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Hello Sunshine

Hi everyone! The other day I needed a break from all this dreary weather, so I decided to create a little sunshine of my own. This orange American Crafts ribbon called my name from the Archiver's store window and I just HAD to buy some. So I built the card around the ribbon. I love the way the card turned out, but just as I told Mark when I showed it to him, "This is SO NOT going to photograph well!" It's so much softer and dreamier in real life.

The banana background is embossed with the QuicKutz polka dot folder and the Apricot Appeal background is stamped with a pendant from the Accent Notes set and then the open flower from the Love's Flower set. The main panel is stamped with the Accent Notes frame and cut out with Nestabilities Labels 9. I colored in the fleurishes with an Apricot Appeal marker. The sentiment is also from Accent Notes and is punched with a 1.25" circle punch. To finish off I added some liquid pearls accents and stamped and cut out the little flower from Love's Flower and coated with Spiced Marigold Distress Stickles and a rhinestone.

My Toys:
Stamps: Accent Notes, Love's Flower (Verve)
Paper: Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal (SU!)
Ink: So Saffron, Apricot Appeal (SU!)
Accessories: Spiced Marigold Distress Stickles, Liquid Pearls (Ranger), Labels 9 (Nestabilities), Circle punches (SU!), Polka Dots embossing folder (QuicKutz), ribbon (American Crafts), Rhinestone

23 comments

Beth S said...

I love this card. The colours are so cheery. You made my day.

Jessica Diedrich said...

I ADORE that ribbon-I have it, too and totally bought it to build a card around, LOL! GORGEOUS, Julee! Long time no chat-hope you're doing well...miss ya! xoxo

NormaJ said...

This is a pretty and cheery card.
And I love that gorgeous ribbon.
It matches the sunshine streaming in my window today.

Jackie Pedro said...

It photographed beautifully! Gorgeous card, Julee!

Kerri said...

I think it's soft and dreamy in the photo too! : ) This is so full of sunshine, and that ribbon is just yummy! I got my stamps in the mail yesterday! I always tell my hubby that I can't get over how quick you ship! Thank you!!!

Dana said...

Julee, this is incredible! I can see why that ribbon called your name...you made it shine! Of course I may be partial because orange is my fave color, but it's an amazing card anyway!

Chriss Blagrave said...

What a pretty card Julee! Love these colours!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Love the ribbon!! Love the colors!! LOVE this happy card Julee!! Girl, when things speak to you, you sure listen!! Gorgeous work!! Gorgeous, I tell ya!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, Julee! That ribbon is delish for sure :). I am certain I would have bought it, too. Thanks for sharing some of your sunshine. We need it with all the snow they are expecting over the weekend. Bring on SPRING! ;)

Mary J said...

Julee, what a wonderful card - sooo beautiful!

Sandy Knecht said...

Your card turned out beautiful. Who wouldn't want to receive it!

Marisa said...

Love how the nestie fits this image!! Fabulously cheery colours and a wonderful card.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Julee!! Love the bright and fun colors and that ribbon is yummy!!

Katie Cotton said...

oh i LOVE this!!! Phenom job!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

I think it photographed perfectly! It's GORGEOUS, Julee! It is so fresh, bright and FUN! I just adore it!

Amber Hight said...

This is so fabulous Jules! I have some of that ribbon (a yard, boo!) so I'm hoarding it, lol!
Love the orange tones, such a happy card:)

Anonymous said...

Julee!!!This card is amazing, I love the brightness of it! I love the larger polka dot folder, I must find that!! It's a beauty girl! Hope you are feeling better!

Ravengirl said...

This is really beautiful and I just love the colors you have chosen today!

Susan said...

I love this, just the sunshine we needed.

“For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.”- Psalm 33:4-5

Maureen said...

mmmm, very dreamy in the photo as well...love the layered panel right up to the circles :) Great inspiration :)

Sophie said...

I love this card!!! Beautiful color!!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! I love your creations. I have been following your blog for a long time--this is my first comment. Do you have any pull with Archivers to come to my state?? I had one 3 miles from my house in MN and now 0! I'm seriously jealous!
Jan J

Pat (mspfd) said...

What a great card. Perfect guy card!