Hello friends,
A new challenge starts today at Double D Challenges. Team Darlene is hosting this with the theme “April Showers”. You can use anything “water related” as inspiration for your creation – we would love to see what you come up with. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile.
I was inspired by the bright colours of the umbrella in the top left photo of the inspiration picture. I used gingham designer paper which is layered onto light blue card-stock for my background. I stamped and die cut 5 colourful umbrellas. The top part of the umbrellas were stamped twice, fussy cut and then added with mirror tape for dimension on the background. I added some bright green leafy vines and cherry blossoms at the bottom of the card for a “springy” look. I finished off with a sentiment, bows and blue gem stones. This colourful card was a real joy to create!
I entered my card in the following challenges:
- Crafts Galore Encore #86 (April) (ends 04/30) – Always Anything Goes
- Dies R Us Challenge #167 (ends 04/28) – Always Anything Goes with a brand they sell (Dies: StudioLight Essentials stamp and die set “Umbrella” (BASICSDC21) — Memory Box “Tippington Vine” (No 99299))
- Let’s Craft & Create Challenge #170 (ends 04/30) – Anything Goes + option: Add Flowers
- Love to Craft #57 (ends 04/30) – Always Anything Goes
- Sparkles Forum Challenges #139 (ends 04/30) – April Showers bring…
- Allsorts #620 (ends 04/24) – Anything Goes
- 613 Avenue Create (April) #4 (ends 04/30) – Anything Goes + Optional Twist: In the Garden/Create a Card for Spring
A close-up of the umbrellas
The sentiment
The colourful cherry blossoms on the leafy vines
A peep at the inside
Project details
White, blue and scraps of bright card-stock — StudioLight Essentials stamp and die set “Umbrella” (BASICSDC21) — Memory Box “Tippington Vine” (No 99299) — Marianne Design Creatables “Just for You” (LR0224) — Cherry blossoms — Wax cord for bows — Blue gemstones — Tim Holtz distress ink “Faded Jeans” — Derwent Inktense watercolour pencils.
I hope you get inspired to create something beautiful today and that you enjoy today’s post. Take care and thank you for stopping by! I love reading your thoughts in the comments below.
Regards,
Amelia
Apr 26, 2021 @ 16:53:40
Stunning card Amelia inside and out, love love how you added those pretty flowers and all the colors of the rainbow umbrellas!!
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Apr 25, 2021 @ 16:10:59
Lovely colourful creation. Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create.
Hugs, Sandy DT
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Apr 25, 2021 @ 00:10:25
Love the colourful umbrellas. Nice card. Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this week.. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT
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Apr 24, 2021 @ 01:38:59
I LOVE all the bright colors with the sweet gingham background. Really sweet design and the flowers are, as always, the perfect final touch. Great take on the challenge, great card!!!
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Apr 23, 2021 @ 15:07:33
Thank you for joining Allsorts challenge with this entry, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
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Apr 23, 2021 @ 13:25:42
LOVE the rainbow of beautiful umbrellas! Such a sweet and lovely card!
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Apr 23, 2021 @ 00:51:17
Love your stacked umbrellas and gingham background. Just lovely!
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Apr 22, 2021 @ 14:14:03
This is really lovely! Thank you for joining us this week at Allsorts Challenge
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Apr 22, 2021 @ 09:54:23
happy springtime card ! bravo
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Apr 22, 2021 @ 06:39:26
When one umbrella just won’t do it, add a whole bunch! This card is the cat’s meow, and so amazingly cute. I just love it.
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Apr 22, 2021 @ 05:36:17
I love your happy springtime card. Those colorful umbrellas are so cute! Love the flowers, too. Thanks so much for joining in on our latest challenge at Let’s Craft and Create. Cheryl W, DT
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Apr 21, 2021 @ 21:29:33
Your card is so pretty with all the lovely flowers and colorful umbrellas! Thank you so much for joining us at Dies R Us for the challenge!
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Apr 21, 2021 @ 15:37:38
Absolutely beautiful inside & out! What a fabulous design … absolutely LOVE this card!
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Apr 21, 2021 @ 13:09:02
What a pretty and cheerful card! You had me at gingham!
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Apr 21, 2021 @ 07:53:36
Great selection of wonderful colourful umbrellas Amelia, lovely for our challenge theme. xx
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Apr 21, 2021 @ 07:00:16
Amelia, this is such a sweet and happy card. Love all the beautiful bright colours. It’s bound to put a smile on the recipient’s face. Beautifully done!
Lena xx
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