The quote for inspiration at Time Out is one of my favorites:
In the top five things I’m grateful for are a list of friends, some of whom I’ve know for over 40 years now. This card went to one of those long-time friends.
She’s a country girl at heart and decorates her home with lots of country-themed accessories so I thought this mason jar and the gingham check would be perfect for her. I die cut the gingham paper from My Favorite Things with the Papertrey Ink Shape Shifter Oval, and tied a piece of twine around it, finishing with a bow.
I fussy cut the flowers from Simon Says “Mandy’s Flowers” and popped it up with some dimensional tape. The card base is PTI’s Summer Sunrise. Tulips are done here, now, but we’re blessed with lots of flowers both in our yard and in pots in the front of our house and around the patio. Here’s a peek at some near the front door.
The sun is out, and although it’s exceptionally cool today, we’ve had lovely weather and have spent a lot of time outside walking, hiking, and sitting/eating on the patio.
I really like this card, it’s fresh & cheerful. I have a “thing” for jars & have a couple of jar stamps & at a weak, I deserve it moment, I ordered Stampin Up’s new 4 season stamp & die set. Your friend is going to feel the love in that card.
Your front door with all those beautiful flowers is so welcoming. It was a beautiful weather weekend, perfect for working in the garden & resting on the patio.
Your bouquet is so sweet but with the gingham frame it pops! Very nice reminder to get some cards in the mail and posted. I’m glad you have flowers and mild weather now too. In January Portland had rain every day and it looks like June is trying to repeat the record. Tired of it.
Your home is looking fresh and lush with that lovely greenery and bright colours – just like that very pretty card. The gingham is just right for your friend! Unusually, it is warm here for a few days, and we are spending most of them outside too.
That’s a lovely country-themed card … and, of course, I like that Summer Sunrise base paper. 🙂
I can see why you love to spend time on your patio – it is beautiful and inviting with those lovely blooms – I can see how you were inspired for this card! The gingham background is the perfect backdrop for those Spring tulips. Thanks so much for playing along with us at TIME OUT! Jill
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