Just a touch of spring fever today....my little one has been telling me the past few days as we step outside that it smells like dirt and cucumbers :) I can smell them too. One of my most favorite spring smells has to be the lilacs....ohhh the sweet, heavenly smell floats through the air and through my windows...not to mention the way nature creates so many beautiful shades of purple in these little masterpieces....is it time for lilacs yet?
What a fun week for card-making....and there is so much more to look forward to. Nichole has another fun challenge involving a sketch up on her blog with more fun news....you'll love what she has to share tonight, I know I do....you know...I'm a lover of all things polka dotted.
So....for the sketch challenge, here is my card and I can't wait to see yours too.
I turned the sketch on it's side for this and used the following Papertrey Ink supplies: Green Thumb stamp set, Berry Sorbet, Vintage Cream, and Kraft cardstock, Lavender Moon, Sweet Blush, Ripe Avocado, and Spring Moss ink, and Vintage Cream twill. I used sweet paper from Melissa Frances along with a cardstock sticker, Kaisercraft adhesive pearls, and vintage sequin trim from Maya Road.
Hope you'll play along and thank you to all who are playing in the "a girl and her bag" challenge...this is so much fun!
Melis
lOVE THIS. It is so soft and bold all at the same time. I really adore that stamp set, especially with the use of the pearls like that. Beautiful!
Posted by: Becky | February 06, 2009 at 09:35 PM
note to self... sit in chair with armrest prior to visiting Melissa's blog... this will save my bum from crashing on the floor as I FALL OUTTA MY CHAIR!!!
reakin' Beans girl... this is off the charts!
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | February 06, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Beatiful, love how you incorporated that little swirl in your flowers, you my friend are always so inventive! LOVE it!
Posted by: Geny Cassady | February 06, 2009 at 09:57 PM
well this is just a masterpiece, plain and simple. The pearls add soooo much, your work is incredible. I think this may be my favorite card ever and I'm going to study every perfect detail!
Posted by: jencaputo | February 06, 2009 at 10:22 PM
this is just gorgeous...I love your color combo...and all those pearls...just amazing!!
Posted by: Jenn | February 06, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Love this card....great mix of textures and colors. Just wonderful.
Posted by: Cynde | February 07, 2009 at 01:46 AM
By George, I think you've got another winner! Wait! No. Correction: You HAVE another winner!
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | February 07, 2009 at 04:35 AM
This is an amazing card! I am SOOO glad you are on the design time. I love your creative style. You've peaked my interets in this stamp sey. Love the pearls. WOW!
Posted by: Cathy P | February 07, 2009 at 05:51 AM
I LOVE this, Melissa! You know, I've grown away from stamps you must stamp in a color, like these. I haven't used one in over a year I'm thinking. But you and PTI may have just changed my mind!! I love this set, and I adore this spectacular card you've made with it!!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | February 07, 2009 at 05:57 AM
I love this stamp set and I love what you've done with it. I'm waiting for spring here in MN also...I wish it smelled like dirt and cucumbers here, I'm ready for spring!
Posted by: Tami McBeain | February 07, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Just darling, as usual!
Posted by: Lisa | February 07, 2009 at 06:24 AM
I love the elegance of your card. The stamp set you used is one of my favorites from PTI. Now to enter the contest for today. I love dots!
Posted by: Carol | February 07, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Wow!! What an amazing card for the sketch- the layers and soft, pretty colors are breathtaking. I can't wait for lilac time too :)
Posted by: Jennifer | February 07, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS - love the pearls, how you combined these stamps - totally uplifted my soul!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | February 07, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS - love the pearls, how you combined these stamps - totally uplifted my soul!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | February 07, 2009 at 08:03 AM
This is beautiful, Melissa!! I love the colors, stitching, and those pearls!
Posted by: Niki Estes | February 07, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Gorgeous again, my dear! I love the colors on this one and the pearls, just beautiful!
Posted by: Jackie W. | February 07, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful card! I love all the pearl accents.
Posted by: Jess | February 07, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Hi Melissa, wow I love those beautiful soft colors!!! another beautiful card!
Posted by: Beatriz Jennings | February 07, 2009 at 10:52 AM
This a beautiful card...Favorite!
Posted by: Karen C in NY | February 07, 2009 at 10:57 AM
What an awesome color combo! You've given this set a whole new style for me! I'm going to have to pull it out and play!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS:apigonfire | February 07, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Beautiful card...feels soft and sweet!
Posted by: Aussieleigh | February 07, 2009 at 04:01 PM
So I'm sitting here reacting the same way to this card as I usually do -- saying to myself "what the heck"? How does she think of that? And as I study it noticing more great details. This card is pure eye candy.
Posted by: Jana | February 07, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Gorgeous, Melissa! :)
Posted by: Roree | February 07, 2009 at 08:49 PM
It is wonderful! I have 2 big lilac trees that are just beautiful all though I am allergic! They have to stay outside so I can't enjoy them inside!
Posted by: Fink | February 07, 2009 at 11:21 PM