Magic of the Moment

Hello, precious friends! I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I'm sharing a soft and sweet encouragement card on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today.♥︎

A crafty friend of mine is a tough stretch, so I created this card to encourage her to embrace every tiny bit of magic she can find. (We do make the most wonderful friends in this community, don't we?) How I treasure these beautiful Wild Orchid Crafts flowers! Every card is an indoor garden for the special recipient.♥︎

I combined pink and white blossoms, which sparkle with a touch of Glamour Dust paint. A vintage crown pin (on special!) is nestled within. The dreamy papers are from Maja Design's Sofiero collection.♥︎

White Cotton Lace adorns the sides, while White Net Lace ruffles across my floral arrangement.♥︎  The lace floral corners are from my stash. I wanted to add softness to my bouquet without adding leaves, so I tucked in a few lace roses (inspired by my sweet teamie Evgenia!).

I pray this is a ray of sunshine in my friend's life. Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a beautiful day!♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE TRELLIS ROSES 40mm~ MKX-682

WHITE WILD ROSES~ QVR-014

WHITE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-020

MIXED PINK CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-039

MIXED PINK MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-256

2-TONE PINK/IVORY GYPSOPHILA~ GST-230

MIXED PINK ROSEBUDS~ MKX-252

WHITE COTTON LACE~ MKX-334

WHITE NET LACE~ MKX-584

WHITE CROWN PIN~ GST-119

Congratulations

Hello, treasured friends! I'm posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing a celebratory card for a precious new baby. ♥︎

Soft and sweet is my favorite combination for baby cards (and all cards!), so I incorporated several Wild Orchid Crafts trims for supreme sweetness. ♥︎ The darling papers are from Pion Design's Theodore and Bella.

Ruffle trim flutters along the bottom, which I've topped with a gorgeous flat-back pearl sting. Up top is a pretty eyelet trim, which I truly adore. The curved border is a Marianne Design die. For extra ruffles, I crinkled up white vintage seam binding for my primary floral arrangement. ♥︎

Have you seen the gorgeous metal embellishments in the store? I fell in love with the heart charm set (naturally!) and adhered one with pink Divine Twine. ♥︎ It's a lovely touch of pink and gold to my neutral palette card.

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

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC LILIES~ MKX-296

WHITE TRELLIS ROSE 35mm~ MKX-682

WHITE OPEN ROSES 10mm~ MKX-013

WHITE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-020

2-TONE BABY PINK/IVORY GYPSOPHILA~ GST-230

WHITE RUFFLED LACE~ MKX-268

WHITE COTTON LACE~ MKX-334

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING~ MKX-472

PINK DIVINE TWINE~ MKX-545

WHITE FLAT BACK PEARL STRING 4mm~ MKX-612

MIXED METAL HEART EMBELLISHMENTS~ GST-032

Sweet Pink Birthday

Hello, sweet friends! After a bout with the dreaded flu bug, I am back in action and will be sprinkling your blogs with love later today! I hope you are healthy and happy.♥︎ I am posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, sharing a sweet pink birthday card.

Blossoming in love for the special day, my bouquet is filled with roses, sweetheart blossoms, rosebuds, and gorgeous tulips. Oh the beauty of WOC.♥︎

I combined Pink Mist and Mixed Pink flowers for a variety of pink shades, nestled alongside pure white beauties. ♥︎ The dreamy papers are from Maja Design's Sofiero collection. I kept the framed design mostly open because it's just so lovely.. I envision it as the butterflies dancing around a sweet scene, with darling rosebuds sprinkling atop the birthday girl.

The bow is made with lovely Pink Tulip seam binding and my sentiment is trimmed with White Net Lace. (Yes, I have an affinity for doing that.) ♥︎ The pretty frame is Tutti Design's Butterfly Oval, which makes my heart happy.

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

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

PINK MIST OPEN ROSES 20mm~ MKX-028

MIXED PINK TULIPS~ MKX-143

MIXED PINK MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-256

MIXED PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-014

MIXED PINK ROSEBUDS~ MKX-252

WHITE WILD ROSES~ QVR-014

WHITE OPEN ROSES 10mm~ MKX-013

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-328

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

WHITE NET LACE~ MKX-584

PINK TULIP VINTAGE SEAM BINDING~ MKX-482

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

Birthday Wishes

Hello, sweet friends! I hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, sharing a wee bit of birthday inspiration for a dear friend's special day. ♥︎

Speaking of birthdays, I was blessed with some amazing crazy gifts on Friday for mine and I couldn't wait to put some to use!

My focal point is made up of dreamy Sue Wilson dies (Maddie and Lauren), which were part of a gift! I love them so much. My friend loves elegance and sweetness, so I paired beautifully ruffly white blossoms with darling Rose Pink roses. Isn't that a gorgeous shade of pink? ♥︎ It is perfect for my Maja Design papers. The heart paper is from Vintage Baby, while the rest are from Vintage Summer Basics.

I continue to be enamored with the relatively new White Lotus flowers... the abundance of sunshiny yellow nestled in the centers is irresistible. ♥︎ I have nestled it alongside a Chrysanthemum, which has long been one of my all-time favorite WOC blooms. 

For the center detailing, adorable miniature sweetheart blossoms accompany Rose Pink roses, to which I added a tiny trail of pearls. I hope she loves it.

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

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE LOTUS FLOWERS~ MKX-350

MIXED PASTEL CHRYSANTHEMUMS Set A~ QVR-030

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

ROSE PINK OPEN ROSES 10mm and 15mm~ MKX-008

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-224

WHITE CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-053

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-328

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

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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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Snowy Christmas

Hello, sweet friends! I hope your week is off to a sparkly start! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, sharing a snowy Christmas inspiration.

I used Foamiran for my poinsettia, which has a lovely soft effect; perfect for a peaceful Christmas. :) For a festive pop of red, my poinsettia is centered with a red bead berry spray.♥️

Cascading from either side are babies breath fabric flowers. Their wispiness and pearly elegance make my heart dance! Although the white option is currently out of stock, the pale blue is available and would be stunning for wintry Christmas creations.♥️

I created a ruffly lace snowdrift, lined with my favorite flat-back pearl string, before nestling in a Wycinanka chipboard Christmas tree. Self-adhesive pearls were sprinkled atop.♥️The sentiment is from My Craft Spot (no longer in business), which is cut out with a Spellbinders banner die and trimmed with lace.

Tucked within my floral arrangement are pearl snowflakes and frosted berries. The sparkling iciness of winter is magical.♥️The pretty papers are from Pion Design's The Night Before Christmas.

Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a beautiful day. :)♥️

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

FLOWER MAKING FOAM

RED BEAD BERRY SPRAY~ GST-152

WHITE FROSTED BERRY SPRAY~ MKX-600

BABIES BREATH FABRIC FLOWERS

PEARL SNOWFLAKES~ MKX-423

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

WHITE NET LACE~ MKX-584

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

Celebrating Love

Hello, precious friends! I hope you're having a beautiful day. I will be visiting you this week, which fills me with endless joy. I'm popping in with a quick post, as I am on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog with a sweet little love card. ♥︎

Blue and pink is one of my (many) favorite color combinations, so I topped my Maja Design sky blue paper with sweet pink and pristine white. Wild Orchid Crafts pinks are irresistible. ♥︎ My chipboard sentiment is from Wycinanka.

Gorgeous Pink Mist Cottage Roses called to me for this occasion. They are exceptionally beautiful, especially for a romantic card. Nestled amongst them are a variety of flowers, blossoming in love. ♥︎ Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms are too adorable for words, so I tucked in a few.

A stunning Filigree Metal Corner brings a touch of shiny elegance, while Pink Tulip vintage seam binding adds a ruffle of softness. ♥︎ The darling butterfly is a Sue Wilson die.

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

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

PINK MIST COTTAGE ROSES 25mm~ MKX-666

MINIATURE MIXED PINK SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-256

MIXED PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-014

2-TONE PINK BLUSH COMSOS DAISIES~ MKX-425

2-TONE BABY PINK/IVORY GYPSOPHILA~ GST-230

VINTAGE COLOUR OPEN ROSES 15mm and 10mm~ MKX-043

WHITE WILD ROSES~ QVR-014

WHITE CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-053

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAYS~ GST-155

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

PINK TULIP VINTAGE SEAM BINDING

FILIGREE SILVER CORNERS~ MKX-632

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