Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Inkspirational Challenge #11 - Spring Is In The Air

I'm popping in to share a card I made for this week's Inkspirational Challenge.  Our gals at Inspired By Stamping are joining forces with the crafters at Inkspirational for the month of March and IBS is the sponsor.  You could win great prizes each week.  :-)

The inspiration challenge photo this week features colors I adapted to my card:  greens and purples.



I created a post card using Vintage Post Cards, then added a subtle spring scene with a tree, clouds and a sentiment from Springtime Beauty II, and the birds from Sweet Aviary.


The rose seam binding and crochet lace are from IBS, too.  (links at the end of the post)


If you'd like a chance to win a prize from IBS, link up your creation HERE at Inkspirational.  Have fun!

Thanks for coming by, and have a blessed day. :-)



Stamps: Vintage Postcards, Sweet Aviary, Springtime Beauty II - Inspired By Stamping
Paper: Very Vanilla - SU; Chateau Lavender stack - DCWV
Ink: Early Espresso, Certainly Celery, Soft Sky - SU; Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Old Paper - Ranger; Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMagic Aegean Blue - Tsukineko
Fibers: lace, seam binding - Inspired By Stamping
Other: distressing tool; pearls; metal spiral clip - SU; Copic markers
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"

29 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Lovely card, Colleen. I particularly like that you have created a postcard and incorporated the colours from the inspirational photo. Elizabeth xx

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is beautiful! LOVING the colors and the distressing!

Annette Allen said...

totally gorgeous..love how you stamped the postcard and that little bird image.. perfect..

Hussena said...

What a beautiful card Colleen ...I just love the whole vintage look of that post card and the subtle stamping too ..its Come out so awesome !!

SD pooja said...

Wow ! I loved this vintage postcard !
I must apologize for my absent minded comment on your last post :( ! So silly of me to suggest you the challenge where you r GD..Sorry !

Marisa said...

Great use of the insp. picture! Love the scene you have created here!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Great take! Thanks for the info re link -- sheesh.

sandie said...

Wow Colleen this is fabulous, I love the rose binding and your stamped spring tree. So glad you guys are joining us at Inkspirational and providing our prize x

Loll said...

Beautiful vintage-style card Colleen. Love the collage stamping. Loll xx

♥Jan♥ said...

You ALWAYS inspire me, every post you make. And when I see your cards on Pinterest I am inspired again !! You are really one of the foremost talents in this papercraft world, Colleen, thanks for sharing with the rest of us !

Lisa Elton said...

GASP! Colleen this is dreamy girl! i love the little purple vine running down the middle. So many pretty little elements to drink in, love it!!

Emily Keaton said...

Your inspired card is lovely, Colleen! I really like how you used the post card panel :)

Jennifer said...

Beautiful card, love how you inked everything up! Love that purple vine and those sweet birds.

Joanna M - Inspired by Stamping said...

So beautiful Colleen! xx

Mynn xx said...

So soft and elegant! I adore your stamped images and your fabulous ribbons and lace! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

Maria said...

Very beautiful card, Colleen! Your card makes me smile and am hopeful for spring to come soon! People say they are seeing robins, but I haven't seen one yet! It's always exciting to see that first robin! Take care and hope you're having a great week, hugs!

Marina said...

What a pretty card! I love the postcard base.
Marina
Inkspirational DT

nwilliams6 said...

Colleen this is the sweetest postcard card! I love how soft and detailed it is - what a special feel it portrays - kind of vintage, kind of romantic, but totally announcing Spring. I am so glad Spring has sprung around here - I am so ready for it. Many hugz to you my friend - hope everything is going well. We need to catch up.

Unknown said...

I just love this card. So pretty and It says "spring" all over it..

We have been having beautiful weather here in the desert. But before long I will be whining that it is to hot.. So I am enjoying every minute of it...

Hugs~

Benzi said...

Love the vintage postcard and pretty seam binding...lace, too. Beautiful card!
Guess who won your button tutorial challenge? :-) Big smile........

lisa808 said...

Gorgeous card.

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE this post card look, Colleen! PRETTY colors, too!

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful! You postcard looks so vintage and fabulous! Great stamping. So glad to have you design with us at Inkspirational this week!
- Shauna

Audrey Hiltke said...

Absolutely breathtaking!! I love this wonderful collage/postcard creation!! Absolutely pure perfection Colleen!!
Hugs,
Audrey

Lisbeth K said...

Lovely card! I really like your postcard, and the beautiful colors :) Thank you for designing with us at Inkspirational this month:)

Linda Breedlove said...

Wow... I love those tiny flowers and vines on your post card... the bird and tree, also... and the bow accent! Beautiful, Colleen!
Have a wonderful weekend, friend!
Hugs!

Unknown said...

Hi Colleen! I'm trying to catch up after my visit with my daughter. Your card is just beautiful! You have given me inspiration for that stamp set. I have it and need to ink it up again! Gorgeous colors!
hugs,
Ellen

Leslie Miller said...

Prettiest postcard I've ever seen! Love the colors!

Bonnie said...

Ahhh! Everything about this is so lovely! And that little bow is the perfect finishing touch!

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