Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Earth Day.... Trendy Trees!!

Happy Earth Day!! I thought a card made with my Trendy Tree set with some warm colors would be a appropriate for today. I chased this card from Gretchen at Happiness Is as I fell in love with her lay-out. Check it out!

I even did some sewing! Added my sentiment using the Framed with a Flourish set. Then white embossed the image on Old Olive CS and did some fussy cutting. I based my colors around the ribbon, which I have a LARGE collection of... my weakness!

Today I'm getting ready for a weekend of Stampin' with 12 gals for 3 days starting Friday to Sunday!!! I can't wait... :) I do this twice a year and it's so much FUN!! I have baking and start packing my totes.

Enjoy your day and I hope you have "spring like" weather where you are at! Thanks for poppin' in and visiting... always appreciate it!!

Smiles... Michelle :)

Stamps: SU! Trendy Trees, Darling Dots, Frames with a Flourish, SU! Funky Forest Wheel Paper: SU! Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, natural CS (?) Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Craft Whisper White Other: CB embossing folder (Tiny Mosaic), ribbon (?), SU! Detail White EP, SU! bronze brads, decorative scissors (Target $1 spot), sewing machine, dimensionals, etc.

20 comments:

Gretchen said...

Super cute card! Thanks so much for the link and Happy Earth Day to you too!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Happy Earth Day to you too! Love your colors.

Kit said...

love this card the colours the design and the stamps are fab

Best Wishes Kit x

Robin L Greenslade said...

Such a pretty card!

Jen Sannes said...

I love this card, Michelle. It is very earthy and comforting - I think the machine stitching adds a wonderful touch.

Paula Barin said...

Love this card! The embossing is great and I love the "be happy" medallion. Great card Michelle.
Enjoy your stamping trip... sounds like fun. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Michelle.

Hugs Riet.x

Debbie Pamment said...

The first thing I saw on this card was that gorgeous ribbon - the perfect colours for your card!! And of course the embossing is great too - you know how I love my CB! This is jsu sooo right for an Earth Day card - Love it!!
Have a TERRIFIC time on your stamping weekend - wow that sounds like fun!!!
Hugs and xXx

Chat Noir said...

Love this card Michelle.... I like the way the tree stands out, so that's what I'm off to play with now. Thanks for the inspiration. Hope you have THE BEST weekend away...my friends and I only ever manage a day here and there together, but we do so much, and talk and laugh into the night when we get the chance.

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Oh Michelle, this is one of my favorite cards ever! You did a fantastic job! I love the way you used the label stamp (perfection!) and highlighted one of the trees, and stitched around the top. Oh baby! It's all good! Perfect ribbon, too!

I wish I could come with you on your stamping weekend. Sounds like a blast! Have fun my friend. I'll look forward to seeing all your creations next week when you return.

Hugs,
Lisa

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I so love the earthy color and the layout on this card!! Gorgeous card Michelle!! I have the flourish frame on my wishlist which is a mile long by now!!
Have a great night!
Chris

Ann said...

Michelle, I love this card! Your colors are fab, and that ribbon is so yummy!

LeAnne said...

That ribbon is perfect with your card! Have fun this weekend!

Dawn Easton said...

Michelle, this card is WONDERFUL! I love the colours you used and ribbon is so yummy! The highlighted tree is a great idea too!

Anonymous said...

So gorgeous!! What a beautiful take on this set!! The colors look so very yummy!! Have a fabulous weekend my friend!! ;)

Susan (peebsmama) said...

What a great nature themed card. I like how you popped up the one tree. That sentiment swirly background is so cool.

Alberta said...

This has Earth Day written all over it. Love the earthy colors! The popped out colored image. Glad I "popped" by.

Anjou Krelovich said...

Great earth day card! Love the colors and those adorable trees!

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

Hi Michelle
this is one of the stamp sets we are getting at SU! Convention this weekend! I am so excited! Not as good as a retreat ... but still lotsa fun! I am expecting an exciting time away! (Although I think it is going to be cold!) Stampin' Hugs, Andrea

Simone said...

So great!!! I love these colors and the stamp set!
Simone