Friday, May 11

CSS Alumni Blog Hop


Welcome to the Stamp TV's CSS Alumni May blog hop!
If you came by the way of Miesje’s fabulous blog you are right on track. If not, please head over to Stamp TV to start at the beginning so you do not miss any of the wonderful creations the girls have made to share with all of us.
This month Brenda provided us with this fabulous photo to use as our inspiration when creating our projects.
I noticed that beautiful quilt right away and then the flowers on the pillow and used those two things as inspiration for my card.

The vase of flowers is from Purr-fectly Delightful and is colored with copics – R02, 05, 08/E23, 25, 27, 29, 40, 41/BG10, 11/YG21, 23, 25/C00, 0, 1/W00, 0.
I added a bit of stickles to the flower petals and centers. The sentiment is from Fanciful Tags.
I tried to create a quilt look for my background by embossing the pattern paper, adding stitching along the edges and inking around the edges with distressed ink.  I finished it off with lace and pearl flourishes.
Now before I send you on your way to the see what gorgeous creation Tera has to share, I want to remind you to leave a comment on each designer's blog as you hop along. On Tuesday morning (May 15), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that lucky person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!
Enjoy the rest of the hop!


Card Supplies:
Stamps: Gina K Designs - Purr-fectly Delightful & Fanciful Tags
Ink: Memento, SU, Distress Ink
Paper: Gina K Designs, Copic Blending, MME - Lost & Found Rosey
Other: Copics, Lace, Pearls, Spellbinders - Ovals & Labels, Sew Machine, Foam Dimensions, Sizzix Retro Circles EF

81 comments:

Cheri said...

Sharri, this is fabulous. I love the lace touch and your quilt bg worked out perfectly. Fantastic card!!!

stampqueen said...

Very pretty - love your background and your flowers just pop!!

Kay S said...

Beautiful Sharri! The coloring on the flowers is gorgeous and I really like the background.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous flowers! They just glow!

Carolina said...

Ahhh, love all the stitching and that bit of lace with your adorable flowers. Such a darlin' card!

An'Jenic G. said...

OMG! I so love your card. I love how the paper have an embossed look like the quilt. How cute is the add pearls. Beautiful Card! TFS AJ~

Rozy said...

Very pretty! I love the flowers and your choice of pappers!

Olga said...

Such a nice and warm card! Great job!

Robin said...

A really pretty card. The coloring is great.

quiltea56 said...

Where do I start? I love the lace, the colors, the pearls...everything.

Colleen said...

Such a gorgeous card and love how them flowers just 'pop' out at ya.
Great job
ColleenB.
Texas

Jennifer said...

Such a lovely warm card, the colours are truly lovely and those little flowers just jump out at you.

Kelly said...

Love the lace and pearls...they add so much to the card. What a beautiful job you did.

Kathleen said...

Beautiful card. Every thing seems to jump out at you

Debbie Bradford said...

Beautiful card. You showcased it in a way that made me notice even more in the photo.

Anne Biesterfeld said...

What a gorgeous card. Love the colors.

Anonymous said...

I love the way you did your flower vase with the flowers. Great card.

Flo,Florida

Victoria H. said...

You card is gorgeous! Love the background!

Unknown said...

Beautiful elements, love the texture and the stitching, it so captures the vibe of the photo! Well done!

stampbrat said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS CARD

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Arlene said...

Wonderful card - love the trims.

Oma said...

Beautiful card! Love it!

barbara johnson said...

Great hop!! Every one was so different. Great idea and great inspiration!! Thanks!!

JoanL said...

Gorgeous card! Love the lace and the bling.

Vicki said...

Elegant is the only word that describes this beautiful card!! The vase and flowers are so real looking. Perfect use of so many textures. I am getting great ideas from all of the cards on this blog hop!!!

Lagene said...

OOOO This is so Pretty!!!!

Pat and Meka said...

Lovely and love the color of the flower it makes it pop!

Anonymous said...

Great card....love the colors and the simplicity.

Unknown said...

I love the vintage look of your card. Great effect adding the water to the vase.

Anonymous said...

This is so pretty. I can see myself making something on the order of this card.
Lee Ellen
wigellen@aol.com

Verna Angerhofer said...

What a gorgeous work of art your card is. I love the bright flower too, but it is not overwhelming with the rest. Great achievement there.

scrappin granny gail said...

love the different depths to this card. great job

windinstarsranch said...

You really nailed the quilting. The card is lovely.

CinBoopRella's Place said...

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Holy stamp set, Batman! lol...this is a yowza card!

Melanie said...

Wow, Sharri, thanks for the Copic colors, these flowers are just glowing!

Dottie Watson said...

Sharri: Your card is "Purr-fectly Delightful" Colors really are outstanding.
Thnx for sharing.
Hugz,
Dottie

Jan Castle said...

Bright and beautiful card!
Jan

Babylonlynn said...

Love the coloring! Beautiful job!
Lynn

Gerry said...

This card is 'perfectly delightful'

Miesje said...

Love it Sharri! I love the vibrant colors and great coloring.

Tosha said...

Very nice, the flowers are stunning, thanks for sharing.

miatagal said...

Sharri,
Amazing creation. Beautiful!!

Linda said...

Great card and love the vibrant colors. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Linda S. said...

I think you have done a wonderful job of creating the look of a quilt on your card. That little bit of stitching just seems to seal it up. Great card. Linda S. in NE

Sheila said...

Beautiful colors. Love the layout. Anyone would be delighted to have this card.

Lynn B. said...

You absolutely nailed the texture of that quilt! Beautifully done!

okiedee said...

Love everything about this beautiful card. Your coloring on the flowers is gorgeous..love how everything blends so well together. Thanks for sharing.

alex said...

Such a pretty card, love the vibrant flowers and the lace is so pretty :-)

Carrie said...

Loely use of colour thanks for the inspiration

Kathy BL said...

Just lovely. Loved how you captured the elements from the inspiration piece.

PatK said...

The stitching and lace complement the original photo so well!

Judy Inukai said...

Beautiful! Love the lace and the bright flowers.

Barb B said...

Sharri, I love how you used the pearl swirls to add to your card. Beautiful card.

itzamitzi said...

Wow! The bright flowers are so eye-catching. I also love all the texture and patterns on the cs. Very professional card.

Alice said...

Gorgeous. Love those pearls and lace! Just love seeing everyone's different "take" on the same inspiration photo.

Anonymous said...

I like the texturing on your quilt. Very nice card.
Jean McGee

Kitty said...

Beautiful card

Blessings,
Kat (Kathleen)

Rosy Newlun said...

Sharri - gorgeous flower coloring and what exceptionally pretty pp you've used! Such a feminine and delicate card!

Judy Averill said...

Very pretty card--love the pearls and lace.

Lindab said...

Beautiful and quite individual.

Gayle said...

Sharri,Beautiful vase of flowers and love the softness of the lace.

Jennie said...

This is beautiful Sharri and love all of the bling!!! Love the vibrant coloring on the daisies too. Great job my friend!

betjunroe said...

What a beautiful card! The Sizzix embossing folder and the stitching really make the background look like a quilt. Great job! Bette

Brenda Spa Gal said...

Beautiful! You did a great job with your interpretation of the inspiration photo!

redwasher1 said...

Happy Mother's Day, Sharri!!! Your card is gorgeous and love the flowers!!

Golda said...

This is so very pretty. Love the textures.

Pat Jandacek said...

Your quilted background is ideal and your flowers are so vibrant...they're amazing! TFS

Lynne said...

Great card, your flowers are so real.

TrinaM said...

Beautiful card, especially love the coloring and vibrancy of your flowers.

Nana Griffin said...

Lovely! Those flowers really pop.

A Margery Card said...

Sharri - what a beautiful card. I love your choices of designer papers and the stamps you used. So, so pretty.

NJMullins said...

What a beautiful and soft looking card for this rustic scene. Great job:)

Luanna said...

Such a beautiful, cheery card. I love the colors.

Christine said...

Lovely card, the touch of lace makes it so feminine.
Christine x

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

The colors are beautiful and the background paper with the stitching does look like a quilt. Great job.

Margaret said...

I love your card. I love the way the pearls draw your eyes to each layer.

Brenda said...

Very pretty card Sharri!!! I love your take on the inspiration photo.

Loretta said...

I love this card, the lace and pearls make it so girly. the bright flowers just pop. TFS

Betty Neville said...

SO gorgeous Sharri! Your flowers just pop! And I love how you created the "quilt" background! Love this!