Wednesday, July 25, 2012

~July 2012 Blog Hop~







Here is my CAS creation~





based on these inspirational photo colors:






I pulled out my BoBunny Country Garden pack for this one~all that color is packed into that lil' apple!




I added sewing for Less Is More:Week 77 ~Sewing


The gorgeous frame is from Joan's generous prize pack that included Little Yellow Bicycle's Clear Cuts Shapes~LOVE!!!


One quote I've heard this week at archery camp that convicted me


...."BE TEACHABLE"...


Yes, you are NEVER too old to learn new things.


I signed up with my girls and I'm learning a ton of lil' details about holding a bow; aiming at the target; etc.


Just when I think I know what I'm doing...there's another step!

It's just like life, I guess. ;)




I kept most of the card white with just a pop of color for 






The stitches I chose for my card mimic the subtle ruffles in the cake...the frame has gentle dots circling around...





Thanks for stopping in today~I appreciate the company! ;)






Stamps: Papertrey Ink Communique Sentiments Mini Set
Die: Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die
Ink: Memento Ink pistachio
Paper:Georgia Pacific white,BoBunny Country Garden Pack
Other:Little Yellow Bicycle Clear Cuts Shapes,Martha Stewart border punch,Mark's Finest Papers twine




21 comments:

Leigh Penner said...

Great card! I love the bottom border!

The-crafty-corner said...

Hi,Very pretty card-love your design :) x

Annette Allen said...

wow totally love this...

Kara said...

so beautiful!! i love your card!!

Helen F. said...

Stunning and simple all at the same time! LOVE your card, Marlena :)

Kristii said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Love the sweet details- so perfectly CAS!!!!

Tracey McNeely said...

Really beautiful Marlena, that apple is so fun.

Karen (carefree creations) said...

Beautiful! I love the little stitched lines - so a great touch. Awesome CAS card!

Sara Mac said...

Hi Marlena! I'm so glad you stopped by my blog to say hello. It's been too long for sure. I really love this adorable card. The bottom detail is so cool. Love the "Be Teachable" quote too. Certainly something to remember. Hope you are well.

Chrissy Larson said...

This is super cute!! Love it!

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Such a lovely card, and how neat that you are learning archery!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Kelly Griglione said...

ooooh, love your colorful apple! What a great idea to use patterned paper like that for dies. And the stitching is so fun too.

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a neat take on the photo Marlena. Love that apple, the circle element... the stitching looks great!

Marijke said...

beautiful card

Alice Golden said...

Love your interpretation of the ruffles - lovely card!

Anonymous said...

What a great card. I love all the detail and how they work together.

Viv said...

Just gorgeous Marlena, cute little apple and great stitchery too :) Viv xx

Susan said...

Very clean and very simple...so PERFECT for the LIM challenge! Love it!

Chrissie said...

This looks really cool Marlena!
Super card.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

nancy said...

This is a fabulous card, so well balanced.

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Marlena! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)