Joy and Laughter

Hello, sweet friends! Happy New Year! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, sharing a sweet little card. I adore WOC purples so much that I couldn't resist making a card to coordinate with my previously posted tag.♥︎

The pastel lilac Cherry Blossoms pair so beautifully with the deeper purple of the English Rose and Gypsophila. The largest flower is the stunning Chelsea Rose, one of my favorite additions to the WOC store last year.♥︎ My papers are from LemonCraft's Violet Silence.

Sweetheart Blossoms (and Minis!) trail up the side, while a sparkly Bead Berry Spray adorns the bottom. Nestled within are the most darling leaves, touched with sweet pink love.♥︎

A heart crowns my Anna Griffin sentiment, as elegant as it is heartfelt.  The pretty frame is from Sue Wilson's Lauren collection, which was a beautiful gift from a sweet friend. All of my flowers have been trimmed in Glitter Paint for sparkle.

Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a lovely day!♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE CHELSEA ROSES~ MKX-311

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC ENGLISH ROSES~ MKX-411

MIXED PASTEL CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-247

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-224

MINIATURE MIXED PASTEL SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-265

2-TONE LILAC GYPSOPHILA~ GST-235

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE ASTER DAISIES~ GST-216

WHITE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-020

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

2-TONE LT. GREEN/BABY PINK LEAVES~ MKX-248

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Violet Friendship Tag

Merry Christmas Eve, sweet friends! I pray you have the loveliest celebrations of our dear Savior's birth. It has been a crazy year but I look forward to getting back on track with regular visiting in the new year now that I am mostly settled into our new home. It will be SO nice to leave you endless crafty love.

I am posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing some violet-inspired inspiration.♥︎

For my sweet little tag, I combined shades of purple with pure white and sunshiny pastel yellow.♥︎ The pretty papers are from LemonCraft's Violet Silence collection.

White Vintage Seam Binding ruffles above the lovely blossoms.♥︎ My layered trims are from my stash.

The purple English Rose is one of my favorites, which is surrounded by a variety of delicate flowers. Oh the beauty of Wild Orchid Crafts goodies.♥︎

Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a blessed Christmas!♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC ENGLISH ROSES~ MKX-411

MIXED RED/WHITE WILD ROSES~ QVR-015

MIXED PASTEL CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-247

MINIATURE MIXED PASTEL SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-265

WHITE ASTER DAISIES~ GST-216

WHITE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-020

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

MIXED PAPER LEAVES~ MKX-435

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING~ MKX-472

Traditional Christmas

Hello, sweet friends! My hubby and I moved into our new home and although boxes remain unfinished (including crafty goodies!), I'm grateful for new beginnings and sweet blessings. I will be catching up as soon as I can. Words cannot express how I miss you!

I'm posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing a festive inspiration. I have an affinity for traditional Christmas colors, so today I have a card in deep reds and emerald greens.♥️

My beautiful blossoms have been trimmed with Glamour Dust for Christmas sparkle.♥️The gorgeous papers are from LemonCraft's Christmas Carols, which are from my sweetest friend Lisa's store.

Nestled amongst the flowers is a Red Bead Berry Spray, which adds the loveliest textures.♥️The reindeer bauble and snowflake chippies are from Wycinanka.

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a beautiful day!♥️

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

MIXED RED AND WHITE WILD ROSES 30mm~ QVR-015

DEEP RED CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-046

DEEP RED OPEN ROSES 15mm~ MKX-002

RED BEAD BERRY SPRAY~ GST-152

WHITE ASTER DAISY~ GST-216

MINIATURE WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-328

Baby Love ♥︎

Hello, sparkly friends! I am in the midst of moving (a happy thing!) but will be checking in very soon! I hope your weekend is as beautiful as your hearts! I'm sharing a sweet little Welcome Baby card on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today. This is also my contribution for the 10/31 challenge at Deep Ocean, where our theme is Inspired by a Song/Movie!

Is there anything more precious than baby love (and sweet lullabies)? ♥︎

To celebrate the new arrival, I have used several of Wild Orchid Crafts' dreamy blues. The pastel and antique blue blossoms are a favorite of mine (especially for wintry creations). ♥︎ My darling papers are from LemonCraft's Tiny Miracles. Oh how these make my heart dance! The sweetest little baby is tucked within a sparkling Wycinanka chipboard frame. I paired it with a stunning Ornate Lace 3D embossing folder from Crafter's Companion.

For a trio of larger delights, I have paired the new Lotus with a Trellis Rose and a Magnolia. The Mixed Pastel Magnolias collection is truly magnificent. ♥︎ For additional touches of blue, I nestled in Aster Daises, Lilies, and Cherry Blossoms.

My card base was made with Sue Wilson's Ornate Pierced Design in her Noble collection. It is a lovely set! It is trimmed in my favorite polka dot ruffle lace. My sentiment is from My Craft Spot (no longer in business.) 

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a wonderful day! ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE LOTUS~ MKX-350

WHITE TRELLIS ROSES 40mm~ MKX-682

MIXED PASTEL MANGOLIAS~ QVR-029

MIXED 2-TONE CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-077

MIXED MINIATURE PASTEL SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-265

MIXED PASTEL ROSEBUDS 4mm~ MKX-622

2-TONE ANTIQUE BLUE ASTER DAISIES~ GST-282

MIXED BLUE LILIES~ MKX-132

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE OPEN ROSE 20mm~ MKX-013

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

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Blossoming Love

Happy October, precious friends! I hope you're having a blessed weekend. I'm excited to tell you that I continue to improve and made this card yesterday with the smallest amount of pain in years. It brings tears to my eyes! Thank you for the endless love you've shown me. :)

I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, sharing a love card featuring the newest WOC rose: Chelsea! Aren't they stunning? I incorporated two ivory chelsea roses and I am thoroughly enamored with them. ♥︎

The large pink magnolias are from the pastel magnolia set. They are perfectly dreamy and pair beautifully with the chelsea roses. The gorgeous shade of pink also appears in several other flowers, with the sweet cherry blossom being my favorite. ♥︎

Nestled up top is a white Lotus, which is also a recent addition to WOC. The blossoming heart trails downward to miniature sweetheart blossoms and tiny rosebuds. The edges of my flowers are painted in sweet sparkle. ♥︎

My gorgeous papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection (it's nearly all used up now!), while the pretty chipboard elements are from Wycinanka. The heart die-cut is from Crafter's Companions Love is in the Air set. Thank you for visiting and I wish you a beautiful day! ♥︎

Hugs,

Karen ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

IVORY CHELSEA ROSES~ MKX-420

WHITE LOTUS~ MKX-350

MIXED PASTEL MAGNOLIAS~ QVR-029

MIXED 2-TONE CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-077

MIXED MINIATURE PASTEL SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-265

MIXED PINK ROSEBUDS 4mm~ MKX-252

MIXED PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-014

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE OPEN ROSES 15mm~ MKX-013

MIXED PASTEL CHRYSANTHEMUMS: SET A~ QVR-030

MIXED PAPER LEAVES~ MKX-435

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

HEART PEARLS~ GST-033

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Beautiful Friend

Hello, treasured friends! I am posting a friendship card today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, which features Foamiran flowers. This is my first time working with them and I enjoyed it immensely.♥︎

For my first try, I used Rosy Owl-Heart Flower dies with pink and purple foam. I am eager to experiment with coloring white foam, but I do love these vibrant shades of pink and purple. They are pure happiness.♥︎ My chippies are from Wycinanka, while my papers are from LemonCraft's Tiny Miracles. Oh how dreamy they are. ♥︎

The large flowers are centered with white and pink bead berry sprays, while the smaller flower nestled between them is centered with pearl stamens. I incorporated lovely flowers of pink, purple, and sunshiny yellow into my arrangement.

Tucked within my flowers are my favorite leaves... the light green and baby pink combination makes for the sweetest foliage possible.♥︎ Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a beautiful day!

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

*MIXED PINK APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-211

*MIXED 2-TONE COLOUR CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-077

*MIXED PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-014

*MIXED PURPLE/LILAX MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-261

*WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

*BABY PINK BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-153

*2-TONE LILAC GYPSOPHILA

*PINK FLOWER MAKING FOAM~ MKX-720

*PURPLE FLOWER MAKING FOAM

*ROSY OWL HEART FLOWER DIES

*2-TONE LT. GREEN/BABY PINK LEAVES~ MKX-248

*WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

You Are Amazing ♥︎

Hello, precious friends! I have some wonderful news: I will begin sprinkling your blogs with love today, for which I am grateful! I dearly miss you and am thankful for your endless love and prayers during tribulation. ♥︎

I'm posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing some sweet and sparkly inspiration. ♥︎ This is also my DT contribution for Deep Ocean, where we are playing with a fun Bingo Board! This card is to bring nature's beauty to a cancer warrior who is unable to enjoy the outdoors.

Amongst my pink and white flowers are pops of sunshine with pastel yellow cherry blossoms and mini sweetheart blossoms. I couldn't resist using the lovely organza rose trimming, as it pairs so beautifully with LemonCraft's Tiny Miracles collection. ♥︎ Plus, it's just gorgeous!

Atop my crackled Wycinanka birdhouses are sparkling embellishments: Rhinestone flowers with diamond centers. They are so darling that I sprinkled a few extras throughout my card. ♥︎ WOC pearls serve as my birdhouse hangers and also line the sentiment nestled within the bouquet. For pretty texture, I lined the back of the birdhouse openings with vintage seam binding.

My card base and floral frame are from Sue Wilson's Delicate Garden die set. The delightful birdies are from Resting Birds by Memory Box. How dreamy it is to play with Wild Orchid Crafts goodies.... I pray it delivers healing love, engulfing her in everything beautiful. Thank you for visiting and I wish you a blessed day. ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

PINK MIST COTTAGE ROSES 25mm~ MKX-666

PINK MIST OPEN ROSES 20mm~ MKX-028

MIXED PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-O14

MIXED PASTEL CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-247

MIXED PASTEL MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-265

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-625

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

MAGNOLIAS~ QVR-029

MIXED PINK FLOWERS AND EMBELLISHMENTS STARTER PACK~ MKX-327

MIXED LEAVES~ MKX-435

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS~ GST-155

WHITE SMALL ORGANZA ROSE TRIM~ MKX-462

SIAM PINK VINTAGE SEAM BINDING~ MKX-485

RHINESTONE FLOWERS WITH DIAMOND CENTER~ GST-168

WHITE FLATBACK PEARL STRING 4mm~ MKX-612

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

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All My Love

Hello, treasured friends! It has been fairly quiet this year on my sparkly little blog, but I am truly back at last. Heartfelt gratitude to those who have stuck with me and to my dear friend Lisa for filling in for me at WOC. I am thankful for all of you! ♥︎

I'm posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing a sweet little card. One of my favorite aspects of cardmaking is that it is such a beautiful way to deliver love. ♥︎

Atop a Wycinanka lacy chipboard heart are pale pink and white flowers, chosen for their sweet delicacy. This is for a kindred heart who is soon releasing her first inspirational book.. I want to remind her that my and God's love are with her every moment of this journey. ♥︎

Tucked within the blossoms are gorgeous WOC metal embellishments: a lovely crown pin and sparkly rhinestone pearl. Layered trims provide extra softness, while a whimsical Sue Wilson butterfly reveals beauty within... along with a pearly path of hope. ♥︎ Fluttering from the corner and beneath the Marianne Design Wave Border are my all-time favorite Wycinanka Summer Wedding borders.

The papers are from LemonCrafts stunning Heart Painted collection. I hope this encourages my friend's beautiful heart. Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a beautiful day! ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

Pink Mist Cottage Roses 25mm~ MKX-666

Mixed Pink Apple Blossoms~ MKX-211

Mixed Pink Cherry Blossoms~ MKX-039

Pale Pink Hip Rosebuds~ GST-060

2-Tone Baby Pink/Ivory Aster Daisies~ GST-223

2-Tone Baby Pink/Ivory Gypsophila~ GST-230

White Sweetheart Blossoms~ MKX-336

Pink Mist Open Roses 15mm~ MKX-028

White Vintage Seam Binding

Ivory Guipure Lace~ MKX-555

White Net Lace~ MKX-584

Ivory Decorative Galoon Lace MKX-404

White Crown Pins~ GST-119

Flat Back Pearls in Diamond Circle~ MKX-657

Heart Shaped Ivory Pearl Beads~ GST-033

White Self-Adhesive Pearls 3mm~ MKX-506

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Dream

Hello, sparkly friends! After a month away, I am grateful to be crafting again! Thank you for sticking with me. ♥︎

I am posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, combining two of my favorite themes: gardens and ballet. ♥︎ I made this for a cancer warrior who dreams of returning to dance... to encourage her to never give up on the miracle she needs. The gorgeous papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection.

My pretty papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection, which are perfect to lift up a downcast heart. WOC purple flowers are exquisite, especially when blooming in abundance. I adore Tea Roses, which I have paired with sweet Cottage Roses and Hip Rosebuds. White Babies Breath and Seam Binding add touches of softness to our spring garden. Pearls are irresistible to me, so a gorgeous Crown Pin is tucked within my flowers and I used a Pearl Heart for corner detailing.

My ballerina is a Marianne Design die, which is adorned with Self-Adhesive Pearls and Net Lace. The gorgeous Blueberry Swirls Lattice is a Wycinanka chippie, which I have given a white-wash of acrylic paint. The lovely heart is also a Marianne die, which I have sponged with Milled Lavender distress ink.

Lilies and a beautiful Magnolia blossom above, while stunning Rose Organza Trim (small) lines the side. I love this precious recipient with all of my heart and pray this reminds her that with unwavering faith in our dear Father above, all things are possible. ♥︎

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a blessed day! ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC COTTAGE ROSES 25mm~ QVR-046

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC TEA ROSES 40mm~ QVR-017

MIXED PURPLE TONE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-018

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC LILIES~ MKX-130

MAGNOLIA~ QVR-029

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-625

WHITE BABIES BREATH

2-TONE GREEN/BABY PINK MULBERRY LEAVES~ MKX-248

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS~ GST-155

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING

WHITE SMALL ORGANZA ROSE TRIMMING~ MKX-462

WHITE NET LACE~ MKX-584

WHITE CROWN PINS~ GST-119

HEART SHAPED IVORY PEARL BEADS~ GST-033

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

Lovely challenge entered:
* Lemoncrafters Facebook Challenge: Spring!

Sweet Springtime Love

Hello, treasured friends! I am unexpectedly away but will be back soon to sprinkle love all over your beautiful blogs! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog with a sweet springtime-inspired card. Like many, I am eager for the beauty of spring after an atypical winter. Thankfully gorgeous Wild Orchid Crafts flowers bloom all year long.♥︎

The sweetness of spring guided my design, where animal friends frolic amongst the stunning WOC goodies.♥︎ This was made for another cancer warrior who needs to be surrounded by pure sweetness! I used several Wycinanka chippies, all of which have been covered in crackle paste. The tiny birdies are from Memory Box dies, while the wavy border is from Marianne Design.

I am thoroughly in love with mini-sweetheart blossoms... they couldn't be more precious! I nestled in a few sunshiny yellow ones for little sunbeams. The butterfly resting atop the swirly Easter egg chippie is from Sue Wilson. Gorgeous and whimsical WOC trims are layered and divided with a beautiful flat-back pearl string.

Even the foliage is sweetened with pink... I can't seem to stop using these darling colorful leaves.♥︎ It's frigid outside, but spring is in full force all over my craft desk. :) The gorgeous papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection.♥︎

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a lovely day!♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE COTTAGE ROSES~ MKX-683

MIXED VINTAGE COLOUR OPEN ROSES~ MKX-043

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-625

LILAC MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-560

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-328

MIXED PINK TULIPS~ MKX-302

WHITE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-020

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS

2-TONE GREEN/BABY PINK MULBERRY LEAVES~ MKX-248

IVORY GUIPURE LACE~ MKX-555

WHITE COTTON LACE~ MKX-467

WHITE FLAT BACK PEARL STRING 4mm~ MKX-612

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

Sweet Encouragement

Happy Sunday, sweet friends! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, which fills me with warm fuzzies. Dreams do come true. ♥︎

Just as this adventure begins, sadly my DT term with Wycinanka is reaching its end. I wish all the best to the new team they will recruit! What an incredible experience it has been! It is an honor to design for such an inspiring company, with an owner even more wonderful than the goodies he creates. Every day with them was a blessing and I am grateful for the opportunity bestowed upon me. ♥︎

Today I have an encouragement card to share, blossoming in hope for a college student battling cancer for the second time. Emma's kindness and courage inspire me every day. ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts and Wycinanka products deliver beauty beyond measure. ♥︎ The lovely Wycinanka Blueberry Swirls Frame was turned into a trellis of sorts, where stunning WOC blossoms (and hope) abound. This Hot Air Balloon is one of my all-time favorite chippies and it serves as the perfect avenue to carry my prayers to Emma.

Gorgeous pink and white Autumn Blossoms and Babies Breath ruffle atop lovely WOC Seam Binding. A Bead Berry Spray Cluster and sweet two-tone leaves are nestled within.

Smaller clusters of lovely flowers accent my frame, with touches of pink sprinkled throughout. My chippies have been sponged with white acrylic paint.

Self-adhesive Pearls accent my hot air balloon for a touch of elegance, while a Heart Pearl Bead adorns the delicate garden frame background.

Rose Organza Trim (small) lines the bottom of my card and I have trimmed my LDRS Creative sentiment with Net Lace. The beautiful LemonCraft papers are a combination of patterns from Tiny Miracles and Just Love Me. Their papers are so dreamy! The base and elegant background are Sue Wilson's Delicate Garden. I hope this brings a smile to her heart of gold. ♥️

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a beautiful day! ♥︎

Lovely Challenges Entered:

 *Fussy and Fancy~ Fussy and Fancy

 *Jo's Scrap Shack Fun-Day Friday~ Anything Goes

 *LemonCraft~ Gossamer Love (Gorgeous moodboard)

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

PINK AUTUMN BLOSSOM~ MKX-459

BABY PINK BABIES BREATH ~ MKX-530

MIXED PINK COTTAGE ROSES~ QVR-043

PINK MIST OPEN ROSES 20mm ~ MKX-028

WHITE CHERRY BLOSSOMS ~ MKX-053

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS ~ MKX-625

WHITE COSMOS DAISIES ~ MKX-119

2-TONE GREEN/BABY PINK MULBERRY LEAVES~ MKX-248

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS~ GST-155

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING ~ MKX-472

WHITE SMALL ORGANZA ROSE TRIMMING ~ MKX-462

WHITE NET LACE ~ MKX-584

HEART SHAPED IVORY PEARL BEADS ~ GST-033

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm ~ MKX-506

Valentine Gift Packaging

Hello, sweet friends! I hope you're having a beautiful week! Today begins a new challenge at Deep Ocean, which is all things Hearts!♥️ One of my Wycinanka tasks is to create gift packaging for Valentine's Day, which is perfect for this challenge.

To hold a little gift of love, I prettied up a fun Wycinanka Pyramid Box inside and out.♥️

And now for a peek inside...

For my lovey-dovey box, I chose papers from LemonCraft's House of Roses and gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.♥️

Since it is to be handled, I kept the exterior fairly simple with just a few touches of sweetness. A Wycinanka wreath is adorned with a two-tone miniature sweetheart blossom and tucked beneath a pretty wild rose. The heart trim from Live & Love Crafts is one of my favorites... I couldn't resist wrapping up the box with love.♥️

The gorgeous wreath inside has darling hearts along it, although I unintentionally covered up many of them. The I Love You chippie is nestled within to deliver my heartfelt greeting. Along the corners and behind the flowers are tiny hearts and butterflies. 

A little present will be tucked inside, but I wanted it decorated to also be a gift in and of itself. Be sure to check out the inspirations from my fabulous teamies! Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a sparkly day.♥️

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