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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Snowy with a Chance of Flowers


Hello, beautiful friends! It's such a privilege to be here with you today. I hope you're having a great week so far. I'm spending quite a bit of time in my craft room this week, so I'm happy as can be.  

Today marks the start of a new challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blog! The lovely Suzz is our hostess with the following theme: Winter time brings such a beautiful mix of colors. This challenge requires you use any or all of the following colors: blue, white, silver, gray in your vintage or shabby chic project.

At the end of the challenge the team will choose their top four picks. Our first place winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at The Frilly and Funkie Blog . Three additional talented participants will receive badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and adheres to the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! For entry specifics and inspiration from my fabulous teammates just click on the blog link above. 

I'm totally in to blue at the moment. I'm going straight for the blues, whites, and grays for this challenge. Maja Design's Vintage Autumn Basics Collection is doing a fabulous job of feeding my addiction for these colors.    



I've been playing with flowers again. These blooms are a variation on the tutorial from Saturday. Just because we're working with a frozen winter palette doesn't mean there shouldn't be flowers, right? Charleston gardens have something in bloom at any given time of the year. We're in the upper 70's this week, so in my opinion there is no reason flowers can't exist alongside the snowflakes and icy branches. 



My card is accented with distressed edges, hand stitching, and a twine bow. 





Thank you so much for sharing your time with me! I hope you're planning to participate in the challenge. I'm beyond excited to see what you create with your gorgeous winter color palettes! I send wishes for a day overflowing with joy and crafty inspiration!  
  
Hugs,
Nancy-sign



12 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, your flowers look fantastic :)

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  2. I love, love, love those icy branches tucked in with your incredible tattered flowers. So gorgeous! The stitched border is perfection, too. Your artistry in card making takes my breath away, Nancy. Every detail contributes to the whole, and the whole card sings!

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  3. Stunning card. Your makes are always such a joy to look at with amazing ideas.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  4. Stunning card, Nancy with the most beautiful papers and overall design. Love that snowflake and those icy branches tucked in alongside your gorgeous flowers! You make the most amazing cards, Nancy! I bet the gardens of Charleston a so pretty in the winter--a time of year I've never visited that gorgeous city! Sending hugs!

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  5. Nancy, your cards are always mini works of art and this one is no exception. The flowers do work beautifully with that gorgeous big blue snowflake and the papers you used really are incredibly beautiful! Anne x

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  6. Fabulous! I love the wonderful flowers and that icy branch is divine. Beautiful card!

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  7. This is a beauty. Love the ice branch - reminds me of what the trees looked like yesterday with the freezing rain. I would prefer your weather and seeing flowers (even those on your cards) this time of year would make my day.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  8. Nancy, I am enjoying your blues and adore these flowers. The snowflake die is perfect with them!

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  9. Your card is gorgeous Nancy! I love the smoky blues and tattered edges and the beads on the branches make it look so cold and icy. So clever. x

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  10. Oh Nancy I adore the combination of your stunning flowers with the crystal covered branches and the clever backdrop of blue snowflakes. Utterly beautiful xx

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  11. Blues and browns are one of my favorite color combos. What a delight your card it. You make the most beautiful flowers and I love the icy crystals. This lovely creation is sure to inspire our readers to hit their craft rooms and create a winter wonderland!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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