SENDING YOU A SMILE

Hi there,

Well I've got Hydrangea on the brain right now.  I just cut back the big bush, by the patio, a couple of weeks ago, just as the new growth had started to emerge.  

I put the cuttings into a bucket of water along with some Butterfly Bush cuttings that I also took.  Now I've got a jungle in a bucket!!

I'll leave them a couple more weeks to get some roots established, then I'll be potting them and bring them on over the summer, to be planted up at the church in the fall.  I've got a lovely shaded area that will be a perfect home for them!  I can't wait till next Spring.  Of course, it may not work out as planned, but the good thing is - it didn't cost me a penny!

Anyway, on to my card:

Using some Hydrangea designer paper that I didn't even know I had, with the Hydrangea image from the new Sparkle N Sprinkle Spring Florals set, I stamped on to blue cardstock, added another "Amanda" flower, some ribbon and Waterscape Glitter, and here is what I came up with:

Click here, if you need the full directions.

OK, going back out to work a little bit more in the yard.  Gillian was asked to Senior Prom (although she's a Junior) and they want to take the pictures in our back yard!  Needless to say, I've got a lot to do out there in just two weeks!!

'Till next time,

Shona

HYDRANGEA - ONE OF MY FAVORITE FLOWERS

Hi there, 

I hope it's as pretty a morning in your neck of the woods as it is here:  the birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the garden is beckoning me to get out there and do some work, but I have to put it off 'till next week.  Too many projects - not enough time!!  I know you all know what I mean.  Even my 12 year old said (while we were waiting on the school bus this morning) "how can it be Thursday already!"

I have a quick card to share with you this morning that was published in this month's Vamp Stamp News.  The article is on different folds for cards.  There are many great ideas with how-to instructions - take a look.  

I used the hydrangea from a new Sparkle N Sprinkle Set 490: Spring Florals, together with a saying. It's a gorgeous set and very versatile.  I don't think you can ever have too many flowers!  

I used the cracked-ice technique on the hydrangea, and the embossing folder and little blue flower were some more goodies that I had received from Amanda (see previous post for the others)!  Thanks again Amanda!

Here is the card closed:

and here it is open:

So that's it from me for now - gotta run!

Hugs,

Shona