Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Smiles

I thought I'd share a card that I made for several magazine submissions, but it was never chosen.  I still like it, because it uses some favorite stamp sets and lots of printed papers....


supplies: Hero Arts CG291 Three Dotted Flowers, CL490 Sending Smiles Messages, many different design papers, lace, tiny pink buttons, twine

Hope you're having a great week so far!  It's turned wonderfully cooler here, in the low 70's, and sunny - my kind of weather!

Last night I was visiting a very special blog in Germany and Franziska ended her post with this link to a beautiful piece of music, which I know, but haven't listened to for quite awhile.  It touched me deeply and so I'm sharing it with you, too, today: I love this so much, I think I'll put it up as a link over on my sidebar.

20 comments:

joy said...

Hi, Lin! What a beautiful start to my day - your card is so very pretty. I, too, loved Franziska's music video. Thanks for sharing it here, also. Enjoy the weather; it's gonna' get HOT again!!!

Betty said...

well i love it too - don't know what those judges were thinking!!!

Jackie said...

Your card is beautiful! The magazines I have seen lately make me wonder...what were they thinking publishing some of the ones they do and passing over yours, and others, too, I'm sure. They need new editorial staff, I think.

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful! Love the soft pinks and the lace and text! LOVE!

Pam W Merwin said...

Oh my - I don't like it - I LOVE IT! Such great papers and I love the text background :)

Barb said...

I can't imagine why this wasn't chosen, Lin - it's so pretty! Love all the printed paper, and the flowers and lace are gorgeous! :)

Maureen Morton said...

Such a winner, Lin! You do wonders with the layered flower.....over and over again! I love that tune, too - haven't heard it in years. Thanks for all you share!

Elizabeth Allan said...

How could this not be published?! Love the mix of elements and all those wonderfully layered flowers!

Robin K. said...

There's soooooo much to love about this card Lin! I don't understand sometimes what the mag editors are looking for...... I will have to check out Franziska's music -thanks for sharing:)

Kara Lynne said...

This is gorgeous! I love those paper pieced flowers and that beautiful lace. What's not to love?!

MaryH said...

Gosh, I can't imagine why this beauty was not chosen. Some of the things I've seen lately in the usual mags certainly don't come even close to this one. It's lovely with the colors & DSP, and thanks for sharing.

Dawn T said...

what a delightful card Lin. Love the PP and lace.

Helen L said...

This card made me catch my breath: soooo beautiful!! thanks for sharing :-)

Annette Allen said...

oh i so love this...those flowers look amazing...such a great combo of DP...totally love this..

Colleen Dietrich said...

Oh, what a pity it wasn't chosen for publication. I LOVE, love it, Lin. It's so you, and it's so 'me' too! LOL

judkajudi said...

Well, the card is stunningly beautiful and the music started my day on a very high note!! Hugs!

Wanda G (stampcat) said...

Oh wow!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I would so pick this for MY magazine! Just lovely. Made me happy tonight just to see it! XOXO

walchowDesign said...

Beautiful mix of text and flowers bg and the addition of lace makes is so feminine, Lin!

The embossing folder is from Boofle by docrafts.

Jacqueline said...

What a gorgeous card Lin - I see you are still inspired in your card making, I hope mine comes back!

Brenda said...

Oh how beautiful Lin! Gorgeous papers and I love your design!