Sunday, April 16, 2017

Happy Easter Card 2017

Happy Easter!  It has been a very warm day today with record temperatures.  It will be a bit more seasonable tomorrow and the next couple of days.  We had a busy day visiting relatives.  I am now looking for some relaxing time this evening.

My card today features papers from Pion Design's Easter Greetings collection.  I love the soft colors and sweet images in this collection.


The base was made from lavender colored cardstock.  The top scalloped edge was made with a Martha Stewart punch.  All paper edges were inked and distressed.  I added some lace trim to peek out from under the layers.  The image was cut with a Tim Holtz stitched oval die and then framed with a Spellbinders die.  The Recollections flowers were given a coat of gesso to soften the color.  Vintage buttons and seam binding were added for a more shabby feel.  The banner sentiment was cut from the papers.  I gave a touch of yellow Stickles to the flowers and the tiny chick.


I decided to dress up the envelope a bit by placing a decorative lace/pearl trim down the side with an egg shape cut from the papers.  The edge of the egg was inked and distressed.  I added a bit of purple flower trim to the egg for decoration.


Well, that's about it for me today.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a wonderful week ahead.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by.  I do appreciate your sweet comments.

13 comments:

  1. Beautiful soft delicate layers and a beautifully designed card Patty. The gorgeous embellishments are the perfect addition and I love how you have decorated the envelope too. Glad you managed to find some time to create this fabulous card. Xxx

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  2. Your card is simply gorgeous. I love all the layering, the soft colours and the pretty details.

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  3. Oh such a pretty card, I love the lavender colors and pretty envelope too.. Have a good week ahead!

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  4. Omgoodness, this is absolutely stunning, Patty! I LOVE all your layers and papers, and that soft lavender color is stealing my heart! Gorgeous focal image. Love how you added the yellow Stickles and love your whitewashed flowers. Fabulous trim peeking beneath, and LOVE the scalloped border across the top of the card!
    Hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday, my friend!

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  5. I like your surprising card very much. The purple tones are really beautiful!!
    Lia xx

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  6. A very gorgeous Easter card, Patty!! The egg balloon with the chick is just pretty and adorable!! Lovely papers, scalloped frame, lace, and beautiful flowers! Love the shades of purple, too! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!!

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  7. Patty, your Easter card is so beautiful and delicate! I love that image both on the card and envelope and all the sweet details like the lace and buttons. Love the shades of lilac--a favorite! Hugs!

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  8. Hope you had a Happy Easter Patty! Your card is gorgeous! So elegant!

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  9. Happy Easter, Patty! Injuries kept me away yet again, but I am happy to be back now. What a treat to see your most recent creation uses one of my all-time favorite paper collections! How I LOVE this set.. I've never used a set as often as I did that one. :) Your design is extraordinarily beautiful, filed with sweetness and softness. The envelope is gorgeous. Thank you for the endless inspiration, my friend. Have a lovely night. :)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  10. Such a lovely sweet image and your lace, ribbon, buttons and flowers are a pretty combination. Beautiful work.
    Julie x

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  11. So very pretty - love all that lace,ribbon and die cuts! One of my favorite colors-lavender!

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  12. Absolutely stunning Patty. This is one of my all time favourite Pion collections and you have used it so beautifully! Wonderful frame for the main image, so intricate. The laces and butterflies and flowers are perfectly placed, a gorgeous creation my friend! hugs :)

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