Flowers!

The earth laughs in flowers.

- e. e. cummings

Flowers of all sorts and colors always have a way of putting a smile on anyone's face! I must have been in a very cheerful mood when I made these two cards and I hope they add cheer to your day.

This first card features the Happy Birthday set from ODBD and was created using three challenges: Tuesday Morning Sketches #6, Flutterby Wednesdays #70 (butterflies or fairies must be used) and Rubbernecker's Wacky Wednesday #23 (use flowers). I love it when everything just falls in to place like this!
I've been asked numerous times what I use for watercolor paper. I always use Canson 140 lb. cold-press due to its sturdiness and wonderful flow of colors. ODBD carries Canson so make sure to check it out! Card Recipe:

Stamp: ODBD Happy Birthday

Ink: StazOn black, Ranger Antique Linen


Paper: DCWV Rustic Stack, SU cs (Sage Shadow, Barely Banana), Canson watercolor paper

Accessories: Icicle Stickles, CB ef, Liquid Pearls red, SU Crystal Effects, Ranger Glossy Accents, MS butterfly punch, mini pearls, button, SU linen thread, watercolor markers

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My next card features the super adorable Dolly from the Elisabeth Bell line available only from SCACD. I love the little tea party scene and what's even better? More flowers!!! As I type this I am having a cool, refreshing glass of ice tea with a hint of mint :). Everyone say it with me...AHHHHHH! Hits the spot just right!
I wanted to add more interest to Dolly's tea set so I covered the pot and teacups with Diamond Glaze for a nice "porcelain" look.
Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Dolly

Ink: StazOn black

Paper: K & Company Wild Raspberry pad, SU cs (Basic Brown, Certainly Celery, So Saffron), Prism Pink pack

Accessories: white organza ribbon, CB ef, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, Diamond Glaze, watercolor markers, Sticky Strips


Pick a nice bouquet of flowers and SMILE!