Silly Birthday Card

Good Morning!

Today I am showing you a bright and silly birthday card that I created for my 3GirlJam post (go visit me over there and leave me some lovin'!)

Anyway, I wanted to create a cheerful and bright card and I loved this sentiment from the Stampin Up! set, Bombs Away.  I'm not sure how I feel about the new polymer stamps from SU, but I certainly did love this set.  This would be a good card for one of my friends at work that just HATES to tell anyone her age.  

The doily, punch used to make the delicate butterfly, and cute little pearls are also from SU.  I made the flower with 3GirlJam Ice Blue Crinkle Ribbon, from the Hot & Cold Bundle.  Of course, this time of year, I'm choosing the "Hot", because I'm ready for more summer fun!  The center of the flower is a button from Pinque Peacock from their new May release.  Isn't it just delicate and wonderful?

While I was in Spain, I found myself inspired by all the bright and cheerful colors that dotted the  landscape.  Visiting a heavily populated area, it was interesting to see that so many people had bright summer flowers in little pots hanging outside their apartment windows.  No matter where, we all want a little color to brighten our days.

Anyway, hope you like my card today and it inspires you to make something bright and beautiful.  Have a wonderful weekend.  I'm going to be torturing myself with a half marathon on Saturday morning!  But today, well, I'm going to

Enjoy Today!

Vino for All!

Good Monday everyone!

I'm reporting to you directly from...

Across the Atlantic.

No, really.  I'm on vacation in Barcelona...coming back tomorrow, but thought I would share a Wine Journal, inspired directly from all the rich culture of Spain.

And of course, I couldn't resist adding a beautiful Pinque Peacock pin and 3GirlJam ribbon rose to adorn my cover.

Okay, well, that's it for me.  I'm on my way to the shore to laze around with my daughter one last day before heading back to the daily grind (so I can afford to do this again SOON)

In the meantime, everyone have a 

Fabulous and Art-Filled Day!

Dead Black Tulips - Part Two and Final

Thought you guys might like to see the final version of my painting, Dead Black Tulips.

But I did add a bit more color.  But they are still dead.

That's it.  I'm running late and am starting to feel a bit anxious.

See you next week!

For those of you that participated in the Mixed Media Hop this weekend, I've posted the winner of the blog candy over on my Facebook page, Bloomingpink Studios!

Go See if you're a winner!

Two Much Fun! Mixed Up Media Hop

Today I have two projects to share!

First up is a card I made for 3GirlJam, highlighting some more ribbon from their new release:

It's features "purple passion" from the Royal Bundle.

I think this would be a good card for Mother's Day, don't you?  Or possibly a feminine birthday.

3GirlJam is having a wonderful 20% off sale this weekend, through Sunday, May 5....so you might want to stock up on an assortment of colorful ribbon.

And my next project is for the Mixed up Media Hop.   

There are several wonderful mixed media artists participating in this hop, so be sure to back up and start at the beginning over on Maria's blog: 

BEGIN HERE

Oh, you're back!  That didn't take long, eh? (I forgot to tell you I was second in the hop)

Anyway, silliness aside, here's my project.

I'm not quite done with it...I see a few things I'd like to clean up, but for now here for you I present my  

"Dead Black Tulips" 

Whatever I do to it, I'll be sure and post an update.

Oh, and like everyone else...for this hop, we're each giving stuff away (yikes, so many chances to win).

Blog Candy Rules:
 Leave a comment on each blog in the hop.
Follow each blog in the hop (and let us know in the comment)

And I would also appreciate that you like me on Facebook, here:

BLOOMINGPINK STUDIOS

I'll post the winner of my blog candy over on my Facebook page on Monday.

Now you'll definitely want to hop on over to the next wonderful project in the hop over on Tracy's blog (she's magical)

But before you go...

HAVE A GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND!

Now...onto 

TRACY

Come Sail Away with Me

Ahoy mates!  Today I'm participating in a special release and blog hop for 3GirlJam's May Release!
So, if you need to start at the beginning, head over to the 3GirlJam blog to begin (click on the button below)

My card is featuring one of the new crinkle ribbons from the "Navy Bundle", which includes a wonderful deep blue and a "Dress whites" (So fun the name, yes?)

I won't keep you too long, but you'll want to make sure and participate in the hop this weekend.

The prize for participating in the hop is 1 bundle of each of the new sets of ribbon!  Pretty cool, eh?

And check out the specials available for a limited time (through Sunday, May 5)...especially if you're in the market for some of the wonderful crinkle ribbon, it's ALL on sale for 20% off!

Now off you go to the next great work of inspiration:
CARRI
(be sure to leave her some luv!)

Fancy Framed Calendar

Good Morning Everyone.

Today I am posting the project above over on the Pinque Peacock blog.  Come say hi to me over there!

Finally I finished decorating this frame I purchased for the sole purpose of holding my 2013 calendar months.  I've had it sitting on my dining room table waiting for me to get my act together and finish it.  

Also, I'm heading back to the daily grind for another busy work week and lots of time away from my fur babies! 

No Fun...For them or for me.

But before I get myself too depressed about working and traveling, NOW, at least I have a nice calendar for my cubicle at work!

I used one of Pinque Peacock's wonderful silk buttons, newly released this month, to center my pretty yellow paper flower.

At least I finished it at a time of year when everything is blooming pink and coming up roses.

Well, that's about enough jabber for today.  Have a grand week.

Be sure to sprinkle some art in your everyday!

Ho....It's Your Birthday!

TGIF!

I have a challenging week next week, so I am going to appreciate this weekend!  What about you?

But that has nothing to do with this project.  I have a B-Day card to share today.  I just need some in my stash.  Of course, this will most likely be hand-delivered, because those candles, and the button are a bit bulky.

Also, I could have colored a bit better, but I needed (NEEDED) to get this done and just had to gag the perfectionist in me.

Oh, my favorite part (besides the candles), is that wonderfully bright, pink crinkle ribbon.  Really.  The whole card was designed around the designer paper and THAT RIBBON.

Okay, time to think about all the fun I am going to have this weekend. Cuz next week, YUK.