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Showers and Flowers

I just can't resist doing the Squigglefly challenges when my "relax" weeks roll around! This week, Holly's group has inspired everyone to make a card fitting the title "April Showers Bring May Flowers" (SFC1613). You can pick from two options: Showers (water, blue, etc) or May Flowers - I did both. I dug out my fav Sam's Rainy Day image by Cheryl Alger - I just can't resist how fun it is to paper piece the umbrella and her face is sooo sweet. I have been in an Oz mood every since I went to see my friends Michael and Patty (and their dog Murphy) perform it in our local theater. It is such a wonderful story! So my sentiment says "When it Rains aren't you glad you are not the Wicked Witch."



I used Jen's Deconstructed Sketch #98 - isn't it fun!

Hope your Monday was good! Hugz!

Comments

  1. DianeApril 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    What a sweet design, fun colors and layers.

    Regards Diane

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  2. CarrollAnn (~CA~)April 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    What a lovely card! I love all the pretty details!!

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  3. JD/ JillApril 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Adorable...happy card!

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  4. Sue from OregonApril 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    This is so so cute-would fit perfect in the polka dot challenge at Great Impressions!! Very fun! Thanks for popping in today to say Hello too!

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  5. SueApril 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Nancy, you packed a lot into this cute card. Darling image, and love the color combo, paper piecing, polkadots and your coloring. Super cute.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  6. DonnaMundingerApril 22, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Okay, this is about the cutest image EVER and I love the paper piecing you've done. The fab black and white really makes the othere colors pop, too. Love this! xxD

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  7. MarisaApril 22, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Loving the paper pieced umbrella :) Darling image and card.

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  8. DarnellApril 22, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Adorable card, Nancy! Thank you so much for coming by to visit the Playhouse, becoming a follower, and leaving me some love so I could find you back! Super fun blog you have here!!

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  9. DoreenApril 22, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous love the image and fab details.xxx

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  10. TammyApril 23, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Terrific card and great details! Love the adorable image!

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  11. Carol LApril 23, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    What a perfect card for this time of year! I love the hot pink colors and black accents, especially that pretty ribbon!

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  12. McCrafty's CardsApril 23, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Gorgeous card Nancy, I like the image,the papers the paper piecing and the flowers.
    Kevin xx

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  13. Anne TempleApril 23, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Fabulous card Nancy! Love the paper pieced umbrella and the black ribbon. Did you see that Pattie's Creations is having a DT call? (hint, hint) :-)

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  14. BenziApril 23, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    How adorable, Nancy. I love that paper pieced umbrella.

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  15. PatApril 23, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Love the card--so so cute!

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  16. Holly YoungApril 24, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Nancy this is just such a precious card! I love the sketch and the paper piecing! The black and white polka dot pieces and ribbon are really eye catching, and of course sentiment has me laughing. Love it!

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  17. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartApril 24, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Gorgeous work this week and perfect for those April showers which we are most thankfully getting here in Texas right now. Wonderful card for the challenge this week. Cheers, Holley

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  18. Lisa LaraApril 25, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    This is just the cutest Nancy.

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