Friday, February 24, 2012

IT'S A SURPRISE BLOG HOP.......CHECK IT OUT!!!

Happy Saturday again!!!

Let’s light the candles and strike up the music!! The owner of FlourishesJan Marie Caruso – is celebrating a birthday and we’re helping her by getting the party started with just about the entire Flourishes Crew! Why not leave some love on her blog HERE and while you are hopping around, pay a visit to the Flourishes team members who are honoring her special day!


In honor of Jan’s special day, the worker bees behind the scenes decided to have a COLORFUL sale to help celebrate! TODAY and TOMORROW only – all Copic Markers will be on sale 15% off. Just use the code *COPIC15* in the coupon code box at the time of check out to get this fun discount! So, join us in singing her a special little birthday song! Be sure to check out all the fun and festive wishes and grab some great ideas for birthday cards along the way!

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET JAN MARIE!!!! MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS AND WISHES COME TRUE  AND I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!

Here is my card for YOU......



I decided to use the newly released Calla Lilies Set. The lilies were inked in Memento Black and colored with these Copic Markers ~ YG11, G12, G21, E50, Y15.

Now, it's time to hop along to the rest of the team members:
                                                                   Barbara Anderson
                                                                   Christine Okken
                                                                   Cindy Lawrence
                                                                   Julie Koerber
                                                                   Dawn Burnworth
                                                                   Danielle Kennedy
                                                                   Sharon Doolittle
                                                                   Stacy Morgan
                                                                   Tammy Hershberger
                                                                   Beate Johns
                                                                   Cindy Haffner
                                                                   Heather Jensen
                                                                   Maki Jones
                                                                   Mona Pendleton
                                                                   Silke Ledlow -------little ole me :)
                                                                   Betty Wright
                                                                   Kathy Jones
                                                                   Yvonne Hagane
                                                                   Pat Adam

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend and we hope you enjoyed the hop?!?

                                                                    Hugs, ~Silke~

17 comments:

Marisa said...

Your lilies are stunning, Silke! Love teh corrugated panel and how you paired it with the doily.

Betty Wright said...

Beautiful coloring and cut work detailing, Silke! I really need to break out some corrugated cardboard, too! Love this look!

Carole said...

Love the card Silke, the calla lilies turned out awesome, beautiful coloring. Hugs ... Carole

The Rubber Maid said...

What a gorgeous use of the calla litllies...this is just so elegant and pretty. Pat

Trisha said...

Wow, Silke!! Your card is awesome. Love your use of corrugate and paper lace doilies. They really work together. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Nan G said...

Gorgeous card! What type of twine/string do you use for the squiggles, that it holds its corkscrew shape? Thanks, Nan

redwasher1 said...

Wow, this is beautiful!!! I have this set coming and can't wait!!!

Barbara said...

Those lilies are so pretty done in that soft pink, Silke! Beautiful card!

Stacy Morgan said...

Gorgeous! Oh I love the softness of the lilies, just gorgeous Silke.

Kathy Jones said...

WOW!!! As always, your cards are such a joy to see!!! LOVE the way you've used the corrugated background and topped with the softness of the doily and flowers is wonderful!! Love the curly accent on the button - have to figure out how to do that!! :)

Yogi said...

love those calla lilies. Those leaves are just gorgeous. Love the use of the corrugated background, nice touch.

Ravengirl said...

So pretty! I love the different textures you have combined here! That bit of curly twine in the button is such a cute accent!

Beate said...

Your card turned out gorgeous, Silke. I love the corrugated cardboard in the back topped with the paper doily and your wonderful image.
Hugs and smiles

dpkennedy said...

Very elegant and lovely! Beautiful card Silke!

Unknown said...

Sooooo beautiful!!! Love the touch of pink and textures! Fantastic trimming job too!

Heather Rogers said...

What? I missed this one too? Maybe I have been working too much too.LOL

This is beautiful Silke. Love the pretty Calla Lilies and pink bow. Jan Marie will LOVE this. :)
Hugs~

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