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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Pink Tulips Mother's Day

Hi all, we went camping for a few days to get away and see the beautiful display of bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country.  Pictures do not do them justice, the color and smell of the waterfalls of blue that cover the hills are spectacular!  We had a great time and are rested and refreshed!  Below is a picture.


I finally finished this card for the Fred She Said Blog Hop and here are the details:

Welcome to our FOURTH "FRED SHE SAID" blog hop!!! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "FRED SHE SAID" blog here ( http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/  ) and start your hop!

Please, we would love it if you commented on our posts.

Along the way, please leave a comment on the blogs, follow the instructions at the end of the blog hop, at the Challenge blog, to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $20 Gift Certificate for the Fred She Said Store!
Here is my "Fred She Said" creation:



I used the tulips that Tracey created for Stars and Stripes Operation Write Home  for this mother's day card.  The image is printed out on water color paper four times and then water colored with my Tombow markers.  I cut out a base layer from one of the images and then choose layers from each of the other three to layer and pop up the image of the tulips.  I had some pretty embossed pink paper that I purchased at a local art store and I inked the edges with gold.  The pink card stock was stitched to it and then lace trim, wide pink ribbon, velvet ribbon and sheer picot ribbon was added for a frilly feminine touch. 
Next I cut the base for the tulips out of my Nestabilities and added faux gold stitches on the panel and along the top edge of the ribbons. Pink pearls and glitter on the lace finish off this pretty in pink card. I really love coloring Tracey's beautiful flowers!!!  She has some great new images that I can't wait to play with, so hop on and check them out!


Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way:

FRED SHE SAID blog http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/

~SHELLY http://jaspere-jaspereslittlecorner.blogspot.com/

~MICHELLE http://www.inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/

~CAROL L. http://www.bycarolivy.blogspot.com/

~DARSIE B. http://www.craftingwithdarsie.blogspot.com/

~JUDY http://scrampalot.blogspot.com/  

~CAROL H. http://chocolatecraftsandbearsohmy.blogspot.com/

~LORA http://www.lorascards.blogspot.com/

~SONYA http://www.appelquilling.blogspot.com/  YOU'RE HERE!
~DEANNE http://a-scrapaddict.blogspot.com/

~FRED SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG http://fss-challenge.blogspot.com/

This blog hop will run from today, April 15th until April 22nd . On the 22nd, the winner will be announced on the "Fred She Said" blog http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/  .

Thank-you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit DEANNE at http://a-scrapaddict.blogspot.com/  for more inspiration with Fred She Said!

When you are finished hopping, why not check out the Fred She Said Store! http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/   to see more great digi images to inspire your creativity! Have fun hopping and I hope you enjoy all the goodies that the DT has created for you!!

Check back later to see more projects that I have finished!

Shalom,
Sonya
Don't forget to enter for your chance to win!

58 comments:

Anne said...

What a beautiful, feminine card! You'll have to get Tracy to design some bluebonnets next:)

DQ said...

What a pretty card, love the lace ribbon and the soft pinks you used, beautiful card

mckinkle said...

Stunning card Sonya, I love the tulips and the colour youve chosen is super!

Keryn :)

Poppy said...

great card,love the lace/braid very pretty card.
poppy

Josephine said...

What a gorgeous card! The flowers just look so real.

Helen said...

Another beautiful creations!

Jaspere said...

The colors, the dimension....oh my!!

Unknown said...

thypo
Lovely spring tulips set off beautifully by the ribbon and lace, a beautiful card for mothers day

CarlavdM said...

Tulips are blooming just now in my garden.
I like your card too, great combination...it all combines wonderfully.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Carla

Courtney said...

Very elegant! Beautiful!

Valarie (vampme3) said...

This is a lovely card!!! Love the papers, lace, and your coloring job is superb!!

Carolivy said...

Stunning card Sonya! Love all the different textures you have going!
Hugs
Carol

Jayne said...

I love the tulip card it looks so fresh and delicate.

Marie Bingaman said...

WOWEE, this is gorgeous! I love all the pink...very feminine! :)

Nancy said...

This card is absolutely Gorgeous!!!
I love all the layers and dimension you added to this card.

Gloria Westerman said...

Oh Sonya...this is gorgeous.....I love it.....I love how you layer the the petals.....beautifully done and thank you for sharing with us....

racinggrandma61 said...

GREAT job. Your layering is fab. I love doing cards for this project also. It is sooo important.

Lora said...

This is so pretty. Love all the dimension you have gave the flowers.
Lora x

Lori said...

I like the way that you layed the flowers sideways. That was nice to see something different.

Anonymous said...

Love your beautiful card. This will make a mom smile when she sees it.

Vicki said...

Sonya! So delicate and pretty! Beautifully designed.

HUGS!
Vicki

Maria Matter said...

Sonya, this is so very lovely!
Blessings, Maria

CathyRose said...

Oh my goodness, this is just the most beautiful card. What a love of work you put in on this. Gorgeous!

craftymom205 said...

Nice card for mother's day.

pelliott said...

Lovely card Sonya. The tulips are stunning and the lace is just great.
Peta xx

Grace said...

I love how you layer the tulips - it gives so much dimension to the card. Lovely Mom's card. Thank You.

Elaine Greenwood said...

What a really pretty card for Mothers Day. I know my Mom would appreciate one like this.

Mystic Jenn said...

Lovely card. So feminine and pretty.. love the lace look

Jennifer

Teresa said...

Any mother would be thrilled to receive this card!!!!!

designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...

Wow, your card is just sooo pretty! I love the soft pink and white against the color of the tulips....just gorgeous. I like the photo of the bluebonnets too!
TFS
Hugs,
Charlotte

Rufus said...

What a pretty, feminine card. I love the tulips that Tracey was so generous to design for OWH.
R/

Jan Hunnicutt said...

What a beautiful Mother's Day card!

Jennifer said...

Wow! Your card is very beautiful. I love the lace you used too!

Jennifer

Randi WS said...

Your card is really wonderful, such a great card for a beloved mother ;)

Carol Hurlock said...

Sonya your card is just filled with soft feminine and frilly touches. Your have colored those beautiful tulips to perfection. Such a beautiful romantic card. I love your picture of the blue bells...WOW!!! Great work my DT sister.
Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}

Tracey Lynn 'Fred' Miller said...

So beautiful, Sonya!

Sandy O said...

Ummmm....WOW...really WOW. What a fantasic job with the paper tole technique. It is one of my favorites. The paper is stunning, and all the lace...STUNNING

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous! This is such a lovely, eye catching card.

Seongsook Duncan said...

Your card is so beautiful and elegant. Love your coloring. Your lace ribbon is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

disneylisa said...

Gorgeous card. The embossed pink paper is wonderful. Tulips can be used in so many circumstances and yours look so real.

merniebug said...

Gorgeous card . The tulips are so beautifully colored.

Susan said...

I also make cards for OWH. :)

this card is GORGEOUS love the layers, how do you like the tombow markers?

Susan

Sheila D said...

Wow, I'm speechless! This is the most amazing card. The detail you put into this is amazing. I love every single stitch you put into this...the layout, the coloring, the lace, the paper, like I said, EVERYTHING! Just beautiful!

Peggy said...

Very elegant! I love all aspects of this. Great job!

Cheri said...

What a beauty! Your coloring is gorgeous, and I love the lace you used!

Anne said...

What a beautiful spring card.

Cyprus Anne

TAS said...

Beautiful coloring on the tulips image! The lace trim is just gorgeous, too!

Unknown said...

What an amazing card. So feminine. All those pinks are just so stunning. What an inspiring card!

Anonymous said...

You did a BEAUTIFUL job.

Joanne Travis said...

I love your blog, Sonya, and visit regularly. Your samples are SO beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.

Melissa S. said...

Oh my Gosh, I love your card. The lace is devine the coloring is fantastic and I really like all the other details. Great Job.

Pamela said...

Beautiful, so pretty.
Pam x

Stitchinwitch said...

Beautiful card. The colour is so warm

terrie said...

what a beautiful card... the color and lace is awesome..tfs

Jennifer McGee said...

I LOVE this tulip image from FSS - the colors you have choosen really make them pop!

ileana said...

I like all details on your card! so soft ant pretty

Laney said...

WOW!! What Mum wouldn't love this beauty!! its gorgeous!!
hugs
laney

Vana63 said...

Your card is beautiful! I luv how your flowers pop off the page and the satin ribbon and lace are sooo regal :-)Thanks for sharing!