Wow, it is my first time hosting the F4A challenge. I am super excited and super nervous about getting it right.
The theme is "going to pot". I say that because we are getting our pots, potting tools, etc. and planting our flowers or seeds.
For my card, I used one of my favorite ODBD stamps. I colored my image and then sponged around it with distress ink.
We are getting more rain and storms tonight. Lots of areas in the tri-state area are getting tornado's. I hope you are all safe from the storms, wherever you may be.
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015 GMT Views: 1553
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Thu, Apr 09, 2015 @ 8:13 PM
Good to see you have the mind set for planting, and looks like you have lots of flowers in your future with all the gardening equipment - Great image for this challenge and the DP shows how your garden grows - LOTS of pretty flowers coming up in Boxertown!! Love this set from ODBD!!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Thu, Apr 09, 2015 @ 9:07 PM
Super pretty card. The dp is so cheerful and I love the beautiful shade of blue you used. Your coloring looks terrific. So glad to see you hosting the F4A challenge.
Hi Shirley! This is a bright and cheery card. Your pot and supplies are colored perfectly, and it matches that DP perfectly , too! Great card, and challenge, too!
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26216
Fri, Apr 10, 2015 @ 5:17 AM
Love your perfectly scaled floral paper border! It complements your image so very well. Your sponged background adds a beautiful earthy warmth and the butterfly is a wonderful touch!
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Fri, Apr 10, 2015 @ 6:02 AM
Great job hostessing the challenge Shirley!! I love the way you sponged around your image with the distressed ink. Your dp is fun and bright too. Awesome job!!
And yes, these storms were a bit nerve racking last night.
Registered: May 29, 2006 Location: Eminence, Indiana Posts: 29675
Fri, Apr 10, 2015 @ 6:14 AM
Ooooooh, I love this so much!!!! Love this set too but don't use it very often.....you have inspired me!! I love the cheerful colors and fun designer paper. Congrats on your hosting gig....woo hoo!!!
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Fri, Apr 10, 2015 @ 6:18 AM
Oh sis! This is one of my fav images, and you have showcased it so well! Love your beautifully bright colors and sweet lil butterfly. You remain, the Hostess with the mostest. Gorgeous work my friend!
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