Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Love and kindness...


Howdy, howdy! I've been hard at work again making this card with Easter colors (to me anyway) and using some of my wonderful Magnolia DP, which I tend to hoard. I finally broke down and cut some up to use for the sketch this week on Friday Sketcher's Challenge. I really loved the examples used and hope you'll find this sketch gets your creative juices flowing!

Here is a picture of the sketch and their fabulous prize is from Whiff of Joy...




For my card this week I chose to use #3030 Tilda with Big Ribbon. She is adorable and a dream to color. You can find her here at Magnolia-licious and she is from the You're So Special collection. I actually colored her with the intentions of using an altogether different paper, but the purples didn't match the way I would have liked, so I used just the yellow with Elegant Eggplant CS from SU to complement it.

Here is my card...



A closer view of Tilda...




The top portion of the inside of my card...



Finally, here is the whole inside of my card...



Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Don't forget about Daylight savings beginning on Sunday in the wee small hours of the morning. It will be great to have longer days for playing outside with the kids, but, UGH, they'll be up earlier in the mornings too until we get the schedule realigned!

Hugs,
Barb








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  1. KarenMarch 8, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love it!! : )

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  2. LindaCMarch 8, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    This card is beautiful...love everything about it!

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  3. Leslie Anne AvilaMarch 8, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Barb,
    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!! I love what you done with the sketch. Beautiful colors.
    Hugs to you,
    Leslie

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  4. Dewi HasanMarch 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Very cheerfl colour Barb...always inspiring...I love your creations so much...

    xoxo,
    Dewi

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  5. RosieMarch 8, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wow Barb, this is gorgeous! Your coloring is fabulous as always. I love the yellow and purple combo...gotta give that a try. Thanks too for the reminder about Sunday! Hugs, Rosemary

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  6. charleneMarch 8, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Very pretty Barb I love her !

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  7. Scrap AffairMarch 8, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Very cheerfl colours, interesting layout. And inside card-so warm and cozy)

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  8. justme1972March 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    very pretty barb!!!! and i do love how you did the inside!

    justme,
    laura

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  9. Only By His GraceMarch 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    A lovely card for Easter Barb. That yellow is so lovely and fresh. I love the blue with it. Tilda is colored beautifully. The layout is great and I love the sentiment.
    Hugs Maz

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  10. JulieMarch 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Just gorgeous Barb!

    Hope the mammogram went well. ;D

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  11. Sharon CaudleMarch 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Love the yellow and purple combo, Barb! What a great sketch! Your coloring is gorgeous as it always is. Your flowers are perfect and love the frame you've put Tilda in! Gorgeous work my friend! Glad you had a great day!
    big hugs!
    Sharon

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  12. CamiMarch 8, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Oh Barb, this is such a sunny and delightful card so prettily done in the soft yellow shade and lilac, Easter colors for sure! Your card is pretty inside and out and so is your coloring!
    Hugs, Cami

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  13. paolaMarch 8, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    You totally rocked this combo my friend, and your cards always look so proffesional, you go girlsfirend, this is stunning. The butterflies are the perfect touch to the whole thing, beautiful!
    chat later
    smiles
    Paola

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  14. Patti JoMarch 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Oh Barb, sooo cute! Don't ya just love her??!!! Wonderful design and use of the Maggie papers! Beautiful card! Don't know how you are managing the kids and still turning out gorgeous cards!!! Amazing!!!!

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  15. NormaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Oh gorgeous card, Barb. What an adorable Tilda with Big Ribbon...and bloomers..LOL. Yay, I have her too--just haven't played with her yet. Love her in her Easter yellow--always superb colouring. You papers are gorgeous--love the daffodils. Love your oval die cuts too.

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  16. ChristineMarch 9, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    What a gorgeous card, Barb! Beautifully coloured, as always!

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  17. LINDA W.March 9, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    GORGEOUS Barb!!! love your color combo......beautiful coloring as
    always...love it...love it
    hugs Linda

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  18. ♥♥RubyM:)♥♥March 9, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    UHHH LOVING THE COLOR PALETTE!!!Nice job on the coloring sweet pea.Oh and I see the florist in you has kicked in again tehee!

    I admit i'm hoarding my magnolia paper too lol!!! You're a brave lady lol!!!!!!! GORGEOUS CARD hun and thank goodness for reminded me of daylight savings.I don't want the kids to wake up early
    though :( THAT WAS MY TIME....

    MAYBE I WON'T TELL THEM LOL!!!!!!!!!!((HUGS))Ruby♥

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  19. CandyMarch 9, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    A beautiful card Barb, inside and out!
    Love the papers you have used and your awesome colouring of Tilda :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  20. Handcrafted by HelenMarch 9, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I love your card, the layout is great and such a pretty colour combination with yellow and purple.

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  21. HMarch 9, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Wow Barb thus card is gorgeous I love the yellow and purple color together
    have fun with the kids.
    Hugs harma

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  22. ZoeMarch 9, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    ooo Barb... LOVE LOVE!! This card is absolutely precious. The purple and yellow is MUCH prettier than my purple and pink. :) Fantastic colouring and I love the bright highlights. Oh and the papers. I know what you mean. I have trouble too and only just recently broke them out for a card. Was just tidying up and all the scraps (even tiny ones) went into my scrap pile, just in case! Hugs sweetie! xxoo

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  23. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Oh this color combo is perfect Barb and this little Tilda is a real cutie. The DP's are gorgeous and I can certainly understand why you would hoard them :)
    TFS
    hugs

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  24. BethMarch 9, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Oh, so pretty, Barb! Love the colors and the papers you've chosen. Gorgeous coloring too!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I love your use of yellow! Great card.
    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  26. cathylynnMarch 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Hello Barb! GEE WIZZ!!! I'm sitting here with my jaw dropped looking at your card. This is incredible! I love the DP and Tilda looks right at home so Glorious. You decorated the inside as beautiful as the out. My goodness girl where do you find the time?? You are one very talented gal!! Oh and I have to tell you the robins flew in last Saturday in the snow! HEHE!!! Spring is here, Yipppee!!!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  27. PatMarch 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Hi Barb...gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!! I love this little Tilda...and your DPs perfectly showcase her!! Love the DPs...and those butterflies are the perfect touch!! Have a fun weekend with the kiddos! Pat

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  28. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    She is so very precious! I love those yummy papers and the colors look fantastic!! Great job on the sketch too!HUGS

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  29. Barb FMarch 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Soooo cute!! Have been so busy lately that I missed seeing everyone's art. Yours is wonderful! I absolutely love your cards and this one is no different! Love the color choices you have made - perfect with the flowers and papers! Hugs to you, Barb F

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  30. RachMarch 9, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    this is gorgeous hun, such delish papers and i love what you did with the sketch. thank you for playing along with us @ Friday sketchers. hugs rachx

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  31. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Very beautiful Barb! Love the bright yellow colors! I too have been hoarding my Magnolia papers - they are gorgeous! What a great sketch this is. Love the pretty flower arranging around your card! Tilda is colored beautifully!

    Have a great day, hugs, Angela

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  32. MyrnaMarch 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Love the bright Spring colors on your card Barb! Tilda is adorable! As always love your flowers. :-)

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  33. SandyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous card Barb - love this sketch. Sounds like things are going well -
    XO
    Sandy

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  34. SandyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Had to leave my comment unfinished - but am back - I love this sketch. It makes up into the most beautiful card - and you have interpreted it to perfection - of course you are known for your flower arrangements - perfect as is your coloring. Yummy card!
    XO sandy

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  35. ReneMarch 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I am SO glad you got to play and boy, when you play, you go ALL OUT! This is SO pretty! I love the yellow...we haven't seen the sun in about 3 days and I needed this card! ;D
    GORGEOUS Barb!
    Rene :D

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  36. TeriMarch 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Ohhhh... soooo pretty!!! I just love the colors, they are just "Easter" to me!!!! Oh how I love that little Tilda with the big bow!!! Sommeday I will be able to get the ones I really, really want.. I hope!! Fabulous job as usual!! Enjoy the little ones!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  37. PaulaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love the DP (I understand the hoarding of such paper!). The coloring of Ms Tilda looks great, I love everything about this card!!

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  38. Christina C.March 9, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Oh my goodness, how gorgeous!!! Love your beautiful card...such happy colors and the details are absolutely luscious!

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  39. JuliepMarch 9, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Awe Barb, she is just beautiful. The colors are so bright and cheery and all the details on this make it so pretty. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

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  40. MoniqueMarch 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    It's beautifull Barb.

    Hugs Monique

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  41. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Hi Barb! Beautiful Spring card! So many wonderful details...beautifully colored and designed... Tilda makes me smile! and I love the bunny paper too!
    Pam Going Postal

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  42. Danielle ChampagneMarch 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Hi Barb, gorgeouscard, Love this Tilda with a big bow, she soooo pretty. Your combo color is beautiful, sunshine yellow and navy blue, always loved those colors together. Beautiful bouquet of flowers, perfect with the butterfly. Love your sentiment... very precious.
    Hugs. Danielle.

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  43. cabio's craft cornerMarch 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Barb, this is a gorgeous card with delightful yellow & black combo.
    Beautiful take on of this sketch and it sure reminds me of spring :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  44. Pen to PaperMarch 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Barb these are perfect Easter colors. I really love the way this came out. The flowers are so pretty and so is your coloring. I think I like the DPs the most though. So cute!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  45. EulandaMarch 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Ooooooooooh FABULOUS card!! Love that coloring, she is such a cute image and your flowers are gorgeous! Great take on the sketch! Hugs!

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  46. MarthaMarch 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Barb,

    This card is precious and I am glad you had to go with the yellow! It is so cheerful and bright and ready for spring. Glad everything is going well.

    Love and blessings, Martha

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  47. Jodie from OzMarch 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Barb, OMG your card is beautiful inside & out, the colours & embellies are wonderful, I can understand why you have been hoarding that gorgeous paper. The image is adorable and you've coloured her perfectly. Have a great week. Looking forward to updates of your gorgeous babies. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  48. SharonMarch 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    A stunning card Barb. Just love your colour combo and your colouring is superb. Insides are stunning! hugs Sharon

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  49. ChrisOctober 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Beautiful card, Barb! I love the colors as well as the design. Your Tilda looks wonderful. The inside is just as lovely!

    XO,
    Chris

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Hugs....Barb

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