Is Spring really here? I think it's trying . . . we're supposed to be in the 70's today here in Texas and over the weekend -- my kind of weather! I wanted to celebrate with this beautiful bunch of 4 Flower Pots by Karen Lockhart. And check out those darling Itty Bitty Birds in the upper right corner -- aren't they sweet?
Beate's Weekend Sketch was inspiration for this card, you can find her challenge details here. The flowers are on Iridescent Cryogen White cardstock, colored with Copic markers to match the patterned paper and accented with Copic Spica Glitter pens:
The image was cut with Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Rectangles and popped up on foam tape. The green square of paper was cut with Nestabilities Scalloped Rectangles. Pheobe patterned paper by BasicGrey was trimmed along the scalloped top with decorative scissors, to match the pattern. Card base is Papertrey Ink's Stamper's Select White.
My favorite Lockhart sentiment, Thanks A Bunch, finishes off this card.
Be sure to check out the blogs of these fabulous stampers to see their take on this week's sketch: Beate, Cambria Turnbow, Charmaine Ikach, Jenn Balcer, Laurie Schmidlin, Lori Craig and MaryJo Albright.
I think Spring is reason enough to celebrate, but do you see that site meter counter over on the right sidebar of my blog (at the top)? It's going to hit 300,000 visits today, thanks to you sweet people! So I'll be back with a weekend giveaway for you in a bit . . . you won't want to miss it!
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Beautiful! Beautiful! LOVE those birds!! So bright and springy! I think we should hit mid-60s tomorrow. Very excited about that!
Posted by: Lori Craig | February 29, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Sharon, your potted flowers are so beautiful (and those birds ARE the sweetest!!)! I am SOOO incredibly jealous, though!!!! We're lucky if we get above freezing temperatures!!! Man, oh man...I want spring too!!!
Posted by: Laurie Schmidlin | February 29, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Wow....love this card. That image is a must have and your coloring always amazes me. Well, the temp is in the 20's here in Pennsylvania with snow on its way...ughhhh. Wish I was in Texas:)
Enjoy the weather and your weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | February 29, 2008 at 09:56 AM
This is beautful !! I love the colors so so much !
Posted by: janine | February 29, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Beautiful card! It evokes feelings of spring. It's still cold down here in Florida. I hope Spring hurries up and gets here soon.
I love those little birdies. They are adorable!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | February 29, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Love it! Love it!
Posted by: Linda Marie | February 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM
How pretty, Sharon! Very springy! (We got about 6 inches of snow today, so no spring fever for us.) :(
Posted by: Jenn Ellefson | February 29, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I just love your cards and how you put all your colours together. It's chilly here in Canada...supposed to snow once again tomorrow! lol...Can't wait for SPRING!!
Posted by: Kim | February 29, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Oh, so lovely, Sharon! Great job with the challenge!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | February 29, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Hi Sharon, You're right...those stamps are "tweet." Love the flower pots and your use of color with the designer papers.
Posted by: Carol | February 29, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Hello- I found your link from cutcardstock.com They are friends of mine and thought I would check out thier blog which led me here. Your cards and creations are GORGEOUS !!!!
Norma Kennedy
Posted by: Norma Kennedy | February 29, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I love the colors of the flowers; beautiful card!
Posted by: Elaine | March 01, 2008 at 08:46 AM
So very pretty, Sharon! I love these fun colors and of course your fabulous coloring!
Posted by: Charmaine | March 01, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Love these colors and those little pots are so cute!
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | March 01, 2008 at 11:13 AM
GORGEOUS! I love everything about this card, you talent is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Juanita | March 01, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Oh how cute, Sharon! Love those birds up in the corner!!!
Posted by: trudee | March 02, 2008 at 11:21 AM
This is so pretty!! Your coloring is gorgeous, and I love the pretty papers too!
Posted by: Rose Ann | March 03, 2008 at 01:36 AM
very nice! And to think I was happy because we are supposed to get up in the 50's today! LOL.
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | March 03, 2008 at 07:18 AM
So sweet, Sharon! I love the papers you have used with it too!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | March 04, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Everything you do is always so pretty and these Lockhart images are SWEET! Love this!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | March 06, 2008 at 07:43 PM