Friday, April 11, 2014

Spring Card -- Graphic 45

"A cat pours his body on the floor like water.  it is restful just to see him."
 ---- William Lyon Phelps










Hi, Friends....

Today I am sharing a pretty Spring card using some gorgeous Graphic 45 Secret Garden papers, and also some K&Co. green paper.  

I am going to send this to my Aunt who turns 93 on Easter Sunday this year.  It will be a combined Easter and Birthday Card.










I used some lovely Prima flowers and put some pretty sequins on the flowers that didn't come with middles. 




Vintage Doily --  with what appears to be handmade lace.
I especially want to draw your attention to the lovely vintage doily I used.  I LOVE finding old lace and handwork at thrift stores, and this piece was from a set I found for a dollar.  I think the lace is handmade and I can tell it is hand-sewn on to the apricot fabric center.  

I am always sad to think that handmade heirlooms end up in thrift stores.  When I find them for a good price, I buy them.  I attempt to honor the memory of those who made these exquisite pieces (though I have no idea who they might be) by using them on special cards I make.  I love what they add to my projects.  

Hope you enjoyed this card.  I really appreciate it when you take time to leave comments and I would also love for you to become a follower, using the gadget on the sidebar.

Have a lovely beginning of the weekend!!

<3
Janis 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
1.  Lunagirl Moonbeams Challenge #25 - Vintage Spring  
2.  The Crafter's Cafe Challenge # 58 - Spring
3.  Seemacrafts - April Vintage
4.  Creative Knockouts - #32 - Spring is in the Air
5.  Simply Create Too - #59 No Digi or Stamped Images
6.  Get Inky Challenge - Hop Easily into Spring

14 comments:

  1. Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at seemacrafts x

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  2. Your card is gorgeous! That G45 paper is perfect for your spring card. Thanks for playing along at Creative Knockouts!

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  3. love it ,thank you for joining in over at seemacrafts April challenge

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  4. Janis, We're thrilled you joined our "No Digi or Stamped Image" Challenge. #59. Your card is beautiful & I bet your Aunt will treasure it on her Easter Birthday.

    I too hate to see handcrafted items like doilies, tablecloths, etc., in thrift store and always wonder WHY--I try to buy them also if I can.

    Diane
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://SimplyCreateToo.blogspot.com
    http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

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  5. Lovely card, the essence of springtime! Thanks for sharing your work in my Victorian Spring challenge at LunagirlMoonbeams.com!

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  6. Lovely card adore Graphic 45, thank you for joining in at Seemacrafts with the vintage challenge xx http://guffdesignscardcreations.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Beautiful card, very well made . Thank you for taking time to show your wonderful creation to us over at seemacrafts

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  8. Pretty card! I love the apricot doily too. I've been looking at thrift stores for this kind of stuff but seems like I never find anything like that! Maybe we need to go together :) Hope you're feeling better soon, but glad to see you are getting to make lots of cards.

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  9. How lovely!!!! Thank you for joining in on the challenge at Seemacrats. Hugs, Donalda Design Team Member

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  10. Janis: Your card is BEAUTIFUL! Unfortunately your design is not a valid entry as there is not link to our site. =(
    Please establish a link to the Get Inky! Challenge post from your blog before Wed @ 2pm. Please let me know if you need any assistance with linking to the challenge.

    Thank you for joining us at Get Inky! Challenge.

    ~Beth – Get Inky! DT Coordinator
    Follow me @ The Crafty Scrap Yard

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    1. Beth....I emailed you abt the challenge. Let me know if you do not receive it. Thanks for your comment!!

      <3
      Janis

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    2. Got it linked up. Thanks for your help!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  11. Totally love your beautiful card, thank you for getting inky with us
    over at the Get Inky Challenge
    The Scrapbooking Queen
    www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

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  12. This is soooo pretty
    Thanks for joining us this month over at Seemacrafts challenge blog.
    Good Luck with the challenge
    Hugs
    Marie (DT for Seemacrafts)
    xxxx

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Have a lovely day!
<3
Janis