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Thursday, April 14, 2011

A Spring Stroll...The Latest M5D Releases

Hi Friends,
Sorry that it's been a little while since I have posted.  It has just been a whirlwind of goings on here. 
I am back today with a post from the newest of the M5D releases.  I am in a spring mood, so I really wanted to express that in my card this week.  I recently saw a card done in these colors, and it really captured my attention.  With that inspiration, I wanted to create a similar card.  I did need to create a card with some colors out of my comfort zone anyway.  I am always leaning towards the pinks and pastels, so this was a refreshing change for me.  I hope you enjoy it too and have a look at the great new M5D releases this week.   I am running a little low on supplies and haven't been out craft shopping or shopping online in ages, so I am thinking the time is drawing near to make a purchase.  In the meantime, I was in need of a flower that I did not have, so if you will notice..in my desperation, I scrunched up some tissue paper and created a flower out of that.  I seriously did not think that was going to work for me, but to my surprise, it didn't turn out half bad.  What a relief!  It took all of about 5 seconds to do too!!!  My favorite kind of thing to make....quick and easy ;)  Give it a try in a pinch if you are in the same situation as I was.


My tissue paper flower...





Below are this weeks releases:



Challenges:
Stamping Vacation
Papertake Weekly
My Time To Craft
Fresh Brewed
The Paper Variety
Pear Tree Designs
The Shabby Tea Room
Wags 'n Whiskers
Anything Goes
Card Cupids
By the Cute and Girly
Incy Wincy
Cute Card Thursday

19 comments:

Flutterby Trina said...

WOW the colours you have used are amazing!!!! thanks for playing along with us at Pear Tree Designs this week with our lace challenge! Good Luck

x

Kristine said...

SUPER colors on this Carolyn, they really POP and perfect for Spring =) Love your cute tissue flower too! I never would've guessed that's what it was, blends to nicely with everything =)

karen said...

Oh I love this, what a gorgeous image, thanks so much for joining us at Incy Wincy, Karenxx

~jan said...

Such a beautiful color combination! Your tissue paper flowers are wonderful! Thanks for sharing this pretty card with us at The Paper Variety!

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

OH, I can't tell which flower is the tissue paper or is that flowers? Love the colors, thinking Spring to. Hope all is well Carolyn!

Amy Johnson said...

Wow! I'm so impressed! You made that beautiful flower out of scrunched up tissue paper! Amazing! gorgeous card! Love the colors and all the detail. I think your the first paper-crafter I ever met though that is 'low on supplies'. Most of us our 'hoarders' who buy way more than we need or what we will ever use. Good for you for having such self-control. I certainly don't!

Tamara Morton said...

Hi gorgeous card with wonderful added details Thank you for joining us at Anything goes
Hugs
Tamara

Lesley said...

Gorgeous card, lovely colours and image! Thanks for taking part in the MTTC challenge xx

Debbie said...

Lovely ... thanks for joining us in the Tea Room :)

Pat said...

Gorgeous card, lovely colours and super flower. Thanks for sharing with us at MTTC this week.

Pat xx

Deb said...

wow, beautiful card!
Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge, have a great weekend!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

Shelly Schmidt said...

Gorgeous, wonderful card- I love the tissue paper flower and the butterfly with the sweet pearls- love the pearl accents around the image.

Lisa said...

This is so pretty Carolyn! I luv the colors and the embellishments. Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly :)

Sheri said...

WOW! Love the bold color choice! Very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at The Shabby Tea Room!

Jacqueline said...

love that image paired with those colours. Thanks for playing along at Card Cupids.
Hugs. Jacqueline

Pattie said...

So many pretty things here! Glad you could join us in the Tea Room for our Doilies and Lace challenge!

Geraldine said...

Really lively colours.
Thank you for joining us at By the Cute and Girly challenge this month.
Geraldine

Sandy Ang said...

Such bright and eye-catching colours on your gorgeous card. Have a happy easter

Unknown said...

wow..Fabulous card!!! This is just darling.. I like the way you colored this images. Those flowers are looking pretty and like real.
Thanks for this great card..
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