This one is for my lovely Mother, as stated in the title! I am focusing on finishing the last four of my Round 8 Alpha Challenge (shame on me!), so my color scheme and image were chosen to fit the color YELLOW! It also fits four other Splitcoaster Challenges, as follows:
#1. Alphabet Challenge, Round 8... DD8ABC25Y - 1/13/17. Letter Y for the abundance of "yellow" on my card! I am NOT entering the bonus Double Challenge requiring use of a basecoat.
2. Free for all Challenge -F4A428 - 5/4/18...create a card with inspiration from the "Kentucky Derby." I did a little research and found some lovely image that represented the derby hats and why women dress up with these elaborate hats. It was very interesting noting that it dates back to the very beginning of the Derby in 1875, following British and European racing tradition. I found some wonderful pictures with some LOVELY, very elaborate yellow flowered hats that reminded me of my lovely daffodil image that I intended to add to my card. Links to these pictures are below.
3. Inspiration Challenge - IC648 - 5/5/18... Grandinroad. I browsed and found inspiration from the site from Arched Shutter Outdoor Wall Decor photo: https://www.grandinroad.com/arched-s...-decor/1152978 and the fourth thumbnail down on the left...with all the glorious greens and yellows.
4. Featured Stamper - FS587...Definitely a Crafter - Connie aka Conniecrafter. Connie has a lovely gallery filled with over 1,300 cards. I found several to inspire me with possible layout ideas from added a frame to my daffodils, to criss-crossed twine as well as the general layout with a few modifications from these two cards: Framed Bird by Conniecrafter at Splitcoaststampers and Darcie stamp by Conniecrafter at Splitcoaststampers.
#5. USEIT2018 - the ongoing challenges to dust off old materials and tools that have not been used and are gathering dust or new ones that you've owned and never used. I used my Lattice Spellbinder rectangle die as a frame for my daffodils, which had not seen the Big Shot for at least two years, and I used my My Favorite Things double fishtail die that had never had the package opened, but was purchased over two years ago.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sat, May 12, 2018 @ 11:34 PM
Your card is stunning. The green layer is especially pretty, but all the layers look great. Beautifully designed and colored. The little butterfly is the perfect finishing touch.
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sun, May 13, 2018 @ 2:29 PM
Wow, Carlene, what a gorgeous card! I love your daffodils and how beautifully they are colored. And what a beautiful layout and frame! I also loved reading the special tribute inside your card on your blog! You are so blessed, and she is blessed as well! She surely will cherish this card! So glad to see you back in the gallery, and I trust you will get stronger each day! Hugs! xoxo
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