Monday, August 27, 2012

Let The Sun Shine

Well, summer is finally coming to an end - at least in some places.  School has started once again and the weather should be turning a little cooler.....HOPEFULLY!  It's still awfully hot here - but if I can't complain about the hot weather I can always complain about the cold!



This was a very quick card I did yesterday - not much to it and am not even sure I like it, but it'll make a good note card to send to someone.   It doesn't have a lot of 'oomph".   I used a Hero Arts stamp and a sentiment from MFP.

Thanks for stopping by.......and I'll be back tomorrow with my Shopping Our Stash and {Pin}spirational Challenge posts.  On one of these I was REALLY out of my comfort zone - but wanted to try it anyway.  See you then - and have a great Monday.
Lynn

23 comments:

Tammy said...

I think your card is very striking! The sunflower is colored perfectly! Great sentiment!!

Monica said...

Hi Lynn, the sentiment on this card has enough oomph and frankly with sunflowers, one doesn't need much. They speak on their own, you know, so sunny is their appearance. Your card is lovely. Sometimes we need just a card like this. It will come in handy for sure.

Love,
Monica

Donna Hanley said...

Lynn, I'm sure I like it. It has just the right amount of oomph for me. I love the flower and your wood grain looking paper in the background. As always, I'll be looking forward to your upcoming posts. You do provide me with a bunch of inspiration no matter which style card you showcase. Enjoy your day.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

What are you talking about?? I love this card!
That distressed background is perfect for the sunflower, which is gorgeous by the way!

Again - that background is perfect!!!

Have a great day!

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Lol well I like it Lynn! I like the timber look backing and sunflowers are my fave so I really love it :) Beautiful work!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Lynn, I like the sunflower the cracked background and the sentiment.
Kevin xx

Bonnie said...

Nothing says sunshine like a sunflower! I love how it's against a weathered background. Makes me think of an old barn with a garden of sunflowers beside it.

Cheryl said...

It may have been quick but I think it is quite striking. I love sunflowers and your card really lets this pretty flower shine.

NanaConnie said...

Love the crackle background for the sunflower, Lynn, and that's saying a lot since I don't like crackle on much of anything! lol Love your coloring on the flower. I think the card has lots going for it. Clean, bright, bold, and wonderfully simple. What else is there?

Linda Simpson said...

This is stunning Lynn, I love the sunflower and the beautiful background you have created too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Anne Temple said...

I think it looks great. Love your coloring of the sunflower.

Jessi Fogan said...

I love the crackly panel - and the sunflower pops right off! I'll join you with the weather woes - I can't wait for the cooler fall weather, but I know I'll end up grumping about winter too ;)

Mary Marsh said...

I like this card Lynn and the bg you placed the sunflower on is perfect
my dh planted sunflowers for the first time this year-several varieties and they are blooming profusely

Carol L said...

That's some very good fussy cutting you've done on this flower! I love the peeled paint background too - what a great look for this card!

Alissa said...

I love how the flower pops as the focal point. I think I have this stamp but have yet to use it. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kathy and Lucky said...

I love it!!! CAS, perfection. The flower just pops of the card and love the background you used on it. It is still warm here and looking at near 100 this weekend, but I guess I would rather have that then -20 :)

Marilyn said...

How pretty and the sentiment is perfect! I love sunflowers and this card is so striking with the all the white and then that magnificent sunflower. The weathered wood background is very cool.

Lynn McAuley said...

Beautiful sun flower, Lynn!! Sunshine has been in plentiful supply this summer in our neck of the woods!

kiwimeskreations said...

Love it Lynn - the sunflower really pops against the soft b/g, and the wee bow id bakers twine is a sweet foil to the flower.
Blessings
Maxine

Shannon White said...

E this Lynn! sunflowers are one of my all time favs! And yours is no exception! 8-) So Sunny and Cheery and Love the crackle BG too! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Joan Ervin said...

Ooooh, what a beautiful flower image...it looks fabulous on the antiqued background and I love all the white space!!!!

Margaret said...

I really like this one! It's clean and uncluttered and I love the sentiment and the woodgrain stamp! Beautiful card!!

Nancy in Iowa said...

Twine, weathered background, sunflower - a trifecta! I love the simplicity. Well done my friend!