Feb 28, 2012

Springtime is in the Air!

Hello friends!!  I'm so sorry about my absence from blogland lately, but had some things going on at home to deal with.  I had actually started creating this card last week, had big plans for it and then I totally forgot how I was going to finish it up!! LOL!!  Ever done that?!

I know I had mentioned in my last post that I was going to pull out some stamps that I don't use that often, really adore them and never seem to have time to pull them from my stash!  So I pulled out this really sweet Magnolia stamp that had never been inked up!  I had won her last year for something and  I thought she would look great sitting atop the colorful Easter egg patch....
It was a bit tricky to cut around the blades of grass and pull them out over top of Tilda, but I love the 3-D look it gives the scene.  I was trying to get many of the colorful shades of Spring involved in my creation because I've actually made this for the Magnolia-licious High Lites Blog where they're having a Spring themed blog hop...so I thought I'd join in the fun! :)

So here are some challenges I'd like to enter this for:
Magnolia-licious Hight Lites - Spring themed blog hop
Totally Tilda - Tilda with die cuts & punches
Crafts & Me - shades of Spring

I hope you enjoy my Magnolia Spring creation today!  I can't believe what a mild winter it has been my way!  And it's supposed to be in the low 50s all next week!  So is Spring coming...or are we in for a surprise?!
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Also...don't forget that there is a brand new House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge up as of yesterday!!  Please do stop by and check out what my sister meeces have in store! :)

I will also be back soon to share some really exciting news with you!! 
I can't wait to tell you and share another little fun project too!!  Thanks so much for joining in with me today friends!! I promise that I will be by to visit with you all very soon!!
in the meantime....I'd like to leave you with this:



64 smiles from friends:

Sandy said...

Vicki your card is phenomenal.
Amazing spring colors. When I looked out my window, this is grey in grey.
Thanks for this lovely spirng card. Stunning coloring my dear.
xoxo

Janneke said...

What a lovely card is this Vicki ;o)
I am glad to read that I am not the only when who has stamps that never seen inkt before *smile

Hugs, Janneke XO

catherine said...

Such a beautiful card Vicki and love the colours. A beautiful image.
x catherine

Inkypinkydelights said...

Vicki this is gorgeous! I love your 3D effect too! Judy x

Joey said...

Vicki this is so so cute, absolutely love the colours and the grass you cut over her looks fab. Joey x

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Vicki,I love the spring colours and the scene is gorgeous....Look forward to hearing what your news is....Have a lovely week...
Mandy x

Sharon Caudle said...

Oh Vicki, this is sooo beautiful!!! Love the pretty colors and Tilda sitting on that egg is adorable!! Gorgeous coloring! Thanks for joining us at Magnolia-licious!
hugs, Sharon

angelwhispers said...

Vicky this is just so perfect so glad you pulled out this beautiful Tilda she looks so beautiful on these yummy coloured eggs! Chanelle xxx

Dawn Frost said...

Beautiful card Vicki, gorgeous colouring, papers and layering!

Anneke said...

What a lovely easter card. So beautiful :-) hugs anneke

Holly said...

This is darling Vicki! I love your coloring - the sky is so soft looking! Your little butterflies are great!

Lyn S said...

Totally gorgeous card Vicki! Just perfect for Easter!

Christine said...

Hi Vicki awww sweetie how gorgeous this pretty Tilda creation is..lovely fresh colours hope those eggs are hard boiled..lol great take on the chall theme.

thanks for sharing with us at Totally Tilda chall this time..

smiles Christine x

Tammy said...

Fabulous! Love the darling image and sitting on Easter eggs is so very clevery!

Jennifer said...

I love this burst of colour! She's adorable, I'm so glad you've inked her up! The blades of grass were worth the time!

Grenouille Greetings said...

Lovely Vicki! What a cutie and fab colour choices. Hugs, Lesley

Rhonda Miller said...

Your card is beautiful. What a cute Maggie stamp. TFS.

bumblebee creations said...

this is gorgeous--love everything about it!

Margreet said...

Awesome card Vicki...lovely coloring of Tilda and you did a great job with the grass!
xxx Margreet

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi hun, wow lovely card, love the 3D, gorgeous spring colours too, we could do with less rain lol, thanks for sharing with us at Totally Tilda, hugs Liz xx

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...

this is just fabulous, vicki! absolutely LOVE those butterflies!

hope all is well and you got things taken care of.

have a fabulous week!

hugs :)

Amy Johnson said...

Oh how your card makes me yearn for spring! Love the butterflies.

Rose said...

Vicki, your Tilda looks wonderful on this sweet, pastel-filled Spring card. Love that egg patch too! So glad to see your entry at the Crafts and Me Stamps digi team's "Shades of Spring" challenge. Hugz, ~ Rose

Cheryl said...

GORGEOUS and beautifully coloured!!!
Hugs xx

Sandy said...

Hey Vicki!! Well Miss Tilda does look sweet sitting on that egg. Your color are very pretty as is your wonderful design work. Great to see you out and about kid!
sandy

MiamiKel said...

How sweet this is!! Such a delightful card, and a gorgeous spring feel to your card! I love the pastels and your coloring of the wee Tilda is stunning! x0x0

Angela said...

So adorable Vicki! Love the pretty spring colors and Tilda is just gorgeous!! Love your layout and papers too sweetie! Have a great day! hugs, Angela

Barb Hardeman said...

Spring, Spring, Spring! This beautiful card is just Spring from beginning to end! Your colors are so Eastery and Tilda is so adorable in the scene you've created. Great designing! Hugs...Barb <><

stephanne said...

It's good to see Tilda out and about enjoying the weather in her lovely purple dress!!! Love the pastel colours and fab layout and papers!! I hope you are doing well and glad to see you back in Blogland!!
hugs, stephanne

Tammy said...

Awww this is so sweet Vicki! I love that image and it's colored beautifully! Awesome design and gorgeous soft color!!
Hugs, Tammy

Rene said...

Oh how sweet! Love the polka dots! Great little Easter scene!
Rene :D

Marlies said...

A gorgeous crd Vicki! lovely spring colours and a sweet Tilda!! I realy wish it was spring!!! hugs, Marlies

Peggie said...

How sweet. Love the pastels.

Sue said...

Hi hun
aww adorable card as always, she looks stunning, beautiful scene, lovely design, sue,x

julieprice3 said...

This is delightful Vicki, I love the colours and Tilda sitting on those eggs ,just lovely
Hugs Julie P

syllie said...

This is a gorgeous card Vicki. I love the soft colors you have used and also the heart border. Tilda sitting on the Easter eggs is a great idea. Also the other details are beautiful
xxxSylvia

Dragonlady said...

Beautiful colours. Thank you for playing at Totally tilda.

Hugs Ali x

Renae said...

Beautiful card Vicki! Your cards always make me smile as do the comments that you leave on my blog. Thanks Friend.

CraftinGranny said...

Hi ya sweetie. What an adorable card that just screams spring. Soft and beautiful colors and I love how you cut the grass to give it the 3D effect. Pretty creative there kiddo. "Hugs"

Marji said...

I just luv your adorable card. I luv all the colors you use and I especially love the effect you gave the card with the grass coming forward. What a beautiful job. YAY.
Hugs Marjorie

Louise said...

Beautiful card, fabulous spring colors
Louise

Paper Tails said...

Adorable card!

Karen

Davi said...

Vicki this is soo very pretty. It really just screams Easter with the lovely pastels and the darling Tilda ;)

Karen said...

This is gorgeous! She looks wonderful on the eggs!

cabio's craft corner said...

Gorgeous spring theme card Vicki. Love the pretty coloring and the layout is super sweet :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Julia Aston said...

A lovely spring card Vickie! What a sweet Tilda - so wonderfully colored!

Cami said...

Vicki, this card just screams SPRING! Love the pretty pastel colors and how you have Tilda sitting on the eggs!

Hugs,
Cami

Regina said...

This is so sweet and beautiful and it’s so Spring!

hugs Regina

Jane H said...

Oh I love your background so cute your clouds are perfect and the little tilda is just lovely I love her polka dots!

Danielle said...

Your card is just so sweet. I love tilda's petticoat with polkadot! awesome detail! very lovely easter colors, and very pretty papers. Love the distressing on your cardsock. Very cute.
Hugs.

marilynprestonn said...

Such a sweet image and card. Love the pink and amazing colouring Vicki. :)Peggy

Pat (mspfd) said...

Amazing coloring, Vicki! This sweet card just makes me smile. As always, gorgeous design and great detailing.

Alessandra said...

well, well, well...this is another beautiful creation of yours and I sooo adore the yellow ribbon and your bow!
Hugs, Alessandra

cathylynn said...

Hey Vicki you did a TOTALLY AWESOME job! BEAUTIFUL and it sure looks like spring to me!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Patricia St Martin said...

She is just darling. Love all the wonderful soft colors. Love the white dot in her bow and panties. The sky looks awesome. This is such a SWEET STAMP of Tilda.

Nicola said...

Wow Vicki, what a beautiful spring card, love the colour combo and cutting round the grass was so worth the extra effort - very effective!
Hugs Nicola xxx

pinky said...

I haven't used my Magnolia stamps in ages Vicki but if I could use them like this they would always be out. This is just so gorgeous and fresh!

JD said...

So cute, I really like the spring look of this card...(spring) my favorite season...smile...
Thank you so much Vicki for stopping by my blog, and leaving the lovely comments!

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Oh wow, this is so gorgeous hun, I love the image and your colouring is beautiful, the yellow backing paper and ribbon are also really lovely too, love it
Lindsay xx

Linda said...

Wow what a spectacular card again!!!! The coloring is just awesome and stunning!!!!! Wow stunning creation!!!!!! Way to go my friend!!!!

Tan's Hobbies said...

WOW!! Your coloring skill is absolutely amazingly greatly AWESOME!!! You are so talented, dear!! The colors blend toooooo well. I L.O.V.E it soooo much.

Love the butterflies, the heart border, the ribbon and the pearls too.

Monique said...

That is such a lovely card Vicki !
Your colouring is so beautifull.

Hugs Monique

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Vicki this is absolutely stunning what a beautiful Spring time card that little scene you have created for Tilda is superb so is the paper, ribbon and butterflies.
hugs
Lorraine x

kbrandy4 said...

Hi Vicki, Gorgeous Tilda creation!! Thanks for joining us girls at Totally Tilda this time and good luck!!
Hugs
Hazel xx