Friday, March 18, 2011

A Time to Bloom Blog Hop



Spring is such a marvelous time of year! A time of warming weather, of lengthening days, and best of all, a time of vibrant colors and new life -- a time to BLOOM! Join the Deedee's Digis Design Team today as we celebrate the (almost) start of this very special season with a "Time to Bloom" blog hop!

If this is your first stop on the hop, be sure to visit the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog, where you will find the directions for participating in the hop, a chance to win the grand prize of a $15 credit to our store, AND a little gift for you!

I love Spring (and the weather the past two days has certainly been springlike, so I am one happy lady!) That being said, I wanted to create a card that is fresh like spring and fun, too.


The images and sentiment are part of Deedee's Digis Little Miracles set.


Here's a sneak peek of the inside of my card:


and a better look:


Spring is Time to Bloom!



I used a border punch (EK Success American Girl Collection) to create a fun grassy border complete with flowers and ladybugs.



The tiny dragonfly is a brad.




Your next stop on the hop is Jerusha.
Before you leave, please be sure to leave me a comment in order to be entered to win $5 in free digis of your choice from the Deedee's Digis store! You have until 12 noon Eastern Time on Sunday to comment. I will choose a random winner then, and all winners will be announced on Monday at Crafting with Deedee's Digis -- be sure to check back then to see if you've won.

Thanks so much for joining us today, and may all the blessings of Spring be yours!



Images & Sentiments: Deedee's Digis Little Miracles
Ink: Copic Markers and Copic Spica Pens
Cardstock: Stampin' UP! Bashful Blue, Black, and Daffodil Delight
All Other Papers: from my scrap file
Embellishments: Michael's Dashes, Dots & Checks Ribbon and dragonfly brads (vendor unknown)

43 comments:

Sandy said...

What a fantastic card! I love how you coordinated your images to work with your papers! There's such a fun element too of seeing the inside of cards too. Your card is beautifully done!!!

DQ said...

What an awesome card, love the border punch, DP and added brad.
TFS!

Tricia said...

I like how you decorated the inside. I always forget to do that!

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Jeanette. What a beautiful card and with so much wonderful detail. Love the image and all the other panels. So much to look at and decorated beautifully inside too. Happy crafting.
With love, Sandra xxx

Jennifer Scull said...

such a fun card! :)

Barb said...

Very pretty card Jeanette--and it does remind me of spring. Great colors!

Collette said...

Fabulous, Jeanette! Love the layout & how you've used the images from this set - May see a case, lol, I love it that much!

kadie said...

Gorgeous card, J! Love how you've showcased the image and what a fun way to use that punch!! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

MiamiKel said...

Look at you! This is just toooo cute!! What a fabulous border, perfect for your ladybud, dragonfly spring card! Love ya, my friend! x0x0

Rhonda Miller said...

What a fabulous card. I love the images you chose and that border punch is perfect. TFS.

Tink said...

FANTASTIC!! Your card is just BEAUTIFUL!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, Jeanette -- what a marvelous Spring scene you have created here! It's fun how the images work so well with your papers, and that border punch is just too cute! Super sweet!!!

Unknown said...

Fun card Jeanette! Love your border.

Dixie said...

Beautifully decorated card, inside and out! The layout is fantastic and I really love that border.

Lori said...

This is so sweet, Janette! I love that little border and all of the flying bugs you've used today! The inside is spectacular.

Anonymous said...

cute card! The punched border is perfect for it too. I like how you finished the inside of the card also.

Kathy and Lucky said...

There is just cuteness all over this card Jeanette, love it. The images, the border punch and the paper are just so perfect together. Have a great weekend.

Ceal said...

so sweet and super cuteness!

Lori said...

This is beautiful! I love the border punch and how you decorated the inside!

Angela - Bookaunt said...

Very nice card - I love dragonflies - so this is right up my alley

Sheila said...

I just love your little border across your card. It really makes you think of spring.

Unknown said...

I love the spring look with the flowers and dragon flies. Thanks for sharing your card.

Tameko said...

Wonderful card. Love the design, colors, and embellishments!

Shelly said...

Lovely card! It's very pretty inside too. I love that sentiment.

April said...

I sure do love how you put your cards together! I wanna be you when I grow up!!

Lisa R. said...

Wow! Such detail in your creation! Love the coloring, layers, paper, EVERYTHING! Awesome job.

Sheila said...

Great card. Love your choice of images and sentiment.

Vickie said...

Nice card Jeanette! Never thought about using a border punch. It really adds to the card. Also the dragonfly image is adorable! The last few days have been great. Now it is back to being chilly.

Linda said...

I love the border touch, I especially like the inside, I'm never patient enough to do that

:: BlueInks :: said...

Your card is just fab! That grass punch is perfect. Love all of the details.

Lori said...

Love the design on the inside. It's a nice extra touch.

Darlene said...

Jeanette, you've captured the essence of Spring beautifully in this card! The colors, fun layout, whimsical accents, all are perfect!

Gerlinde said...

What a fun card! Love all the details - I know they take time to put together!

Bits N Bobs said...

Truly beautiful card.
Love the sentiment on the front :O)

Debbie D said...

You have brought the true image of Spring to paper. What a fun card. Have a happy Spring.

dweatter said...

Beautiful card my friend. I love the border punch - how perfect! And you added dragonfly embellishment is perfect. Very nice card.

Debbie B said...

Good job on your card!!! Very cute. Thanks for showing how you finished the inside. I always have trouble figuring that part out. TFS


Debbie B

Alison L said...

A beautiful card. I love the combination. I also love what you have done on the inside.

Stephanie said...

What a beautiful card -- inside and out. I love all the little details you included...from the grass border, dragonfly brad...all of it.

Stephanie-DT

KristensCreations said...

I love this card. I especially like the grass punch! Too cute!

Lauren said...

How great is this?? Cute card, wonderful border, I love it!!

Kelley said...

Your border punch is perfect for this card. Thank you for sharing with us.

Rene said...

Wow, this is a lovely card with loads of detail! Great work!!