I told you I'd be back! I'm so glad it's finally SPRING! Whew, what a winter we've had! And to welcome spring, some special Thinking of You cards for some special folks in my life. I loved creating this card -- it's simple but oh so pretty in the soft colors of Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay and Pool Party! I actually created two different cards using different color hues as the primary colors. I'm in love with both of them!
Stamp Sets include Mixed Bunch, Flower Shop, Sassy Salutations and Petite Petals. Accessories include the Big Shot and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Bird Builder Punch, Blossom and Pansy Punches, Ruffled Stretch Trim and Candy Dots. See the thumbnails below for a complete list of all supplies and tools!
The envelope liners were created with the Envelope Liner Framelet Die and the beautiful Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, available only until the end of March as a ***FREE*** Sale-a-Bration item!
And, of course, a little extra "somethin'" is stamped on the inside of the card!
I hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed creating it! And even more importantly, I hope you ENJOY this first day of SPRING!
*** BLOG CANDY OFFER ***And to celebrate SPRING, I'm offering a little bit of Blog Candy today! Leave me a comment telling me why you are glad that spring is here, or a favorite spring memory, or anything spring-related, and I'll put you in a drawing to receive a set of 4 of these cards, along with matching envelopes! I'll give you a couple of days to respond and will pick the winner at noon (Central time) on Saturday!
Your cards are very pretty. My reason for loving spring is that I got married on the first day of spring back in 1981. Tomorrow will be our 33rd anniversary. Where does the time go?
My daughter was born on the first day of Spring in 1973! That's a wonderful memory. I'm so glad you're feeling better and posting such pretty cards.
Mary Craig
Happy to hear you are feeling better. I love spring because it's a new beginning for nature. Flowers, trees are starting to blossom! It's such a lovely time of year!
Oh happy day Gretchen I found a way to comment on your lovely card for Spring! Spring brings many flowers such as the daffodils and tulips that are so welcoming! The two choices are great for a spring card. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies. Welcome Spring and welcome back! I'm glad Spring is here so that we can enjoy being outdoors when not card making!
I am so glad it is spring, so we will have little or no more snow. Ohio weather is a bummer. Glad you are feeling better, I missed your cards and creations. Thanks for a chance to win.
Your cards are fabulous!!!! Love the colors and design. I live in CA and we have not had the long and trying Winter that many of you have had, but I've hung out my Welcome Spring flag even though we have already been having Spring-like weather this past week. Spring (and Fall) are my most favorite Seasons....Spring because it is totally a full regrowth and beauty that we all miss during Winter. Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards!
Love your cards, Gretchen. I love Spring because the lilacs bloom in Spring (and the iris and tulips and the first roses). The most beautiful and fragrant season of all!
I'm thrilled you're back and feeling better!! These cards are fabulous. Looking forward to many more projects in the coming days and weeks. Take care and welcome back!!
Awesome so awesome! My fav thing about spring is it's the beginning of new life. The cold, dreary days of winter are coming to an end. Soon the grass will be turning green again, flowers will begin peeking through their winter graves and the colors of spring will be with us! It also reminds me that Easter is quickly approaching and I am ever thankful for what God has done for me! :) Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy and for sharing these "life-breathing" cards!
Welcome back! Missed your posts of your lovely cards! So glad you are back! My favorite part of Spring...hopefully the end of this too long Winter! We have another storm coming Tues into Wed. Can't wait for no more snow!!! Your card is a great sample of Spring!!!!
So nice to have you back! Love your cards and Love that Spring is here. My favorite childhood memory of Spring was picking flowers out of the garden and giving them to my mother! She always accepted those dandelions with grace! Thanks for the opportunity to win your gorgeous cards!
I always know when spring starts because it's my Grandma's birthday. This year she turned 94! And was still living on her own until two days ago. Happy Birthday Grandma!
So glad you are back Gretchen. I missed you. Thank you for the opportunity to win some blog candy!
Missed you and your lovely cards! Spring to me means new life & new beginnings so I chose April to get married! My wonderful husband and I will celebrate our 35th Ann. this year and I PRAY that spring will truly be here by then??? LOL
I love these 2 cards. so very springy. I love spring-everything greening up and warmer weather. And for us, the guys are in the field, planting and waiting for things to start growing. Thanks for the chance to win.
Glad to see you back. Have missed seeing the posts. Spring is a new start. All the wee animals born, nature coming back to life from dormancy. Makes it beautiful, refreshing, and is just the best.
Beautiful cards. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy!
Meredith245 at yahoo dot com
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Your cards are very pretty. My reason for loving spring is that I got married on the first day of spring back in 1981. Tomorrow will be our 33rd anniversary. Where does the time go?
Posted by: Judi Sparks | March 20, 2014 at 06:07 PM
My daughter was born on the first day of Spring in 1973! That's a wonderful memory. I'm so glad you're feeling better and posting such pretty cards.
Mary Craig
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawl3FbX65IVJ5OHzVhbRdBzoKwUPDSy5PPM | March 20, 2014 at 07:24 PM
Glad you you are back and feeling better Gretchen! Such pretty cards!
Posted by: Paula | March 20, 2014 at 08:56 PM
Happy to hear you are feeling better. I love spring because it's a new beginning for nature. Flowers, trees are starting to blossom! It's such a lovely time of year!
Posted by: Pat Kinon | March 20, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Oh happy day Gretchen I found a way to comment on your lovely card for Spring! Spring brings many flowers such as the daffodils and tulips that are so welcoming! The two choices are great for a spring card. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies. Welcome Spring and welcome back! I'm glad Spring is here so that we can enjoy being outdoors when not card making!
Posted by: Rosalie Ridle | March 20, 2014 at 11:11 PM
I am so glad it is spring, so we will have little or no more snow. Ohio weather is a bummer. Glad you are feeling better, I missed your cards and creations. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Cathy D | March 20, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Your cards are fabulous!!!! Love the colors and design. I live in CA and we have not had the long and trying Winter that many of you have had, but I've hung out my Welcome Spring flag even though we have already been having Spring-like weather this past week. Spring (and Fall) are my most favorite Seasons....Spring because it is totally a full regrowth and beauty that we all miss during Winter. Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | March 20, 2014 at 11:53 PM
Love your cards, Gretchen. I love Spring because the lilacs bloom in Spring (and the iris and tulips and the first roses). The most beautiful and fragrant season of all!
Posted by: Barbara Vogt | March 21, 2014 at 12:28 AM
I'm thrilled you're back and feeling better!! These cards are fabulous. Looking forward to many more projects in the coming days and weeks. Take care and welcome back!!
Posted by: D | March 21, 2014 at 02:51 AM
Awesome so awesome! My fav thing about spring is it's the beginning of new life. The cold, dreary days of winter are coming to an end. Soon the grass will be turning green again, flowers will begin peeking through their winter graves and the colors of spring will be with us! It also reminds me that Easter is quickly approaching and I am ever thankful for what God has done for me! :) Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy and for sharing these "life-breathing" cards!
Posted by: Tap, Stamp & Roll With Theresa | March 21, 2014 at 04:54 AM
Welcome back! Missed your posts of your lovely cards! So glad you are back! My favorite part of Spring...hopefully the end of this too long Winter! We have another storm coming Tues into Wed. Can't wait for no more snow!!! Your card is a great sample of Spring!!!!
Posted by: C Mcaskill | March 21, 2014 at 07:03 AM
So nice to have you back! Love your cards and Love that Spring is here. My favorite childhood memory of Spring was picking flowers out of the garden and giving them to my mother! She always accepted those dandelions with grace! Thanks for the opportunity to win your gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Angie Kindig | March 21, 2014 at 07:32 AM
I always know when spring starts because it's my Grandma's birthday. This year she turned 94! And was still living on her own until two days ago. Happy Birthday Grandma!
So glad you are back Gretchen. I missed you. Thank you for the opportunity to win some blog candy!
Posted by: Kim Smith | March 21, 2014 at 09:48 AM
Robins! That's what is best about Spring. Robins and geese flying north. Love the card design!
Posted by: Lmcarr | March 21, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Your cards are beautiful! My favorite things about spring are longer days, watching the flowers bloom, and watching the bushes and trees green up!
Posted by: Kim Innis | March 21, 2014 at 04:33 PM
Missed you and your lovely cards! Spring to me means new life & new beginnings so I chose April to get married! My wonderful husband and I will celebrate our 35th Ann. this year and I PRAY that spring will truly be here by then??? LOL
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | March 21, 2014 at 07:44 PM
I always Love the Spring Flowers!! I look forward to the Yellow daffodils. Also Welcome back you have been Missed!
Posted by: Ames Susan | March 21, 2014 at 08:03 PM
I love these 2 cards. so very springy. I love spring-everything greening up and warmer weather. And for us, the guys are in the field, planting and waiting for things to start growing. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Barb Brower | March 22, 2014 at 06:27 AM
Glad to see you back. Have missed seeing the posts. Spring is a new start. All the wee animals born, nature coming back to life from dormancy. Makes it beautiful, refreshing, and is just the best.
Posted by: A Facebook User | March 22, 2014 at 09:36 AM
Your cards are so pretty. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
Posted by: Margie Webster | March 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Oh yes, I am so glad to see spring may just have made it.
Have a good day!
Posted by: Margie Webster | March 22, 2014 at 12:42 PM
I am glad you are back. I am watching the snow fall out my window. Maybe I will need to wait another while before I see spring...
Posted by: Kathie Daviau | March 22, 2014 at 03:48 PM