Monday, April 25, 2011

A new challenge and a new purpose

I thrive on challenges because they get me moving!  Having visited Jacqueline's always-beautiful blog today, I saw that she was participating in a blog challenge on "Sideoats and Scribbles" called "Make-It + Mail-It."   It was exactly what I needed!

I began by choosing 3 pieces of patterned paper from a 6x6 Memory Box pad and a deep edge punch.  (Along the way, I changed my mind about the punch when I remembered a new set of fancy tag Shapeabilities from Spellbinder.) The card was completed in 20 minutes, which is a record for me. (Each photo will enlarge with a click.)






10 comments:

Kathy (krolski) said...

Beautiful card! Love the tree with pink.

Vada said...

Oh Evelyn, You could make me one of these any day of the week!!! It is sooo rich,and striking(ly) Beautiful!!! Love it. Hugs Vada

thestampinglady said...

Stunning Card. I really like the colors, just the the cherry blossoms or the redbuds we have in this area. Darlene

Scrumplescrunch said...

A lovely clean and crisp card Evelyn, and what a bonus that you let us view the process. Love the way you have stamped the Branch image(what stamp is that?) Your fancy tag is beautifully done.
Did you think of perhaps placing it 3D?
It is a constructive criticism Evelyn not meant to offend.
Smiles:)

sideoats + scribbles said...

Oh wow, what a beautiful card! Just so very pretty.

Thanks so much for playing in the first ever Make-It + Mail-It! YAY! :)

Lynn Stevens said...

WOW, only 20 minutes? Its gorgeous!!!!
hugs Lynn

Jacqueline said...

Wow Evelyn, this is gorgeous!! I have that paper too - thanks for the inspiration!

joy said...

This is such a beautiful card, Evelyn! Love it!

Cynthia Schelzig said...

is this pretty or WHAT!!! Gorgeous!

Lisa Gordon said...

You are amazing Evelyn, and your work is so very beautiful!