It’s a triple play!

I have been a busy bee today just so I can make up for some lost time. I’ve got a card using one of Our Daily Bread designs’ February sets, a Paper Garden Project 4th Friday Fun Challenge and a McMahon Five Designs March sneak peek!

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Today happens to be PGP’s 4th Friday Challenge! What is it, you ask? Our challenge to you is to create a “Farewell to Winter” card. You can make either a winter or spring card just as long as it signifies the end of winter for you :). I know winter is over when the flowers start to bloom so here’s my take on the challenge using designer paper, cardstock, Dew Droplets and buttons from the Hearts Bloom Paper Kit and following the current SFYTT sketch:

I was inspired by Angella’s card for my button flowers and loved the look! It was perfect for a “springy” card :). Make sure to stop by the rest of the Paper Gardeners’ blogs to see their cards! Links to them are on my sidebar. Head on over to the PGP Blog to find out what you can win if you participate!

Card Recipe

Stamp: SU Brighter Tomorrow

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Hearts Bloom Paper Kit

Accessories: Cuttlebug Spots and Dots embossing folder, Spellbinders (Classic Circles Small, Petite Scallop Circles Small), Martha Stewart Pond Frond punch, red silk ribbon

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McMahon Five Designs will be releasing brand new digis this coming Monday, March 1 and I’ve got a little sneaky peeky for you! I love me some butterflies so here’s a card using the upcoming Swallow Tail with the MMSC42 sketch:

When I first heard of wood paper I was like “really?”. Then I got hold of some and I was blown away by how much texture and interest it added to any card or project! McMahon Five Designs carries several different wood papers so grab up a few of your favorites or grab one of each! Visit McMahon Five Designs March 1 to get your new digis!

Card Recipe

Digi: McMahon Five Designs Swallow Tail

Paper: Cherry Wood paper, K & Company Portabello Road pad, SU cardstock (Bordering Blue, Regal Rose)

Accessories: Prima Mini Flowers, light blue ruffled organza ribbon, white pearls

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Our Daily Bread designs will be releasing brand new sets March 1!! Have you marked your calendars yet? If not, do that now because you won’t want to miss out on getting them!

Until then, here’s a little something I made using the Nest set for this week’s Cuttlebug Be Inspired #72 and One Stop Craft Challenge 68:

I colored in the flowers using Smooch Siren. Gotta love any opportunity to add a little iridescent shimmer and I took full advantage of that! Having done so, I realize I NEED to have ALL the Smooch colors now! Uh-oh! LOL!

I know I promised a March sneak peek for ODBD, but I will have that posted tomorrow (Friday). Thank you all for being so patient while I play catch-up!

Card Recipe

Stamp: ODBD Nest

Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz Antique Linen distress pad

Paper: Jenni Bowlin Vintage Red Line mini papers, SU Rose Red cardstock

Accessories: Smooch Siren, Basic Grey Opaline pearls, Ranger Antique Linen Distress embossing powder, Spellbinders (Classic Circles Small, Scalloped Circles Small), black embossing powder