January 20, 2011

Easter thanks


Hello blog friends, happy Thursday to you!

I don't know about you, but I am in full spring mode and cannot stop pulling out pinks, yellows and pale greens to work with. Maybe if I use them enough I can will the snow away! *snort*

I made this card in anticipation of a card and check I receive from my Godmother on every holiday (BD, X-mas, Easter, St. Valentine's Day). 

Yes, I am 33. 
Yes, my Godmother still sends me a check for $20.
Yes, I am blessed!
I hope I can be that type of Auntie when I'm her age too. *wink*

I like to have lots of Thank You cards on hand for those types of occasions. I am a firm believer in thank you notes and cards. The sender should receive SOME sort of acknowledgement, don't you think? I used some pretty PP from Basic Grey's Sultry collection, and only one stamp!

Thanks for stopping by, have a tremendous Thursday!
*mwah*

P.S. For those of you who asked and emailed about the doily I used yesterday (and today!)...it is a digital cutting file that I purchased from here. You can't beat $4!

33 comments:

Laurie said...

Ummm...WOW! This card is beautiful! I love the doily and the little die cut branch! That trim is the perfect addtition with the bow! Just gorgeous!

Kara said...

i am really enjoying your use of patterned papers...really pretty...love the colors too!

Sue Ann said...

WOW WOW WOW ...... BEAUTIFUL!!! The colors the paper the focal image the pom poms LOVE IT ALL!!!

Unknown said...

I'm totally floored. This is gorgeous!!! That diecut is perfect and your layering is amazing!

Christina said...

Oooh, this is so soft and pretty! I can never seem to use such beautiful but busy papers without the rest of my card looking cluttered, but you have achieved a perfect balance. Love the pom-pom trim and button to highlight the sentiment!

Ted said...

Your Godmother is going to absolutely love this! And hey... $20 can get you a nice PTI stamp set and some ribbon to boot! ;) Beautiful card!

Courtney Baker said...

Super cute!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Beautiful and so nice and spring like! I believe a response to the sender is a must too.

Sherry Eckblad said...

beautiful and I love that doily. Wish I had a cricut that did cutting from files.

Camilla said...

Wow - it is so sweet :) She will love it.
I am with you - I think a giver should always receive a thank you back :) That is a part of the joy of giving.

IamDerby said...

Very soft and pretty.

Debbie Gaydos said...

Awwww, that's super sweet of her, and this card is GORGEOUS! I might play with these doily files this afternoon, too! So glad you enabl...er....I mean, informed me of them! ;)

Trees said...

Beautiful card, the combination of all the elements you used adds up to perfection! I love the colors too!

Terri said...

Very pretty. Love that DP. I have not used that doily yet I have to soon though. Looks great!

Amy Kolling said...

WOW!!! Dana, this is utterly stunning and gorgeous! I love that doily and that little sprig, fantastic layout, colors, and trim!
Um, I love this. :)

Keva said...

This is a very sweet card. I don't know about wishing away the snow, but it's worth a shot! :) Love that patterned paper.

Rhonda said...

You are Blessed!!! What a beautiful card but do you have to rush EASTER already???? !! :)

Jill said...

Oh, wow. I literally drew my breath in when I saw your card! It's so beautiful! That paper, that die cut, that doily--really, really lovely, Dana!

Kay D said...

This is stunning- your use of color is beautiful, and I can't believe how AWESOME the pom pom trim looks here!

Lindsay said...

OOOHH this is puurty! I love the papers and details!

alexandra s.m. said...

Gorgeous card!
I don't know how you do it, your cards are so full of yummy details!!

Karen B. said...

This is a drop dead gorgeous card.

Jessie said...

Wow!! Your card is beautiful!!

yyam said...

This is just gorgeous Dana! I love these colors! :)


P/s: What a thoughtful godmother you have...:)

Stephanie said...

Just beautiful, Dana! Love your new doily, too!

Kim O'Connell said...

GASP! That is stunning! That card is WORTH $20! Love that PP, the doiley, the leaves, the button, the colors, the scallops......need I say more?

Unknown said...

This is soooo pretty! Just love the soft pastel colors.

BethieJ said...

Dana this is BEAUTIFUL! she is gonna LOVE it!!!
Have a GREAT day!

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my is this beautiful! Love it so much! Love those spring colors and I was brought up writing thank you notes, so I never have enough made!

Denise said...

This is lovely!! My favorite card while blog-bopping today. It is so smart of you to make thank you's in advance -- and thoughtful.

Gabby said...

Lovely card! Beautiful design, paper and I adore those pom-poms! :)

Jen Carter said...

This is gorgeous!! EVerything about it is beautiful!! Love the colors and the pom pom trim! Love the silk ribbon and the die cuts!

Sasya said...

OH MY GOD, Dana, this is... STUNNING!!!!!! i simply LOVE your card!!!