Monday 10 September 2018

Sakura Sakura

Morning and we have a new "Inspired BY a Song" challenge at Create and Inspire sponsored by Sheepski Designs.I used the beautiful image Cherry Blossom coloured with promarkers and the song is Sakura Sakura which is a Japanese song celebrating the Cherry Blossom.B.papers from The Works-ribbon/paper flower/pearls and dewdrops from stash-stamped sentiment is a craft mag freebie.

I made this card for my SIL who has just broken her hip slipping off a chair!!!and had a hip replacement op-she is now home and recovering.
challenges-
the paper shelter-make it bloom
I love promarkers-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
time out-inspired by words
QKR Stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
colour crazy-ATG
alphabet challenge-L is for leaves
Carlins kaartenparadijs-sketch+flowers
digistamps4joy-flower frenzy
do-allkreatives-bingo-pink/digi/pearls
mix it up-ATG/layering
craft-deebowz-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can find the time to join us and check out the DT cards and blogs for more inspiration
Carol x x

44 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

very beautiful Carol
Gr Karin

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous.xxx

Michelle said...

This is beautiful Carol - would definitely make someone feel better - Michelle x

karin said...

A lovely card Carol. Thanks for taking part at our Challenge at Carlin's Kaartenparadijs.

Karin DT

meg said...

Gorgeous image colouring and papers love the way you placed the sentiment, hope your SIL makes a speedy recovery

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card for someone special who's unwell...gorgeous papers and bow.xx

aussie aNNie said...

Love your gorgeous card, and thanks so much for entering into our challenge at https://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/ good luck in the draw.. DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY




[aussie aNNie blog] ♥ ♥

Janice said...

Gorgeous card, I love the layout.
Janice x

Janice said...

Back again...a really pretty card.
Thank you so much for sharing with us at Alphabet Challenge ~ Janice DT

Mia said...

Beautiful card, Carol. Lovely design and pretty colours. Kisses, my friend.

Beebeebabs said...

Another beautiful card - great job as always!

Darlene said...

Such a beautiful creation Carol! Thanks so much for playing in our Alphabet Challenge! Good Luck and please come back next month!

Darlene
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Donna Ellis said...

Carol, it’s beautiful! Such lovely spring time colors, and a marvelously sweet frame!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, pretty! Until now I didn't know the meaning of the word "sakura". Because of your post I looked it up and read about it. Thank you, not only for a beautiful card, but for the education!

*Vicki* said...

Wow! Gorgeous card Carol! Love the soft colors, the flower image and your amazing layout design! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Cute Card Thursday Challenges! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)

Linda Mc Enery said...

Oh what a charming Get Well card! So elegant and stylish! I love your use of dewdrops and your sophisticated design. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at The Paper Shelter!
Linda

Lisa Lynn said...

This is so beautiful with your coloring. Lots of details and embellishments. I'm sure that your SIL will love the card.

Chrissy said...

Beautiful image and colouring Carol and I love your card design..lovely.

luv CHRISSYxx

Anita in France said...

Lovely layering and colouring, Carol ... so very pretty! Thanks once more for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

Monika Reeck said...

Oh I love your coloring Carol
I never colored leaves outside the line like this
and this looks beautiful
with that flowers too
great layout and Adorable card
LOVE!
hugs
Monika

cotnob said...

This is so pretty Carol, lovely soft colours.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

rachel said...

Lovely card Carol - I must admit I don't know that song though! Hugs rachel x

Aunty Sue said...

Beautiful card and thanks so much for sharing at crafty catz this week and hope to see you next week. Dont forget we have a GDt call on going.

craftytrog said...

Gorgeous!!! xxx

Julie Odil said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for joining us this week at QKR Stampede Challenge Blog. Julie, DT member

Cazro said...

Hi Carol, this is gorgeous, I love the style and the pastel colours are so pretty. Good luck. Thank you for joining in the fun at Alphabet Challenges. We would love for you to visit us again. Caz. DT.

Helen said...

A great card - thanks for sharing it with us at the Crafty Catz Challenge.

Helen x

wannabcre8tive said...

This card is gorgeous. I love the colors and the fab design.

Jill V said...

I hope you SIL recovers quickly - and this pretty card will definitely add some joy to her recovery journey. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Jill

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

Love the inspiration for your card, so pretty and delicate. Dainty stamp and like the bow and delicate flower in the corner which ties in so well.Michelle x

Glenda Atkins said...

Beautiful feminine card, loving the soft colours, the bow and the design,
hugs
Glenda

Sharon Noble said...

Great Card Thank You for joining us at I Love Pro Markers hugs Sharon DT

Kathy Barnett said...

Thanks so much for entering your lovely card into our 'Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow' challenge at Craft-Dee BowZ this month. I look forward to seeing what you create for our next challenge. Hugs, Kathy

ILEANA ARTUFFO said...

Beautiful creation! I love image and design! Wonderful choice of papers!
Thanks for playing at I Love Promarkers Challenge.
Ileanaxx

Alex said...

Beautiful card. I like the bright colours. This card makes your SIL def. feel better.
Thanks for playing along with us at our present challenge at Do-Al(l) Kreatives and good luck! Hope you will join us next month again.

Crafty greetings
Alex

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Lisa Andersson said...

The soft colours and the flower looks wonderful. It's all so very pretty.
Hope your SIL will have a quick recovery.
Hugs, Lisa

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

Sucha beautiful card, love the cherry blossom and the stamp, so delicate. You always make such good use of craft freebies x

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Gorgeous make hun, love the layout & soft colours you have used

I hope your SIL is well on the road to full recovery now

Thank you for sharing with us at 'If You Give A Crafter a Cookie' this fortnight
Hugs Shell xx

Twingomaus said...

Very amazing!
Thanks for joining us at the DAK Challenge.
Greetings Andrea

Doris Klein said...

oh wow... this is very pretty!

Thanks for playing along with our Do-Al(l) Kreatives Challenge and good luck!

Hugs and please come back soon!
Doris
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Deanne Saunders said...

Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for participating in our IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Jen Leeflang said...

I am sure your sister-in-law was cheered by your gorgeous card!
Thank you for joining our challenge over at Digistamps4Joy this month! Please join us again soon.
Jen L
DS4J-DT

Leslie said...

I'm sorry I'm late with my comment but wanted to thank you so much for sharing your amazing project with us in the Mix It Up Challenge Blog's September challenge and we hope to see you again for our October challenge!
Hugs,
Leslie, MIUCB DT
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Dee's Craft Room said...

Such a pretty card, I love how you have coloured the cherry blossom image and the delicate backing papers.

Dionne x