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

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Lavinia World - Every Dream Starts With A Wish

Welcome, everyone, and a special shout out to my newest follower Corry!
I hope this finds you well and appreciating the smallest of magical moments.
Those precious moments usually appear where we least expect them!


It is time for a new
Lavinia World Challenge!

Details of our Lavinia World ChallengeWinner receives
a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store. Submissions can be placed either on our Lavinia World Challenge blog which has an ANYTHING GOES theme using ANY brand clear or rubber stamp - no digitals. Or you may play in our friendly Facebook Group called Anything Lavinia if using ANY Lavinia Product in your creationEither way, we enjoy seeing your artwork!

Today's story 

revolves around the fairy who is picking up the pieces of a bloomed out flower. Like we all do, she is dreaming of the new beginnings at the same time that "things" appear to be falling apart. 

It's a simple card using Love as the catalyst.
This Love is represented by our heart-felt endeavors.
Green represents the promise of new growth.


White Glittered paper holds the recessed delicate heart frame. Bright Meadow Green Glitter is on the scallop heart frame. The Fairytale LAV389 image is stamped with Verdant VersaFine Clair and heat set with clear EP. Every Dream LAV573 was stamped with Rain Forest Versafine Clair and heat set with clear EP that has glitter in it:


Dimension and Embossing Powder - clear EP on the fairy, and clear EP that has glitter on the words. The Green glittered frame around the outside of the card is popped up with a die cut green fun foam piece:


Glittery Wings pick up the colors in the journal-style sentiments:


If you play in our Challenge BLOG, you may participate using any brand of stamp, as long as it is clear or rubber - not digital.
So let's see your beauties!


Products Used:

  • Lavinia World Fairytale LAV389
  • Lavinia World Every Dream LAV573
  • Lavinia World Verdant VersaFine Clair
  • Lavinia World Rain Forest Versafine Clair
  • Mowed Lawn Distress Ink
  • Embossing Powders: Clear with Glitter and Clear Detail
  • Glitters: Green Opaque, Dark Salmon Opaque, Pale Semi-Transparent Salmon
  • Dies: Tonic Studios Lovely Arch Squares Die Set, QuicKutz Lifestyle Nesting Hearts and Nesting Scallop Hearts,
  • Paper: SU Shimmer (I don't see the shimmer though), Green, Salmon, SSS White Glitter cardstock (for heart frame).
  • Green Fun Foam to pop up the green frame and heart.
I am submitting this card to The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge 1/29


Wishing you a great day!

38 comments:

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna your card is gorgeous I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Lori m said...

Beautiful card, the green emerald colors are stunning with your stamp, very pretty, hugs, Lori m

Chris said...

A beautiful card Donna with a lovely thoughtful little 'back' story. Fabulous stamps and design, the green/white combo is so fresh and pretty.
hugs
xx

Anne Temple said...

Beautifully done Donna! I love all the glittery goodness you've created :-). Her wings are amazing too!

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a sweet and beautiful card Donna

gr karin

Grandma Bonnie said...

i love, love, love coming to your blog, Donna. It is like a warm fuzzy chair all cozy and fun. Thank you for writing such an awesome post. I love your ideas and instruction. Your card is so pretty, makes me think that even though the skies are gray right now that spring is just around the corner.

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely card.

Julie Odil said...

This is fantastic, Donna! Love the fairy -- especially those wings! The sparkle on the card adds so much!

Bunny said...

The card is beautiful and the story is lovely. [Bunny]

Wendy L said...

So beautiful Donna and I love your vibrant green, and those dies are beautiful all those hearts xxx

Linda Simpson said...

Stunning card Donna, I love the design and the wonderful embossed texture of the fairy.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Beebeebabs said...

Such a beautiful card - love the image and layout. The glitter really make the card pop - another great creation thanks for sharing!!!

*Vicki* said...

I have to tell you that I really enjoy reading about your "fairy stories" as they make me smile and ponder a bit! Your elegant glitter heart is just perfect along with that gorgeous white glitter frame too!! I think I would have a hard time choosing one of those awesome dies you must have in your collection! LOL! Love your representation of the green color too! Sending lots of hugs your way along with MOJO hugs! :)

Sue said...

Hi Donna, Loving this one. I don;t use green much, but it suits this one.

Hope you are having a nice week. Sue

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such a gorgeous creation Donna. I adore the colours & glitter & that wonderful little story.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Monica C. said...

Beautiful, Donna! Those dies you have used are amazing and set your sweet fairy off so well.
Hugs Monica

Shona Erlenborn said...

Love the design of this pretty, sparkly creation. The added sparkle in each element really brings the magic of fairies alive.Love the combination of greens and pinks and this creation shows why!

Donna Ellis said...

LOL - thanks, Shona!
It’s not my usual - and Jack said it is the ugliest card I’ve ever made!
LOL
thank you for being my friend and saying something nice anyway LOL
hugs,
de

Lori Kobular said...

Donna I love the fairy's beautiful wings! They are so special on your gorgeous glittery card! It is truly a magical card!

NanaConnie said...

Ummm, I wouldn't want to disagree with Jack, that loving hubby of yours, but I think he's wrong in his opinion of this card. I love the gorgeous sparkle and the die cuts, especially the large heart! The sentiment is perfect and the doily frame with the little hearts is so elegant. Love the fairy's wings. :-D

Donna said...

Beautiful card, I like the glittery greenheart and background and the glittery white doily -fabulous embellishment's!

Verna Angerhofer said...

This card is so magical looking with all the sparkle and that pretty fairy. I love the colors used for it too. And, I had to chuckle at your explanation about how the name of your blog came about. I think we all have those little blunders happen. And, the header of your blog is just awesome.

Conniecrafter said...

Love all the glitter goodness! Terrific sentiment, great way to give someone encouragement! I love how the outside framing looks like plush green grass!

Mrs A. said...

Wow, this is gorgeous and so lovely in the green. Congratulations on your win on the card below. Well deserved. Hugs Mrs A.

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

Hi Donna!

Fabulous card and love the vibrant greens

Have a good weekend

June :)

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Donna, beautifully designed and I love the green theme, Kate x

jimlynn said...

So beautiful! WOW!!! Love the embossing on here too. Gorgeous card.
Lynn

Donna Phelan said...

Oh I love this in green! It's so fresh and bright and Spring like! This looks amazing!

Mac Mable said...

I so enjoyed your story telling Donna and a real wow to your glorious and sparkly card and love the vibrancy of it x.

cotnob said...

This is beautiful Donna, a pretty fairy and lovely colours - a fabulous card.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Jean Bullock said...

Well done as usual, dear friend.

Leslie Miller said...

When I need a little or a lot of sparkle, shimmer, and shine I know where to go! Your blog with this card just lights up this dark afternoon and reminds me how pretty it's going to be in the garden come springtime. Ha! I read your comment about how Jack says this is your ugliest card ever. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Thanks for all you do, Donna!

Aimeslee Winans said...

I believe you can glitter anything, Donna. Especially along with the power of ep! Your love of loose glitter is admirable and enviable. A lot of practice is there, I have to know. It's probably your Superpower of Craftiness. This card with its green-ness is so life-giving, so energetic yet peaceful. Again, perfect choices! xoxo

pam said...

Love your card Donna, beautiful green theme! perfect sparkle and colours.
Hugs Pam x

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card and embossed image,love all your dies and sparkle
Carol x

Sue said...

Another beautiful fairy card. Love the green and those dies are lovely. I also like how you cut out each word. Your signature sparkle and shine is perfect for this little fairy too.

Hugs
Sue

Alina Florea said...

Excellent combination of greens. The glitter gives such a cool effect :)

Lena said...

Stunning card. So much to see in all those beautiful layers of glittery goodness. Love all the shades of green and the heart scene you created. Her wings are gorgeous! Great inspiration!
Big hugs,
♥ Lena
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