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Friday, March 22, 2013

Spring Hyacinth

I made this card thinking that it would be one more Easter card, but I also wanted to play along in this month's Unity challenge--and I don't have any appropriate Unity sentiments for Easter! I thought that the hyacinth would help communicate the theme, but I think the colors are all wrong for it. Oh, well! I still love how it turned out :). If I added an Easter sentiment to the inside, do you think it will be OK for Easter?


I used the sketch portion of the Unity challenge, turning it on its side:


I used Unity's Best Wishes & Blooms for the background stamping, and a sentiment from Unity's { . . . my thoughts are with you}. The hyacinth image is a journaling card from the digital Modern Romance kit from Webster's Pages. I think it is SO pretty! And I dug deeeeeeeeep into my stash of vintage trims to come up with that pretty green rick-rack from my grandma's sewing notions. It still had a price sticker from the 1960s on the package!

I'm also linking up to today's Friends with Flair blog hop. It feels like it's been EONS since I was able to join the hop, and I've really missed it!!

I'm also playing along with these fine challenges:
Time for family movie night, so I've got to run!! We're in the middle of watching the entire Pirates of the Caribbean series on Blu-Ray. Awesome!

Thanks for stopping by!
Emily

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38 comments:

  1. joettererMarch 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I don't have a Unity Easter sentiment either!

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  2. Lisa EltonMarch 22, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    SURE I think this would make a lovely Easter card. Hyacinths, daffodils, tulips all equal Easter to me! I like those sweet little butterflies and this journaling card is gorgeous.

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  3. Stacy MorganMarch 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Very pretty and the green butterflies are darling.

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  4. LindaMarch 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Wow this is lovely. I love the paper and butterflies!

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  5. RubyMarch 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Emily the card is so SPRING. Beautiful work.

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  6. LaurieMarch 22, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    It's always the right time for a beautiful card like this! I think the colours are perfect!

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  7. Angeline ChooMarch 22, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    beautiful card! this would be great for spring and easter :)

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  8. PamMarch 22, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    It's very pretty Emily!! And such soft colors perfect for Spring or Easter! Hope you have a great movie night!

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  9. Julie OdilMarch 22, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    This is a perfect Easter card, Emily. I love the colors of it!

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  10. CynthiaMarch 22, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Sweet Spring card, Emily!

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  11. KaryMarch 22, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    This is SO Pretty, Emily!! Love the fresh colours and the trim is gorgeous. It's always so fun to find something vintage esp if it's from Grandma. Hope the weather warms up soon.. Enjoy the movie!

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  12. Mary Anne / MA54KMarch 23, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    This is just so fresh and lovely, Emily!

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  13. Colleen DietrichMarch 23, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Absolutely, this is good for Easter! The colors do say 'spring'. I love that you have genuine vintage rickrack on here that's as old as me!

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  14. Marlena M.March 23, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    I believe this is appropriate for Easter! It beautifully translates SPRING~

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  15. Karen (karey2005)March 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    That card is perfect for Easter. Just write Happy Easter on the inside!

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  16. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Great take on the challenge! I know I have seen your work on SCS!!

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  17. GaylynnMarch 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Yes, it would be great for Easter or Spring greetings. Pretty floral design. New follower here. :)

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  18. Leslie HannaMarch 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, ric rac from the 60s? That's serious stash! It was probably like 12 cents, right? :)

    Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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  19. MichelleMarch 23, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I think this would be great for Easter. Very pretty!

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  20. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    This is such a pretty card. I think it would be perfect for an Easter card.

    Hugs~

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  21. MaryMarch 24, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Love your card! I too think it could go either way...spring or Easter.

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  22. MariaMarch 24, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous card to highlight your background stamping! That is something I need to do more. Pretty flowers and great use of rick rack! Fab stitching, too!

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  23. FiestyCrafter (Tina)March 24, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Your cute card is screaming spring!!!

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  24. Glenda JMarch 24, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    This is so pretty Emily! Great job with the sketch. The vertical sentiment is perfect too.

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  25. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 24, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Lovely card, spring is such a fabulous time of the year...

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  26. yyamMarch 25, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    It is very pretty Emily! Love the spring colours! Maybe use some stickers since you don't have an Easter stamp? I only make cards that says "hello", "happy birthday" and "thank you"....lol

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  27. BenziMarch 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    For sure, it will be a great Easter card. How nice to have all the wonderful trim from your grandmother's sewing notions.

    My hyacinths have bloomed and disappeared. Now waiting for a native azalea to pop out very soon in beautiful pink blooms.

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  28. BonnieMarch 25, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I think Hyacinths are perfect for Easter and this one is so pretty!

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  29. JingleMarch 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    The flowers are so pretty! Lovely card! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

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  30. ~Tammy~March 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    This is a gorgeous spring/Easter card Emily! So beautiful! I love the colors!

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  31. GretaMarch 25, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Looks like an Easter card to me--lovely card that would bless anyone who received it.

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  32. Allison CopeMarch 26, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    So beautiful Emily! That hyacinth image is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Flourishes for our "Timeless Tuesday Challenge".

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  33. Jessi FoganMarch 27, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Now that is some vibrant ancient rick-rack! Love that it still had the price sticker on :) I think this communicates Easter really perfectly - the colours are totally springy!

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  34. Handmade Creations by StephanieMarch 27, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    This is so pretty!!!! Thanks so much for Playing along with unity!!!

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  35. joslynMarch 28, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    love how you turned the sketch. so so pretty!!!

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  36. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    beautiful. that flower is gorgeous! the felt is perfect.

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  37. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    are the butterflies made of felt? lol it looks like it :)

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  38. Lisa H.April 15, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    soooo pretty. love how you used the sketch. thanks for playing.

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Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. I love to read every word!! Wishing you a day filled with bliss, ~Emily