Saturday, March 3, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style: Easter

We're bringing Easter designs for you in today's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style hop. You can see Easter supplies under "Occasions" at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

I've used Our Daily Bread Designs "Happy Easter" set, available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Such a pretty daffodil image, and so easy to color.


Copic Sketch markers were used to color the daffodil which was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. A mix of Copics and Prismacolor Pencils were used for the shading and background. 







Spellbinder Petite Oval dies are a perfect shape for the long, slender bloom.

 Papers used today: 

Kaisercraft "Sweet Nothings" (one fabulous pad, can't get enough of it!) and gleaming "Gold Silk" Mirror Cardstock.









To make this springtime card an Easter card, I decorated the inside of my design with a beautiful sentiment that is included in the "Happy Easter" set.












All linked supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.


Did you see the lovely new Easter Candy Sampler Sharon has put together? One fortunate person is going to receive this beauty package if they participate in today's Mystery Candy!


This is a Mystery Blog Candy hop, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 6 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter.

You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!    Good luck!

Here's the list for today's hop! So happy that Jerri Kay is joining us!

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Deb Saaranen (you're here! Thanks for stopping by!)
Holly McMillen
Jerri Kay Jimenez

Hope you can join us once again for next Saturday's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style!

82 comments:

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

This is simply gorgeous, Deb! Love that beautiful daffodil and I totally agree about that paper pad as well! Wonderfully done!

Holly aka Toy said...

I LOVE how strikingly clean this is, Deb. It makes that flower the showpiece. Awesome job!

Dee N said...

I love the simplicity of this card, Deb. The flower is really the standout feature and your sentiment on the inside is wonderful. Thank you for the opportunity to win some blog candy.

Ellen said...

The cards simplicity is beautiful.

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Nan G said...

Gorgeous dp! Love the flower and the sentiment!

Colleen said...

Such a beautiful spring look card. Really like the simplicity
of this making the flower to really stand out.
Wonderful blog candy. Thank U 4 this opportunity
ColleenB.

Luanne said...

What a beautiful card, and I love the inside sentiment! May have to check that stamp set out...!

rlovew said...

Beautiful card- the daffodil is wonderfully colored.

Unknown said...

Wow, such a simple yet stunning card. Love it.

Lynda said...

Beautiful coloring of the daffodil. Love the soft, muted tones of the background, makes the daffodil 'pop'.

Sue D said...

Lovely Easter card. Great coloring and I like the gold cardstock and the DP.

Unknown said...

I love that daffodil! The gold really sets it off beautifully.

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Deb! Li love the DP and the mirror cardstock! The single daffodil is so beautiful!

sandyh50 said...

What a great card! I just love the sentiment!

Sherry Phipps said...

What a beautiful card! Love it!

Renee V said...

Gorgeous card, really love the beautiful daffodil and your coloring!

Eileen said...

a lovely card yet looks so simple, love the colors,
Thanks for the opportunity to win

Rosemary said...

what a gorgeous card, deb!! the papers are beautiful... but that daffodil just grabs your attention!

Darlene G said...

What a lovely flower and lovely candy!!

cgigler said...

Absolutely love the stamp you used. Thanks for sharing

Becky said...

Hi Deb..Your card is lovely. wonderful design paper and colors.

Shirley said...

What a lovely card. I really checked out your coloring which makes your flower so realistic. Wonderful job! Gotta check out that paper pad, too. Thanks for the chance to win the goodies.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA

Jerri Kay said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Debbie, what a gorgeous set! And those papers are simply stunning!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card love the flower stamp, thank you for sharing it.

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful card awesome coloring of the flower. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win .
Marilyn

Charlotte said...

Such a simple, yet beautiful card. I love daffodils (which are already blooming here), and your flower is beautiful. LOVE the inside, as well.

Laraine R said...

Gorgeous card! Great coloring!

NancyB said...

Clean and simple - love the daffodil image and the way you colored it; what a beauty!

Ravengirl said...

That is one gorgeous daffodil and the papers are really beautiful!

lisa808 said...

Such a pretty image. Perfect paper for the card.

Anonymous said...

Your coloring is absolutely gorgeous....as is the card you created. Thanks for sharing.

ursula Uphof said...

A beautiful card for Spring, and the sentiment makes it so perfect for Easter.

Maryleva said...

Simply stated yet beautiful.

Marisa said...

I can't wait for my daffodils to come up!!! Great CAS card.

Unknown said...

Wonderful card DEb, such a lovely Dafodil, and your dafodil color is so soft and matches the color in your print perfectly, GREAT job.
Thanks for sharing
hugs
Donna

Joann said...

I love the distressed look on your card and the stamp is lovely. The inside is great

Lynda said...

Your card, Deb, is simple but oh so elegant. Love the lone daffodil set off with that gorgeous background paper. The coloring is gorgeous! Thanks for the sharing of your amazing talent...

kathy s said...

Beautiful- the simplicity gives such elegance

jean w. said...

Love the daff! It is my favorite spring flower!

Karen McAlpine said...

Love how you did the shading! Gorgeous DP too.

Diana N. said...

Beautiful spring card!

Juanita B said...

The papers are exquisite. The sentiment is wonderful and I LOVE the way you carried the designer paper inside. TFS

thefrashers said...

i love your card. it has such an understated beauty and simplicity. love the coloring you've done on the daffodil and the dp has such a subtle glow. thanx.

Linda Carson said...

Lovely! It's beautiful how the daffodil stands alone to make a statement!

Shona said...

Love how the simplicity of the design showcased the elegant daffodil.

Tina said...

Very pretty card.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

LISA said...

Simply beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win the wonderful ribbons and flowers. Love May Arts. Jan D. in Jax, FL

Caryn S said...

Wow I love that DP and all the foil! The simplicity of the daffodil image is really a great complement to it.

Sheila - Ginger said...

Such a vry elegant card. I love the daffodil especially as it's a symbol of my country (Wales in the UK)Such a wonderful sentiment too.

Hugs Sheila xx

Kathy " said...

Beautiful coloring!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful coloring.

Carol's Ink Spot said...

A very pretty and elegant card. That paper is beautiful!

Heather said...

Your beautiful Easter dafodil card is truly a work of art.
She is standing there so proud and crisp . Your work is beautiful hugs Heather

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Fantastic card!!

Charlette Finley said...

Really love this card. Clean and simply but full of spring. Love the daffodil one of my favorite flowers>

Sonia said...

I love this stamp set. So simple yet elegant. I love the background paper you used. All together it is a LOVELY card!

Lori said...

Great Card Deb! So clean & Simple! Easy Peasy and that is what I do best! Thank you!!

Gloria Westerman said...

So pretty!!! and just in time for spring....great collection tfs

cjgusloff57 said...

Very pretty card! The daffodil is just perfect.....think Spring!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful daffodil! The paper you used is very pretty and I love the sentiment you chose!!

Thank you so much for sharing this!

Victoria Merrick
angelicmsn1 at aol dot com

Dottie said...

I love the simplicity of this card. It is pristine and just so understated that it jumps out at you. Very very nice. Thank you also for the chance to win those beautiful ribbons.

Debbie Dunham said...

Beautiful card and sentiment! Love the coloring!

Clare said...

Lovely card! Very nice coloring!

Adirondack Annie said...

Thanks so much for sharing your talents w/ us. I love the vintage feel of this card.

Bobbi Miller said...

Daffodil is the birthday flower for March isn't it? Well, my birthday is this month, and this little flower is so pretty! Love the simplicity of it. Very nice. TFS

Anonymous said...

I appreciate the simplicity of the card. Love to make Easter cards and appreciate the idea. Very well done.

Rufus said...

Elegant, totally elegant! That paper is to die for. I'll be off to look that up as soon as I hit post!
R/

Frann said...

Very nice! I love the daffodil image and your layering is stunning!

Cindy Lou said...

A simply elegant card Deb, Crisp and clean and your coloring of the Daffy is spot on! This is truly a work of art. Thanks for inspiring and sharing :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. I love the way you layered it.

Margie

Stamping in Asia said...

I love the sentiment of the card!! Great work!

jonim52 said...

Very elegant!

velta said...

Beautifully done Deb! I absolutely love that gold silk mirror cardstock...adds such an elegant touch!!!

marilynwillauer said...

Simply elegant!

Janet L. said...

What a beauty, Deb! I love the gold touches especially!

Debbie S said...

Such a beautiful card, makes me think of spring. I just love the papers you have used, inside and out.

Susan said...

Love your card. The coloring is simply beautiful.

seau said...

I love daffodils, and your treatment of this flower on your card is stunning. Thanks for sharing. Eunice

marcelle schauer said...

Love the card and just wishing my daffodils were up and as pretty as this one is. The blog candy goes so well with your card that is just so spring like.

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty card! I love daffodils!
DeniseB