's GREAT to be back in blog land after my hiatus! I have so much to share with you about the past few months, but for today, I'm going to keep it short and sweet and all about my card!
Today's card was made for this week's Color Challenge (PPA88) at Pals Paper Arts, using the cheerful trio of Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, and Pear Pizzazz from Stampin' Up! I LOVE these colors together and I love the way my card turned out! Bright, sunny, and happy! Makes me want to smile!
Now it's your turn to "play along at PPA"! Click here for more details on how to play and take a look at the inspirational work of my fellow PPA Design Team Members!
All supplies used are from Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Just Believe
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White card stock; Nursery Suite Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Tools: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Floral Fusion Stampin' Up! Sizzlits die, 3/16" Corner punch, Small Heart punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Snips
Extras: Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Daffodil Delight Designer Buttons - Brights Collection, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
She's baa-a-a-aack......and it is wonderful to have you back :-) Fabulous flowers with sweet leaves that are set off perfectly against the white! Love it!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 04/07/2011 at 06:46 AM
Welcome Back!!! I love those flowers and the little leaves are perfect!
Posted by: Stephanie Uzee | 04/07/2011 at 07:26 AM
Incredible card! Welcome back to the design team!
Posted by: Linda Fisher | 04/07/2011 at 07:30 AM
Fabulous flowers, Margaret! It's great to have you back!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 04/07/2011 at 07:56 AM
A great come-back card... its cheeriness is the very essence of your great news. Thanks for sharing....
Posted by: Katy M. | 04/07/2011 at 08:18 AM
welcome back margaret-and your card is just as beautiful as ever-
Posted by: mary marsh | 04/07/2011 at 08:53 AM
Margaret, I was so excited to see your work again on PPA! - You have been missed. Your card is indeed bright and sunny and perfect for spring. You have returned with the spring flowers:) Welcome back!
Posted by: Tara Bilbao | 04/07/2011 at 09:21 AM
I echo Tara's sentiments--I have missed your bright and happy creations and am sooooo glad to see you back in blogland! Can't wait for an update. In the meantime, today's card is FANTASTIC! Love these colors and how your flowers pop! Welcome back ((hugs))!
Posted by: Nance Leedy | 04/07/2011 at 10:55 AM
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh so nice to see you back I just know you're going to be giving us good news too.
Your card is so pretty and feels like SPRING. Hugs.
Posted by: diane oliver | 04/07/2011 at 11:53 AM
welcome back..... you truly have been missed.... and I sure needed a spring card.... thx for sharing
Posted by: Cookie | 04/07/2011 at 12:08 PM
Welcome back Margaret! You've made such a pretty spring card ... makes me smile too! Like how you made your leaves 3D!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | 04/07/2011 at 12:32 PM
Wonderful to have you back, looking forward to your great creations...
Posted by: Cynthia | 04/07/2011 at 01:22 PM
You were missed! I hope all is well with you and your family and life as you knew it will be back to normal. (What ever that is lolol)You cheery card is a great example of Margret's clean and elegant style.
Posted by: Patrice H | 04/07/2011 at 01:36 PM
Good to "see" you again and you haven't lost your touch!! LOVE THIS CHEERFUL card!!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 04/07/2011 at 02:08 PM
Welcome back, Margaret!!
So great to see your beautiful artwork again.
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 04/07/2011 at 02:11 PM
Great job, Margaret! Just like you never left!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 04/07/2011 at 03:15 PM
Beautiful simple card... Welcome back Margaret..wondered where you had been. Hope your sis is doing well in her PT and recovery.
Posted by: connie smith | 04/07/2011 at 03:46 PM
This card is gorgeous! Your talent and creative eye are very apparent is this beautiful card. I'm so glad to call you my mother, not only for your beautiful creative touch, but for your keen sense of class and beauty. I love you and i'm glad you are back to doing what you love.
Posted by: Madison Moody | 04/07/2011 at 05:04 PM
I love those flowers Margaret! Beautiful card... I've missed your style. Madison is soooooo sweet!!! She must make you very proud!!! Welcome home Margaret!!! I missed you. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 04/07/2011 at 06:00 PM
Your card is beautiful and loved hearing the great news on your sister!
Posted by: Kathy | 04/07/2011 at 06:45 PM
Yaaaaayyyy!!!!
Posted by: Julie | 04/08/2011 at 01:16 PM
So glad you are back:) Blessings to you and your sister--that is great news that she is recovering! What a great card--beautifully done! LOVE those flowers! TFS!
Posted by: Sav O'G | 04/10/2011 at 04:35 PM
I just saw you are back!! I'm so glad to see your post! It's a beauty of a card too! Love the little heart leaves. Looking forward to hearing all that's going on with you!
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 04/13/2011 at 12:54 PM
YAY happy to see you back :)
Posted by: Lou | 04/13/2011 at 04:58 PM
Wow.. again what a beautiful card. I love the simple style of the flowers! So catchy! What a beauty!
Inky hugs, Pauline
Posted by: Pauline | 04/14/2011 at 11:12 AM