Thursday, June 17, 2010

basket full of daisies....

There are so many things I just love about summer...the weather, fresh strawberries, trips to the beach, spending lots of time with the kids, oh heck my list could go on forever! Another is going for walks down our country road and on the side are the patches of wild daisies that come up every year that we pick and then place in a vase to put on the kitchen table! So for my card today this is from the stamp set Vintage Picnic that I have used MANY times. I stamped my image on to Kraft cardstock...then coloured in the image with a white gel pen...I thought that was the easiest way to get that white stark look of a freshly picked Daisy!

Very simple I must say...but cute! What happened to lazy hazy days of summer...I am going crazy with lots to do! Anyone else... busy busy! Once the kids finish up school it will settle down I am sure! Well, have a wonderful day and thank-you so much for the visit!

25 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

Wow Christine i love it. The daisies are fabulous and the white gel pen definitely makes them stand out.
I love the gingham paper - so fresh and clean
We have had some sunshine today for a change lol
Lisa ;)

Debbie said...

Love it Christine,
I like the kraft even though I have not used it much, it looks great, and I am always worried I won't be able to colour on it, but the white pen is genius.
Debbiexx

Elaine Stark said...

A lovely country feeling card. Great idea with colouring daisies. Elaine

Dawn B. said...

I LOVE the lazy hazy days of summer but mine have been crazy too.. This is a beautiful card.. I always love your write ups because it lets us know a little bit about you too.. Sounds like we like the same things.. It is so hot here that it is difficult to be outside until dusk..
Your coloring on craft is gorgeous... I have got to try that..all that gingham goodness is right down my alley.. Great job Christine..

Unknown said...

Love the simplicity of this one, the red gingham looks fabulous, perfect summer card!!
I'm waiting for school to finish too,
Angela x

Danni said...

This is gorgeous!! I don't use kraft cardstock nearly enough!! So pretty!

coldwaters2 said...

Oh I do love this Christine that paper along with the ribbon and image it is fabulous.
Hugs
Lorraine x

LINDA said...

This is so beautiful.. I really love the country feel of this card..the image is so cute..And the papers are just wonderful..very lovely!!
Hugs, Linda

Denise Marzec said...

It's super cute! This PTI set always catches my eye.....I think maybe I should just bite the bullet and ORDER it already. Love all the red gingham you paired with it. So lovely!

Dena said...

Very sweet card Christine! I love how you stamped it on kraft and colored with a white pen! Beautiful look!
Hugs, Dena

Irena said...

Gorgeous card.

Liza said...

Another beautiful card Christine, I love the simplicity of it and it really shows off your gorgeous stamp.

Liza x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Ilove these little basket images of yours. What agreat idea to stamp onot kraft so the daiesies show up better. They really do look fresh. You asked about my garden, it is doing well, lots of lovely roses especially. Marianne x

chris said...

Hi Christine
Scrummylicious card, its so beautiful, always love your choice of papers.
hugs chris xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

This is so pretty! A simple unfussy image; a clean layout - perfect papers and stitching and that little flourish just finishes it off perfectly. I love your seafaring blog style too! Hugs, Lesley

Julie said...

A lovely card Christine, I really like it's clean feel.

Rachel said...

Beautiful Christine! love all that gingham and your stitching!! absolutely perfect! Have a fabulous weekend!!
hugs,
Rachel

Sharon said...

This is just lovely Christine. I love the gingham and the simple layout - its very striking.

Karen Wilson said...

Very pretty, Christine. We're swamped right now to. Grad, end of school, teachers who are leaving us...it just doesn't seem to slow down these days!! Plus I'm now watching (3) 2 yr olds!!

Elaine Stark said...

I have left an award on my blog for you. Elaine

Nannieflash said...

Hi Christine, wow thats fabulous, love that image and the papers and design are gorgeous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx

Denise Marzec said...

Tooooo cute for words, girlie! Love the red gingham!

Dawn B. said...

I am missing your creations.. :)

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Oh how darling Christine!! Love the gingham and your colors!!

Sharon said...

Just love this card Christine. So perfect in its simplicity. Love the gingham and colours too! hugs Sharon p.s. Hope you're still enjoying the soccer. I am! xx