Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Sparkle N Sprinkle Spring Fling Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Spring Fling Blog hop!  If you hopped here by way of Jessica Griffin, then you are in the right place! Otherwise, you might like starting from the beginning to become eligible for FIVE great prizes on the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog. 

One of the most welcome signs of spring for me when we lived up north, was the profusion of blooming flowers.  I couldn't wait for the those first blooms signaling the coming of warmer weather.  Those memories were the inspiration for this card using the Dream Fairy Set and the Dream Fairy Cut Files.



I also used a sentiment from the Bird Swirl Set that I stamped directly onto the designer paper.  I cut some of the flowers from scraps of the designer paper, then used a hand embosser to soften them up and shape the petals.  I got a dimensional look and they didn't cost me a penny!

You can find a complete supply list and instructions on the Sparkle N Sprinkle site.

Your next stop on the hop is Angie Blasingame.  Be sure to comment on each blog to be eligible for the 2 grand prizes and 3 “random” prizes that are attached to 3 different designers blogs!

The sale items for Feb. at 15% discount are: Art Deco, People, Fantasy & Gail Burton images.

Here's a list in case you "get lost"

                                                                      Jessica Griffin
Charlene Driggs (that's me!)
                                                                       Angie Blasingame

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43 comments:

creativearts said...

Love the fairy!

Donna Ellis said...

Aww, a darling fairy card to welcome in Spring. Cute card, Charlene!

April said...

Wonderful card! I love all the flowers and the fairy. Well done!

Denise Bryant said...

Cute card! Love that sweet fairy!
DeniseB

Cat said...

Your card is stunning! Love the image and gorgeous colors!

Karalee said...

Charlene, what a pretty card. Love all the bling. Well done!

janet33234 said...

Love love love the fairy

jen said...

aww! love the way she's holding that heart! so fun!

Hopemore Studio said...

I hope to see some little fairy's covered in glitter this spring in my flower garden!
~Angie

Gina said...

I love the fairy. thanks.

Shona Erlenborn said...

How awesome is this, love the fairy dancing amongst the flowers (that didn't cost a penny! - Cute!

Karin said...

So pretty! I love the wings on the fairy!

Amanda R said...

Very pretty and that flower is stunning, great job!

Verna Angerhofer said...

What a beautiful and elegant looking card. Love every element you used on it too.

Anonymous said...

What a savy way to do the flowers! I love seeing the fairy on a mature card.

NanaConnie said...

Incredible wings on the fairy, Charlene and your flowers are delightful ! Love the way you made them from dp. Very effective!

Jaybee46 said...

What gorgeous flowers - I miss the flowers of spring here in the desert but making cards and using a flower theme can transport me to where they grow any time. Thanks, Judy Bennett

Robyn Rinehart said...

Charlene these cards are done by a true artist!!!!!

Lana Clarke said...

I love the layers and dimensions to this beautiful colourful card Charlene xx

Anonymous said...

Yes, the flowers are the key to Spring! Thanks for sharing.
Jan Hobbs

Mary said...

Great way to use the designer paper

StampNK said...

Oh! What a gorgeous card! I love the way you colored the fairy and those flowers just WOW me!

Dianne Potter said...

Great card. I love your use of color. Thank you for sharing.

Gerlinde said...

Charlene, this is gorgeous! Great idea using the DP flowers and making them 3D!

Unknown said...

Love the fairy in the spring time flowers, great job.

Ellen Taylor said...

Beautiful Charlene! Those wings are spectacular!

Brenda said...

What a fun card with the little fairy nestled in with the flowers!

Marci M said...

Beautiful card, love it!

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty fairy and I love your flowers, they really finish the card beautifully ! Thanks for sharing !

Karenajo

Cheryl B said...

Cute dream fairy! those cut files are nice!

NWFlamingo said...

Love how she is tucked in between the flowers. cute!

Linda Gibb said...

interesting card. thanks for sharing your ideas with us

Emily said...

The flowers do say spring is here. I like this way you added the layers and the rounded corners. I always forget about that and I love the way they look.

Gina R said...

I have always loved the fairys and this card is amazing

Aurora Christina said...

Love the use of the cut out flowers. Very creative. I love using my scraps in creative ways. I think people forget about that sometimes. Thanks for reminding everyone. Great job and awesome card!

Kathy Vogel said...

I like how you got a dimensional look to your flowers. I wouldn't' have thought of that method. T he fairie's wings are very pretty.

judys said...

The flowers (with beautiful fairy) are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Katy said...

Wow! This card is beautiful! The fairy and flowers are sooo pretty!! Love this!!

Frann said...

That's a beautiful card! I love the colors you've used. They really make the fairy pop. Very nice flowers too.

FrancineB said...

Gorgeous card. Love the rich color. The little fairy is very cute.

Shanna Shands said...

mmmmm Those cookies above and below sound really yummy right now. I love your hop card. Extremely beautiful. I love the tones of the colors and the flowers are just awesome.

E. Marie said...

Lovely card. I am like you I can't wait for Spring and all the lovely flowers. I really like how you shaped these cut out flowers and your fairy is great!! Don't you love the new cut files?

Julie Z said...

Sweet card Charlene! Your fairy just pops right off the card. And the dimensional flowers from DP was such a great idea!

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