3.23.2013



Blessings, friends!

I thank you all so much for the good thoughts and prayers for Chrissy.  This past week(s) have been a whirlwind but we're so blessed to have loving doctors and specialists that go the extra mile. The journey travels forward but we do so with good spirits, a positive outlook and many prayers of thankfulness.  

And it's Spring Break week for my children ... YAY!  
We're so excited to have the upcoming week off of school ~ 
a much needed break and the babies home from school = a happy mama! :)

There is a super new photo inspiration challenge at Catch the Bug
challenge blog ~ this gorgeous rainbow photo:


For my card, I used the Ava Mermaid digi.  I paper-pieced her tail using these ocean themed papers and keeping the bottom portion to resemble the rainbow's colors :)  I wanted to showcase Ava as the focal point so I kept this card pretty simple in l/o and added clear blue button 'bubbles' scattered about.  


Be sure to stop by the blog and scoop up the adorable Friday Freebie ~ the adorable spring buggie!  And did you know that right now, the Easter Digis at the Bugaboo shop are 50% off?  So many fun cards you can make with the cache of Easter digital goodies - and on sale :)  

Have a beautiful weekend :)  I hope that rainbows and sunshine are yours and the snow and chill is melting away :)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!

~Kelly

24 comments:

  1. She is just darling!! Great layers and colors!

    Enjoy your spring break! Carri~Abusybee

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  2. so sweet dear Kelly, love the little girl... Happy weekend gf!

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  3. Sweet little girl and the rainbow colors fits perfect !!

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  4. Fabulous image and wonderful background! Love how the buttons look like air bubbles! Great card!

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  5. What a pretty card. I wouldn't mind finding a mermaid if this is what they look like Kelly!
    I must admit I too loved school holidays! Enjoy your kids for it is amazing how quickly the time goes!

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  6. Fabulous delicate colors with this sweet mermaid!! Precious card, Kelly!

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  7. Oh Kelly, this card is adorable! I love the way you placed the buttons... you are so good at that!

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  8. This is a great card Kelly! I like how those little buttons remind me of bubbles and the image and papers are so nice.

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  9. Adorable!! I love the papers you chose and how you did the buttons. HUGS to you, Sweetie!

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  10. You did such a fab job with her! She looks so adorable here with the buttons... they remind me if bubbles! Have a wonderful weekend and spring break!

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  11. Another adorable card! Love all the buttons on here!
    Have a great Spring Break!
    Lynn

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  12. Super cute image and adorable coloring and paper piecing! Love the bubble-buttons too! Totally cute.
    Hugs & Prayers for you & yours!
    ~D

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  13. Ava is so cute Kelly and you did her mermaid tail justice. Enjoy spring break with your kiddies. I bet they love to around Mom as much as love having them around.

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  14. This is precious Kelly. Enjoy your babies. :)

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  15. Love your card- the image is darling- love the paper piecing- and the blue baubles and the DP you used too! Oh I hope you have a break from all of the driving this week- and good weather too!

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  16. Super adorable card! I love the buttons and the mermaid image. Fantastic job! Enjoy your Spring break! My kids have their break coming up soon too. Even better is that I took vacation from work the same time so looking forward to enjoying it too! :)

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  17. Adorable image Kelly! Enjoy your break.

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  18. Hi Kelly,
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! Nice to see your blog in my turn. Your card is super cute! Love the layout and buttons. The image is adorable.
    Have a nice break-week!
    Francine

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  19. Cute card Kelly - love the way you have kept the focus on Ava.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  20. I love the paper piecing and the button bubbles - adorable! :-) Enjoy spring break. Ours is the first week of April.

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  21. Check out your button bubbles! Wonderful! And her tail looks fantastic, what a great color combo.

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  22. This is so adorable. I love that color combo.

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  23. I like how you angled the fishie gal's panel! And blue buttons for bubbles...ink-genious!

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  24. Adorable! You always use the perfect colors and papers for your image!

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