Good morning! Can you believe that it is the last day of February? This month has been mostly sick-filled for us, and I feel like it has flown by. Thankfully, Michelle Leone, the newest Papertrey Ink Designer (just had to throw that in there...we're so proud of her!) and wonderful host for this month's 12 Kits of Occasions sent us a fabulous "Garden Party" themed kit, which was just what I needed to end this month with a smile. The cheerful colors and elements are so welcomed at this time of year when we are all anticipating the arrival of spring. The only things I added to the kit were a tiny bit of black twine and sequins, so make sure you head to the supply list here if you want to know more details. On to the cards!
Isn't this little bunny the cutest? Love him and his little bird buddy. (They come in a collection of bunnies and birds from Frantic Stamper).
I am loving the little hints of green starting to pop up outside. I have bulbs already coming up! (Crazy! But it forgot how to snow here this here, so spring is making an early arrival at our house.) Anyway, after winter I'm always reminded just how beautiful green is, so I wanted to let these beautiful green stems shine.
There is a reason the kit is named Garden Party as it also included some super cute cakes from Jane's Doodles and coordinating sentiments. I had a lot of fun using cake on a mini Love Note sized card, which are my new favorite "tag" for birthday gifts.
I loved the patterned paper in this kit, and after seeing Rebecca Luminarias' darling fringe ensemble (if you want to see total cuteness, check it out here) , I just had to fringe a little myself. (This is another mini Love Note size card.)
Another fun cake on a simple tag....doesn't this just scream spring? Love that.
My last card some of the stamped flowers and leaves in the set. The little dot details are so cute. And as luck would have it, it is the Simon Says: Anything Goes Challenge, so I'm linking all of these up for their challenge today.
I sure love how the timing of that challenge works so perfectly with our 12 Kits post. ;)
Thanks for joining me today! Don't forget to go to the 12 Kits of Occasions Blog next, so you can see peeks of what all the other designers and our guest have created with this fabulous spring-filled kit, and then hop along to their blogs. Wishing you a cheerful day!
I love every single one of these. What a great idea to use all the green leaves to create a focal point for a card, and I love the fringed patterned papers. Going to remember that trick!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, Lindsey! But absolutely adore the fringed papers with the 'hi'. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh my..... a beautiful collection (love, love when you do a 'group shot')! Just a bit enamored with the Hello/greenery card, and LOVE the fringe! Let the CASE-ing begin!
ReplyDeleteP.S. A HUGE thank you for taking the lovely kit photo!!
Beautiful cards Lindsey each and every one. Something I love on them all.. the fringe on the HI, the beautiful framed sentiment with the gingham, the soft shading behind the birthday cake.. and the clever way you used the die cuts.. love the foliage popping out of the angled border, and the clean look of the white bunny next to the colorful bouquet of florals! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow...so many wonderful and beautiful cars Lindsey! Love both of your cakes, they look so yummy. And your sweet layered card using bits of the patterned papers, so clever and so sweet. Love your sweet floral cards too but that adorable bunny one is my fav!
ReplyDeleteOh I am in LOVE!! All the layering of the dies is just fabulous Lindsey!! I especially like the cake card with the colored candles and the blended background!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great kit and I love all your creations! Such pretty colors, papers, die cuts and images. No snow here either. Daffodils coming up and I'm not sure they'll survive should cold descend again. Bev
ReplyDeleteOh Lindsey, they're all charming!! Love the way you've used this kit and you've given me so many ideas!! Your sweet tag with the cake and the birthday card following it are my favorites!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome collection, Lindsey! Your first card is so sweet--love the bright flowers with your bunny! And how clever to add some fringing to the CAS design. Using cakes for birthday tags is a great tip--must remember that! I think my favorite is the 'Hello' card. The placement of the greenery looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLindsey, your cards and tags are adorable! Combining the bunny, bird and flower pot made for a sweet spring thank-you card. The green stems do shine with that berry sorbet card stock. Your fringe ensemble looks great, and one can't go wrong using gingham on any card. It snowed here again last night so I'm eager for Spring. Hope the crud left your house as it sure has made the rounds everywhere. Stay healthy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a plethora of sweetness Lindsey! The fringe card is so darling! I'm so gonna try that. The greens peeking out from the angled panel is so lovely and so is the framed floral card and gingham. Love 'em all!! Hope March brings you lots of joy and health. (hugs)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection, Lindsey ... spring's arrived right here in your post! All your projects are gorgeous ... my favourites are those 'love note' sized ones ... sweet fringes ... and a scrumptious cake! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear all that sickness has left, and now bring on Spring!!! Which is exactly what you've managed to do with these darling cards, Lindsey! LOve that you've planted those greens - and I WILL be CASEing that one for sure!!! Go FRINGE - I want to fringe and tassel everything a la Rebecca, and now YOU TOO!! Sadly I wasn't able to get much coloring done... thanks for showing me the way ... thank you, sweet girl ... xx
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Lindsey, all your cards and tags are darling! No surprise to me that visiting your post would bring a smile to my face. I love how you embraced the patterned papers and yet your designs are all wonderfully CAS!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsey, so sorry I am late in commenting. It sure was a quick month sorry it was a sick month for you and I hope thats it..... no more sickness...enough! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards and tags are gorgeous...... love the blended background behind the cake! The oval card with the clusters of blooms is absolutely stunning! The fringe is a great way to show off some of the paper. Love them all and the group photo is so pretty to look at.
Did you seen that Lawn Fawn card in the box die? I guess I saw it late because its out of stock everywhere , I can't wait to get one but thought of you because I thing the kids would love it! So easy with the die.
Hope that all of you are feeling much better by now, Lindsey and that you will be fit and healthy during spring and summer!!!! Oh, and what a wonderful selection of spring cards you have here, my friend!!! I really like the cute and fun note card sized cards!!!! ...and I love the fringes!!!! How you've used the greenery is so sweet!!!! Can't wait to see what all the other ladies did with their kits!!!
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These lovely cards are perfect for me present mood -- longing for spring! I love what you did with the kit!
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