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STAMPlorations March challenge #5

Hi Friends - it time for a new monthly challenge at STAMPlorations the theme is Stamps and Spring


And boy  - do we want SPRING!


Using my VIGNETTE set Eclectic Florals, some masking and adding additional color with Gelatos (and water) The flower stems I just drew by hand. The sentiment is by Memory Box. I used watercolor paper for this card.


PRIZE: The winner will receive 2 clear stamp sets of her choice from the Vignette, Patchwork Frenzy, and Subway Art series. (Visit the shop to see the available stamp sets.) Also, the winner will be invited to be a Guest Designer.

A TWIST IN OUR CHALLENGES
Participate in all 3 challenges we host this month and you'll be in the running to win this prize package courtesy of our sister shop, All About Scrapping.

You have until March 31 to link up your card. The winner will be announced announced April 3rd.

Challenges:
One layer simplicity challenge - just add water
Virginia’s View Challenge #1 – Watercoloring
 Crafting for All Seasons #72 – Spring into Spring
Simon Says Work It Wednesday 


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maria f. said…
This card just screams Spring! Hate to tell you but my daffodils and hyacinth are blooming. (ducking to avoid flying object)...
March 7, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Virginia L. said…
Absolutely DELIGHTFUL, Cornelia! Love the pretty water-coloring for the design! Thanks for linking up yo Virginia's View Challenge!
March 7, 2014 at 3:21 PM
Kristie Goulet said…
Beautiful and spring-like! Love it!!!
March 7, 2014 at 9:03 PM
Vicki Dutcher said…
Great one layer card!
March 7, 2014 at 9:21 PM
Nonni said…
Beautiful one layer! The watercolor look is beautiful and gives such a soft, feminine feel to this card.
March 8, 2014 at 1:35 AM
aufspapiergebracht said…
Gibt es eigentlich eine Technik die du nicht drauf hast ?? Großartig!!
GLG Elisabeth
March 8, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Anita in France said…
What a wonderful picture of spring, Cornelia ... lovely watercolouring! Anita :)
March 8, 2014 at 6:29 AM
Sherrie M. said…
Wow....this is so beautiful!! A breath of spring.....
March 8, 2014 at 8:12 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Cornelia. Love the colours, reminds me of crocuses. The soft watercolour look is fab too. Happy Women's Day! hugs Monika xxx
March 8, 2014 at 10:11 AM
shirley-bee said…
Love your jar of spring flowers, Cornelia!
March 8, 2014 at 1:58 PM
Anonymous said…
What a beautiful way to celebrate spring gorgeous jar of flowers. Thank you for joining us over at Crafting for All Seasons, good Luck and we hope to see you again soon. Alison xxx
March 8, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Kim Heggins said…
What a fabulous card! I love your water coloring, so sweet to make a beautiful bouquet of posies.
March 8, 2014 at 10:40 PM
MonikaRose said…
Beautiful. I love the basic layout and lovely soft tones in your flowers. Like the idea of jan drawn stems, will give that a go, I have the same set. Thank you for commenting on my card for the sketch7 and previous entries at STAMPlorations. Have a Fantastic Day.
March 9, 2014 at 4:11 AM
Rosmarie said…
Ein hübsches Frühlingssträußchen ...
March 9, 2014 at 1:12 PM
Dawn said…
Such a pretty card for spring!
Thanks for playing at CFAS this time!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx
March 10, 2014 at 6:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful colors....love it!
March 17, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Bianca said…
This is really a super cute and very spring like card! I love it! Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons! xx Bianca
March 18, 2014 at 3:31 AM
Barb Ghig said…
This is really stunning! Your flowers are so gorgeous...so perfectly organic, and I love how you created water in the jar, too! Gorgeous card, Cornelia!
March 30, 2014 at 5:18 PM
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