Sometimes I sit back, sigh, and wish to be a farm-girl... milk the cows, gather eggs, cook all day long (I would LOVE that) but it only exists in my grand imagination.
Back to the subject of this blog =) ... an early little valentine card created with love and with two challenges in mind: Mona's CR84FN9 and Debbie's Shabby Tea Room ... peach, yellow, and pink and 11 elements.
I loved the stretch my creative juice got... so much fun! My eleven elements... vintage trim, stitching, buttons, baker's twine, crystals, pearls, ribbon, flowers, a trinket pin, glitter, and Webster's Pages patterned paper.
Everyone's getting ready for February and so am I =)
I'm excited about the whole, new year. Many wonderful opportunities and blessings are coming up... to name a couple:
- I will turn 19 ... another year before 20! Almost there.
- I will join the DT of a wonderful company that makes sweet, simple stamps... made-in-USA, clear stamps, my favorite kind. it will be announced late January or early February.
I'm so glad for the many opportunities that have opened up to me after I started this little blog. I will do my best to keep you all updated, and inspired, as we go along. Thank you to everyone of you who have encouraged me in the early months of beginnings here. I hope we will have a wonderful year together.
Oh, a few more pictures, before I forget...
Love my PTI sentiments.
Goodnight! Goodmorning to my American friends...
~ Vi
Lovely Viola! Great job of incorporating all of those elements! Congrats on your new successes! I can't wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeletethis is so soft beautiful and elegant!!! I love it!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Viola! I love all the soft colors and the flower on top of the birdcage is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card Viola! Love how you added dimension with the birdcage! The shimmery hearts are eye catching! Thanks for playing along with the CR84FN challenge - hope to see you again :)
ReplyDeleteMy, your year is off to an amazing start. Although muted in colors, this card carries a big punch. This is my first time visiting your blog, but after seeing this card, I know that I'll be back for a long visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous start to 2011 for you. You have made another amazing creation, absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeletetake care,
Mandy
Well you started 2011 with a bang! This card is so FAB! LOVE the shadow birdcage and then the dimensional one and I LOVE the glittery white hearts! The lace and other details are pretty, too! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love thee! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to start the year!! This is such a pretty card. I love the birdcage and the soft lace border, so many details. Lovely!! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN.
ReplyDeleteStunning girl! This is soft and romantic. Perfect Valentines card. You did a wonderful job with the colors. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at CR84FN!
Absolutely gorgeous, Viola! Such a soft and feminine card.. Congrats on your wonderful new opportunities! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!
ReplyDeleteAnother magical creation - just gorgeous! Girl....you are talented! Thank you for joining us this week at TSTR and for your endless inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. You have an amazing gift to "see" beauty in your creative process. Your results are truly works of art. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Viola! :) It certainly sounds like an exciting year ahead! Why do I get the feeling that its going to be the PTI team? ;) And btw, I posted your package yesterday, so it should reach you by end of the week. Let me know when you get it!
ReplyDeleteWOW Viola!! Your talent incredible!!! This is by far, one of the prettiest cards I have ever seen!! Congrats on your new endeavors!!! Keep us posted!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Holy moly Viola!!! This is AMAZING!!! WOW!!! This is soooo pretty!!! It is romantic and soft! You've NAILED the shabby look girl!!! Absolutely stunning composition and use of the challenge colors! Congrats on the upcoming exciting news!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you could play along with us at CR84FN! Hope you'll join us again next week!
Happy New year to you Viola! Congrats! So excited for you! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely, once again, Viola! It's been a busy day for me...The first day my little rascals have been back in school, but I knew it was about time for a post from you, and here you are! So glad I checked before I went to bed! You've been holding out on me on your good news!! I can't wait to hear the details but I'm not surprised you've been snatched up by a lucky design team! Have a great day! Much love and congratulations to you!
ReplyDeletehi Viola,
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling it's PTI!! If so, YEAH YEAH YEAH!! I love them!!
How pretty! Love the websters pages with the added birdcage and embellies! Thanks for playing at CR84FN!
ReplyDeleteWith awesome talents like yours I am sure you will go far and congrats on being a DT & GDT! Can't wait for you to spill the beans... Happy New Year 2011 :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, love the little lace trim on the birdcage, and all the different interest.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad for you , Vio, you certainly deserve it , talented as you are !
ReplyDeleteLove your new card . That lace work on top of the cage and the softness - o my.....
Congratulations !!!
Rosa
Congratulations Viola on becoming a DT member and also being a GD!! You deserved it; your creations are always gorgeous and I find a lot of inspiration here. This card too; it's breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteViola ... WOWOWOWOWOW!!!! Absolute shabby and vintage gorgeousness :) Thanks for sharing your talents with us all this week in the Tea Room :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! Congratulations on all your accomplishments - what a great start to the new year! I hope you can join us again at CR84FN!
ReplyDeleteVery-very beuatiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card! Congratulations on your upcoming 'jobs.'
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I live on a farm, don't milk a cow, have chickens but have no idea where they lay the eggs so I can't gather them and I hate to cook. :)