Finding a place for everything ...

It's good to organize, tidy up, or otherwise "find a place for everything".  We all do it ... occasionally.  And whenever I do I am always pleasantly surprised by what I find.  Today's treasure was a sheet of printed daisies.  Bright cheerful colors in a variety of colors - they have me thinking of warmer weather as the snow blows outside.  Inspiration is found in many places.

A mix of printed papers in shades of green and tangerine made a pleasing combination.  I used First Edition along with Paisley Petals and our new Everyday Enchantment found in the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

A shabby bow is a must for anything I create.  This one is made of hand dyed seam binding in a light shade of blue ... embellished with matching deep green decorative pins.

A bright tangerine button, a treasured daisy, and happy words of greeting are layered simply and become the center of attention.

Once again, I am grateful for your time and do hope you enjoyed your visit!

Vintage vision ...

  

Hello again friends.  It has been a busy week, hasn't it?  I have only had a few moments at a time to steal away to my crafty little haven.  When I saw the color challenge and wonderful inspiration from Mona and her design team (and let me also mention the fabulous entries so far) ... I just had to play along.  Be sure to gaze on all the beauty over at the CR84FN Color Challenge.  And don't you just love that quote?!

I have had this image for months - straight from the pages of Somerset Life (I believe).  Lovely, isn't she? 

My card is Very Vanilla layered with First Edition Designer Series Paper (.. love this newsprint) and a fun polka-dot scrap along the bottom from Jolly Holiday.  The lace is from my supplies as is the rub-on in the corner.  I painted, distressed, and "glitterfied" the chipboard from the Mix & Match collection and the little white buttons.  A simple white seam binding bow with a few burgundy posies ... and my project is complete.

Again, my thanks to Mona and her team for pushing me "out of the box" and to you ... just for stopping by.  Good night ...

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