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.  

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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