Monday, May 17, 2010

because nice matters....

Happy Monday to all...is there actually a happy Monday? Well there is when the sun is out and the temperatures are wonderful...I so love this time of year! This time of year I can hardly wait to head off to the strawberry patches to pick strawberries for strawberry jam. Usually in june we can anticipate they are ready...last year was not a good year for strawberries, due to all the rain we had. But this year looks good so far!
With strawberries on my mind....and a challenge over at Papertake weekly asking for: shiny, sparkly and special, a card and a recipe was made! I used a Hanglar stamp along with one of my strawberries from magnolia to make this one! Lots of glitter too on the strawberry and flowers.

I just love finishing the inside of my cards...

Here is another recipe card made...I am so pleased to be getting these all done! Soon my recipe booklet will be complete. Lots of glitter on the strawberry and flowers! What would we do without glitter! Well I am off to get some things done. Have a wonderful day and thank-you so much for taking the time out of your day to come and visit!
Crafty Card Makers has a great challenge as well...Inside Out! They want to see the inside of your card finished too!



26 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

Another fab card Christine. I love the juicy strawberry. Over at Crafty cardmakers they want to see the inside of a card decorated - yours is fab ,why not enter
Lisa ;)

Dena said...

Another gorgeous card Christine! I love this Hanglar and it is such a good idea putting it on the strawberry. Love this!
P.S. I am trying to grow strawberries this year and not too successful. ha ha! I only bought two plants though to see how it would go.
Hugs, Dena

Sue said...

They just keep getting better! Love that big juicy strawberry and of course Hanglar stamps, adorable. Love the fresh clean pastel colors too. Wow,Christine, your book is going to be amazing and a real treasure. Lovely as always.

Hugs
Sue

Danielle said...

Mmmm, delicious Christine! That's for the cardmaking as well as the recipe, LOL!!! Gorgeous colouring and I love how you made those sweet flags - too cute! Fabulous choice of papers - I can't wait to see your finished recipe booklet!!
Have a wonderfully sunny & happy Monday! :)
Hugs, Danielle

Jodie from Oz said...

Christine,
gorgeous card, love the papers and your fabulous colouring. Can't wait to see the finished recipe book. hugs Jodie from Oz

LINDA said...

This is just beautiful.. Love the colors, and the design is lovely..That strawberry REALLY looks yummy..I cant wait eather to see the recipe book when its finished..
Hugs, Linda

Sharon said...

Love this card and recipe card Christine. Those strawberries look good enough to eat...hmmm

Irena said...

Very cute images, lovely papers, wonderful creations :)

Liza said...

Such a sweet card Christine, I love the gorgeous stamps and its a great touch with the recipe.

Liza x

Shelley said...

This is gorgeous Christine. I love the window ans seeing Tilda through it. Great recipe ! hugs shelley

Marianne's Craftroom said...

More gorgeousness. Love the image and the detais and those little flags are so cute. Hop over for candy. Marianne x

Breanne Dol said...

Hi mom
I am in history class right now bored out of my mind.
Danny, Austin and Kristyn all say hi!
We are very bored and have nothing to do i thought i would show them your blog. Wonderful cards

love you. xo
Breanne

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Christine this is just wonderful what a gorgeous image and your colours and design are just so beautiful.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Kat said...

This is gorgeous Christine, I love the colours and those strawberries look yummy!

Kat xx

chris said...

Hi Christine
I wish you could here the delightful sigh, when I just clicked on your blog.
blown away again christine.
hugs chjris xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

I thoroughly enjoyed my journey through your last four weeks of work. This hAnglar image is a real gem and I love the festive bunting flags and the fabulous strawberry. The sentiment is perfect too! You are sooo talented!
I have another 35 blogs to get through so it might be a while before I get back to you. I can hardly wait! Hugs to you! Lesley

Dawn B. said...

OH my gosh I love this.. Your card is beautiful..What a wonderful creation..I squealed when I saw your recipe. My daughters and I have been trying to make some jam..This is awesome..

Nilla said...

I must say you really are my favorite carde maker! The cards are so innocent and pure, not too much just what it takes to make a perfect card! Love them! Thanks and hugs Nilla

debby4000 said...

Fabulous, adorable recipe card Christine.
luv
Debby

Mary Frances said...

Beautiful card! Love the recipe! The coloring is so pretty and the window front of the card adds just the right touch.

Julie said...

Lovely work Christine, a very pretty card.

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Christine, your recipe cards have all been awesome and this one is no exception. I love this little girl on the strawberry and you always pick the neatest papers. So glad you're having great weather. Next week we'll be "up your way", but waaaay west of you. I'll give a shout anyway and if the skies are clear, maybe you'll hear it. LOL
TFS another adorable recipe and card. Hugs,

Denise Marzec said...

Awesome coloring and I love your stamp choices...gorgeous!!

Tanya said...

Beautiful card Christine.

Carolyn said...

Okay, a jamoff is due. I love this set also, and I think you could give my famous Strawberry Jam a run for my money. LOL. Great job.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

Julie Riley said...

Gorgeous card, just reminds you of summer. Love all of the colours and the inside looks fab too. Thank you for joining us at crafty cardmakers xx