Marlena is Faithfully Crafting: ~ColourQ and a Sassafras Flower~

Friday, February 17, 2012

~ColourQ and a Sassafras Flower~

I was so blessed to win some gorgeous Sassafras Flowers from

I used one on this card.

I also recycled a gorgeous heart tag from my daughter's new outfit.

(Inspired Stamps Strength,Sassafras flower,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Piggy Tales DP,Bazzill cardstock,Brilliance red ink,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink fired brick)

ColourQ Challenge #124

Inspired By #11

I am also submitting this to

Paper Crafts February 2012 Gallery Challenge.

6 comments:

Laurel said...: This is so pretty, love that heart and the colours! Thanks for playing!; February 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Sylvia said...: Fun card, Marlena, so cheery! Thanks for joining us at the ColourQ this week.; February 18, 2012 at 12:58 AM
Christina said...: Very sweet card, Marlena! I love seeing everyday items used on cards, like that pretty heart tag. Thanks for playing along with us this week at the ColourQ!; February 19, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Tracey McNeely said...: Such a lovely card Marlena. Using clothing tags is a fantastic idea.; February 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Unknown said...: It's always so fun to win a prize:) I love the big heart and the pink brocade on there. Thanks for playing at CQC, Marlena! hugs:); February 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM
Colleen Dietrich said...: Don't you love upcycling clothing tags? You scored big with this adorable heart tag! ANd congrats on winning some flowers from Laurel. THis one is so sweet!; February 20, 2012 at 6:18 AM

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Friday, February 17, 2012

~ColourQ and a Sassafras Flower~

6 comments: