Life's Simple Pleasures...
Happy Friday! Today is supposed to get up into the 70's!! That may not seem very warm to some of you...but we had snow again less than a week ago, so I am thrilled about the warmer temperatures! I am going to spend as much time outside as I can! LOL! I wish I could say that I will be spending time in my garden...but alas, my thumbs are nowhere near green (believe me, my mom would definitely agree with that statement!! LOL!!)!
This is the card I made for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge # 48.
I found this paper in the back of my stash and knew immediately that I wanted to pair it with Verve Visual's newly released Floral Whimsy set (I have no idea why it was in the back...it is so pretty!)
I kept the stamping pretty simple...it didn't seem fitting to do a complicated card with a sentiment about "simple pleasures"! LOL!
Make sure to check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created...they always blow me away with their creativity!!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy your day!
Recipe Stamps: Floral Whimsy (Verve Visual) Paper: Bazzil, My Mind's Eye patterned paper, Naturals Ivory Ink: Chocolate Chip craft in, Close to Cocoa, Soft Sky, Versamark Other: Clear e.p., Frame by K & Co., Close to Cocoa velvet ribbon, Rhinestones, Basic Brown Journaling marker, Corner rounder
This is so stunning! Wow!!!! Great job! Beautiful colors. :)
Posted by: Dottie K. | May 16, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Wow is this gorgeous, Laurie! LOve that frame!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | May 16, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Gorgeous card Laurie! Wonderful sentiment! Enjoy the warm temps...we are too ;)
Posted by: Dawn Easton | May 16, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Oh my goodness. Laurie! I am in love! I love the paper, the set and the chipboard frame (that's what it is right?) Fantastic card!
Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | May 16, 2008 at 07:53 AM
This is stunning, Laurie! Gorgeous paper, love the velvet ribbon and that frame is amazing!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | May 16, 2008 at 07:55 AM
This is amazing! I love that paper with the brown ribbons. Gorgeous! I like how you only rounded one corner too. Nice touch!
Posted by: Tiffany Miller | May 16, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Another beautiful card. Happy Friday too you. I would love to swap temperatures with you for the weekend, here in sunny Cali, it's going to be 100? What do you think, wanna swap?? LOL
Posted by: Tina Wallace | May 16, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Totally gorgeous as usual! Beautiful paper! STUNNING!! :) Have a wonderful "warm" weekend!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | May 16, 2008 at 08:49 AM
That card is beautiful! You made me say WOW! :)
Posted by: Jody Morrow | May 16, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Absolutely amazing card Laurie! Every element works so well together. I know what I'm doing this weekend....off to find that chipboard frame:)
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | May 16, 2008 at 09:29 AM
This is just stunning!! Love the new sets and the paper on this one!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | May 16, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Absolutely Beautiful! I LOVE everything about it!
Posted by: Peggy S. from Ohio | May 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 16, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Stunning!
Many Blessings,
M.
Posted by: Melissa | May 16, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Laurie, this is one gorgeous card! Love the vintage look to it with all your details and the colors. Wonderful!
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | May 16, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Laurie....your card is absolutely stunning. So elegant. I love the colours and all the details. Joan
Posted by: Joan Jeffery | May 16, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Another stunner Laurie! Wow!
Posted by: Jami | May 16, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Amazing as always- great colors too!
Posted by: Lindsey | May 16, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Oh so elegant! Beautiful!
Posted by: Wendy | May 16, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I love the colors in this card! We must be near each other, or at least in the same latitude...we're excited to finally (maybe) have some 70s here today, with snow last week on Mother's Day. Spring is just peeking around the corner here.
Posted by: 2stampis2b | May 16, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Everything you make just blows me away. This is amazing, beautiful and I am in awe!!
Posted by: Jen Ofiana | May 16, 2008 at 01:49 PM
This is just gorgeous! I love how you added the ribbon and those colors are fabulous! What a great chipboard piece you framed the sentiment with-great card!
Posted by: Danielle | May 16, 2008 at 02:06 PM
I just have to say you are the most talented card maker I've ever known! You continually do amazing work -- every card is so detailed and beautiful! You're fabulous and I love the opportunity to read your blog! Blessings to you!
Posted by: Jenny | May 16, 2008 at 03:19 PM
This is sooo nice. TFS!
Posted by: ohradiogirl | May 16, 2008 at 04:44 PM
This is a really beautiful card. Great job with all the elements - they work wonderfully together.
Posted by: Cathrine StClair | May 16, 2008 at 06:11 PM