My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

In The Pink - with Impression Obsession and Lace

Here in Florida, 4 days before Christmas, all my flowers are in full bloom - mostly in pinks and purples, but also bright magenta and reds. It's only fitting that I put away my "winter stamps" like the ever green pines (which don't grow down here). With unseasonably warm weather (no complaints here), I was crying out for a break from snowflake and snowmen images.

Perfect Timing! Impression Obsession's "We are in the Pink Challenge" was just what I needed.



IO's gorgeous 3.25" Square Rose (F1343) stamp is so versatile in its uses, with wonderful detailing. This time Prisma Color pencils were used, with the Vintage Floral Punch from Martha Stewart and Walrus & Carpenter Embossing Folder by Couture Creations. I enjoyed shading the foliage with blues and pinks as well.

Wishes for a Merry Christmas to all my stamping friends. Thanks for stopping by!


13 comments:

Stampin in the suburbs said...

Hi Donna,
Thanks for stopping by my blog today and leaving those sweet comments. I love your beautiful pink I/O card. I too was glad to get away from red/green for a bit. It's so nice that you have your flowers blooming in December. My hubby and I lived in Palm Bay FL for our first years of marriage and I loved the pastel southern christmas decorations with the greens and pinks. It's quite a change from our current New England decorations.

NanaConnie said...

Donna, so gorgeous! Love the lace and the doily square, and the embossing, and the pearls, and the.... Oh, my, I just love it all! No flowers blooming here, even tho' I'm in CA. We've had too many freezing nights for even the roses to bloom, though they often do bloom year round. I'm going to come by and look at these roses as often as I can just to make up for it. :-D Have a wonderful Christmas, my friend.

Shirley said...

Wow, Donna! What a really gorgeous card. I love what you did with the embellishments for it too! I love the lace, the punched Vintage Floral, and the embossed BG too! Thank you for playing and good luck in the drawing too, Donna!

creativearts said...

Wow! Your card is so beautiful and I love roses! I love the coloring, lace, layout, everything about the card! Great challenge. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

Barbara Bruder said...

What a pretty card. I love the coloring....the pinks and greens. What a great break from the drab days here in the mid-west.

E. Marie said...

So pretty!! Love the embossing folder you used. Glad your having such nice weather. My camelias are just starting to bloom. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Unknown said...

Donna, your coloring is beautiful...I forgot about my Prisma Color Pencils, I love those too:) I like the off layers as well. Very pretty.

Brenda said...

What a soft and pretty card! It's so girly.......... sugar - spice - lace. Gorgeous as always Ms Donner

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Hi Donna Wow I love your gorgeous card ! It a beautiful Victorian style with all the lace and pearls. Great job with the Prisma Pencils ! Have a great Christmas Season and thank you so much for your visits on my blog and your kind comments ! Cheers !

Donna Maligno said...

Love, love, love all the elements on this card! Just perfect! Hugs.

Karalee said...

OMGosh, how pretty. Love all the laces you use.

Ellen Taylor said...

Such a beautiful creation! Goegeous dtails and coloring! Merry Christmas!

Karin said...

See, I miss all the good stuff when I'm away from the computer! I love your coloring on those roses and the off set panels behind are just marvelous! Beautiful card Donna!