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3/26/2012

CFC #45 ~ Happy Monday!

Hi there and a happy Monday to you all! Hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. Ours was the stay snuggled in at home relaxing kind. Our only outings were church and walks with Max! I did a bit of crafting while the hubs and Max grabbed a nap and have a fun little project for the latest CAS-ual Fridays challenge. This week we are asked to use one pastel and black.

This is a simple project. An inexpensive note pad that I've covered with a piece of black dotted swiss paper. My Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 4 die cut was stamped with the coordinating text pattern. I think the picture is on an angle because the die looks off center! But it's on their straight kids...really!!! Next I die cut and stamped their large simple sunflower using a pastel golden yellow chalk ink. I added a black velvet button to the center for some added interest then a Stickled bumble bee for a touch of glitz! This combo was added to the label with foam tape. And there you have it ~ easy peasy.  Something cute to go by the phone or give as a little gift!

Have a delightful day friends ~Lisa

30 comments:

Unknown said...

This is a stunning card Lisa love the flower and the embossing .Well done Hugs Elaine

Cyndie said...

Awwwww, super cute!! I love seeing different things to do with that sunflower image and die. The addition of the darling bee with the sparkly stickles is such a wonderful finishing touch!

To answer your question on my blog: yes, I made the stamp! Started from a computer-designed image (tried to work a miniature schnauzer into it but just couldn't manage it) then made a negative and then the stamp from some supplies I have here. Hope you enjoy it!

dj said...

Love the look of that chalked ink.....we both used yellow and black...great minds think alike

Ted said...

Lisa, I love how the yellow flower takes center stage - wonderful! :)

missy said...

This is so cute! I love the mixture of polka dots and text and the sparkly bumble bee!

Laurie said...

Lisa this is gorgeous! I love the polka dots and the text in the background! And that flower? Beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Karen B. said...

Beautiful and perfectly clean and simple. Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Tracey McNeely said...

Excellent card Lisa,I love the yellow sunflower on black Mat Stack with the white text. Oh, and of course your signature POLKA DOTS! Love it.

Lisa said...

Great little gift idea that anyone could do! Love the addition of the bumblebee to the flower :) You are the queen of whimsical touches :)

Glenda J said...

WOW - so striking! Perfect for the challenge! Love it!

Ally said...

Awwww, I just love to see that Simple Sunflower! Always makes me smile. ;-)

Such a pretty card, Lisa. I love that little bumblebee on that gorgeous flower, and I love the polka dots and the texted Mat Stack. A perfect project. ;-)

Mona Pendleton said...

Simply beautiful Lisa! Love the PTI goodness! That yellow flower Sunflower is beautiful!

Karen M said...

I love your card - that big yellow flower is fab, hugs xx

Emily Keaton said...

This is adorable, Lisa! Simple, but elegant and perfectly beautiful. This really does make the perfect gift!!

LeAnne said...

I love this---I love all things bee-related, except if they sting me! LOL! I really need to play in this challenge, there are so many ideas rumbling in my head! Your note pad is just delightful!

Mynn xx said...

I adore this, Lisa! LOVE that large yellow flower with the black and white--gorgeous! :)

Brenda said...

Ok, this is absolutely gorgeous! My favorite....that little Bee! How precious!

Michele Gross said...

Lisa, this is really pretty and elegant! LOVE your use of color and texture :) Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Michelle said...

Lisa, this is lovely and so perfect! The sunflower and bee are truely fantastic!

Marie said...

Simply stunning, Lisa. Love that cute little bee. What an original and creative idea. You always amaze me with your creative ideas.

Greta said...

Fantastic project! Very creative!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

How sweet is this?! What a great idea for a fun little notebook! I adore that bee inside the daisy - fabulous! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays! We're so glad you did!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

BEAUTIFUL! LOVE the pastel yellow with the bold black! AMAZING:)

Virginia L. said...

LOVE this, Lisa! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Michelle said...

YEAH!!!!
Congrats on your CAS win for this delightful card, Lisa!

Ally said...

Hey, congratulations on your CAS win! Oh my gosh, I was so happy to see your fabulous card there, you totally deserve it. ;-) Yay!! (Just remember not to pick the Cool Scoop set when you're over at the Stamp Shop, since it's on its way to you as we speak! - hee hee.) Congrats, girl. ;-)

Tigriswillreign said...

Such a lovely card!

Jenny said...

Congrats on your CASual Fridays win Lisa I love the way you decorated the little notebook especially with a glitzy bumble bee :0)
Jenny x

Kelly Griglione said...

Lisa, so excited for you, way to go!! Love your textured button in the middle of the flower. Very striking design. Congrats!!

Colleen Dietrich said...

One of my fave cards of yours, Lisa! It truly is bold, as the challenge calls for, and beautiful as well. Hugs!