Friday, March 18, 2016

Celebrate



Happy Friday my friends.  Blogging live this Friday morning.  I set up a draft of my post earlier this week, but didn't get a chance to write it up until just now.  We have a busy weekend ahead with Marcel finishing up his play tonight and tomorrow and Collin/Ryan finishing up their show choir competition season tomorrow.  It's so strange to think that Ryan is at the end of competing for show choir. It has been five absolutely amazing years.  I've loved watching him grow and most importantly have so much fun. He has made so many fabulous friendships and truly grown as a performer. I'm sure there will be a few tears tomorrow (from us senior moms and from the kids) with gentle reminders to all of this to truly cherish these times.  The time is near for Ryan and his friends to bloom.  The countdown to graduation is just a couple short months away.  

Back to my cards...Lindsey from Occasional Crafting was so kind to send me one of the 12 Kits of Occasions last month. I just got around to using this amazing kit.  I love it! So many fabulous details. My first card up top is inspired by Anita's gorgeous MUSE inspiration card below.   I loved how she placed the sentiment. Instead of masking I used a series of die cuts.



My second card used this adorable elephant and fabulous die cuts.  Don't you just love the colors?


And this card went to a very dear friend who is celebrating her birthday this week...I love the combination of gold and coral. So stunning together!  Thank you again Lindsey for choosing me as the winner of your amazing kit!  I'll be sure to make more cards from all the remaining goodies!
 
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16 comments:

Karen B. said...

Cherish tose times Lynn! Three beautiful cards and I really like the happy, bright colors in all of them! Coral and gold is an amazing color combo too...hope we will get to see more of it from you.

Marisa said...

Lots of wonderful eye candy here today :) Love the dies on the first card that scream spring, that ellie is adorabel and love the color combo on the last one. Have a fun weekend! We are off to watch my son ref, and then tour a campus of a univ with my daughter - decision time coming up :)

sandie said...

stunning set of cards Lynn. What an exciting weekend ahead. Enjoy, my love xx

Darnell said...

What a treat for us today to have all these incredible cards from you, Lynn! Aren't those kits amazing?! Those girls work so hard! I especially love the sweet ellie card! I wish Ryan all the best at this major crossroad in his life! He will go far with the foundation you and your husband and his brothers have given him - and his extended family, too, of course! Hugs, Darnell

Ardyth said...

Great set of cards Lynn! Love the delicate die cuts and how you made the Muse your own! So glad you joined us!

I Card Everyone said...

This kit and YOU make a beautiful combination, Lynn! So happy to hear you received Lindsey's gorgeous kit. Love how you've used the die cuts for your Muse card ... gives me an idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Maureen said...

what a fun kit! I love all the different looks you've gotten from it so far! Ah, the last show?! I remember when it all started and being there when we didn't know how it would turn out! What a fabulous run he's had! Yikes! Grad is just around the corner! You must be so proud of him. ox

Olga said...

Unas tarjetas preciosas. Very nice all cards. Congratulations, I love your blog. It´s difficult to choose wich card is more beautiful.

Gerrina said...

Neautiful how you combined all the colours on your first card! The elefant looks so sweet and the card so crisp! And I see you use the coral a ;pt in so many different ways; a favo colour I think? Enjoy the weekend!

Bobby said...

You've made absolutely beautiful cards with the kit, Lynn. I love how you always stay true to your design style. Enjoy these moments with the boys. I hope they keep up their love of performing arts.

Kate said...

Congrats on your win! Your cards are super!

Your MUSE card is so pretty with the various die cuts around your sentiment and the elephant card is so sweet! I love those colours too! And the birthday card for your friends is beautiful. I'm sure she loved it!

It's bittersweet watching our children grow...

Kate
Small Bits of Paper

Jacquie Southas said...

Love your take on the Muse card, Lynn. It is clean, fresh & pretty!

Hannelie said...

Wow, 3 more fantastic cards! I LOVE your take on the muse... never even thought about using dies... and that's strange for me!

Neets B said...

I love your die cut version of my design, so pretty. And coral and gold looks fabulous, I must try that one!
Thanks so much for playing along at Muse this week, Anita x

Joyce said...

Such a fun bunch of cards. Glad to see you having fun with the kit Lindsey sent you.

Jinny Newlin said...

What a beautiful display of creativity! These are stunning, Lynn, and I love the springtime color schemes!