Those of us who live in the US may not be all that familiar with St. David's Day (March 1st), but he's the patron saint of Wales. Wales has two primary symbols of its country; one is the daffodil and the other is the leek. My own daffodils have just started blooming this week so I think it's a perfect symbol for St. David's Day. The inspirational photo for the Just Inspirational challenge this time really made me think about daffodil yellows so here's my card and the photo.
I used a sketch from Fairy Fun Friday and the digi is from Floppy Latte, our sponsor for this challenge. I love cameos and I love silhouette stamps so when I saw this one at Floppy Latte, you know I fell in love with it! I wanted to use bright daffodil yellows (even though the flowers on the silhouette aren't daffodils) and the purple flowers in the photo gave me an excuse to also use my favorite color along with the yellow.
Papers are all from my stash (probably DCWV but who knows for sure), and I added shading to the image and sparkle gel pen to the flower centers, both on the image and the paper flowers on the card. The lavender ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and it's one of my favorites for spring/Easter themes. I'm almost out of it so will be off shopping for more of it soon. The three yellow dew drops seemed to fit in with the spring time feel of this card and they added a little extra bling.
Challenges for this card:
Fairy Tale -- Spring
Glitter Geeks -- St. David's Day
Hiding in My Craft Room -- Bring on Spring
House That Stamps Built -- Pastels
Outlawz Paper a la Mode -- Flower Power
Pattie's Creations -- Vintage
Stamp Man -- Colors of Spring
Stamping for the Weekend -- Bingo: ribbon, sparkle, flowers
Stemplesonnen -- A flower for you
I hope this card brightens your day and may all my friends in Wales have a wonderful St. David's Day! Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
I used a sketch from Fairy Fun Friday and the digi is from Floppy Latte, our sponsor for this challenge. I love cameos and I love silhouette stamps so when I saw this one at Floppy Latte, you know I fell in love with it! I wanted to use bright daffodil yellows (even though the flowers on the silhouette aren't daffodils) and the purple flowers in the photo gave me an excuse to also use my favorite color along with the yellow.
Papers are all from my stash (probably DCWV but who knows for sure), and I added shading to the image and sparkle gel pen to the flower centers, both on the image and the paper flowers on the card. The lavender ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and it's one of my favorites for spring/Easter themes. I'm almost out of it so will be off shopping for more of it soon. The three yellow dew drops seemed to fit in with the spring time feel of this card and they added a little extra bling.
Challenges for this card:
Fairy Tale -- Spring
Glitter Geeks -- St. David's Day
Hiding in My Craft Room -- Bring on Spring
House That Stamps Built -- Pastels
Outlawz Paper a la Mode -- Flower Power
Pattie's Creations -- Vintage
Stamp Man -- Colors of Spring
Stamping for the Weekend -- Bingo: ribbon, sparkle, flowers
Stemplesonnen -- A flower for you
I hope this card brightens your day and may all my friends in Wales have a wonderful St. David's Day! Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
25 Comments that I appreciate. Thank you.:
A lovely card. I like silhouettes but never really know what to do with them, so this has given me plenty of inspiration! Thank you!
Connie, beautiful image and the whole card is just lovely. Great shades of yellow. Thanks for letting us know about St. David Day. I'd never heard of it.
Isn't this silhouette the sweetest? Your card is darling, Connie, and the colors are fantastic! Love the contrast in your panels, especially with the dark outline!
This is lovely - I love purple and yellow together - one of my favorite combos! The silhouette is stunning.
Ganz toll gemacht!
Danke für deine Teilnahme an der Stempelsonnenchallenge.
LG Dreja
This is beautiful, gorgeous colours and design, love it! Thanks for joining us at Glitter Geeks this week, Paula ;))
Whoa!!! Connie, this is just outstanding! LOVE the entire card. Beautiful image and such wonderful colors.
Lynn
Tolle Karte.
Vielen Dank für die Teilnahme an der Stempelsonnenchallenge.
LG Tina
Thanks for playing in our 'Vintage' Challenge #38, and for using a Digital OR Stamped image!
Sandi ♥
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Great card Connie! Thanks for joining us at Glitter Geeks this week :) xx
What a stunning card! I love the spring colours! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca
Gorgeous card Connie! Love the colours you have used and that image is devine. My daffodils too have started to bloom!
Hugs
Linda xxx
Connie, this is a beautiful silhouette with lovely colors. I love Spring and the daffodils but my allergies are already about to kill me. So miserable. Hopefully, it won't last more than 2 weeks.
I think the culprit is some of the trees that are coming out. Ugh!
Yep, I am the one that deleted my comment above...sorry..had a problem.
This is wonderful.... I love the image, and those patterned papers! THanks for sharing at Glitter Geeks!
I had not heard of St David's day- well, your card certainly is beautiful! I love the Silhouette and the flowers are just lovely!
Gorgeous card Connie. I love black and yellow together and the silhouette is beautiful. Fantastic card. "Hugs"
ps. Nothing blooming here yet but some things are peeking though the ground.
Lovely silhouette showcased so beautifully by your design. Fabulous work!
What a stunning card, just love the colours you have used :)
Thanks for joining us at HIMCR
Cheers Jennie
First, I have to say....LOVE your cat photos and comments!!! Cracked me up....I am also owned by a cat....with BIG cattitude. Secondly....your card is fantastic. I love silhouettes and the now I have daffodil envy. (I live in Maine....we're under snow).Thanks for playing with us at The House That Stamps Built.
Wonderful.
Thanks fopr joining us at stempelsonnenchallenge.
Hugs stine
Great bright spring card x
Thanks for playing along with us at stampin' for the weekend & good luck x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
This is so beautiful! I love everything about it. Thanks for joining us at Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge.
Hugs
Pattie ♥
This is STUNNING! That image is so powerful--LOVE the colors you chose, too! :) Fabulous!!!
Lovely card you have made!
Thank you so much for joining us at SFTW!
/Sabina
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