Shine bright...



Hello and Happy Sunday!

I was hoping this weekend was going to be filled with crafting and staying in my jammies all-day-long, but it isn't quite working out that way.

That's okay, it's all good.  

I've been behind on challenges.  There are so many out there, it tends to get a bit overwhelming for me since I have a limited time for crafting:


Yes, I love color.

Yes, I love patterns.

Yes, I love texture.

I've been wanting to ink up the Strictly Sentiment set by WPlus9, a steal at only $6!  The "happy birthday" has been selectively inked, meaning I dropped the 'to you!'. 


I was patting myself on the back using those Basic Grey pins...to coordinate with the sentiment.

I was {thoroughly} inspired by the 



Seriously, what's not to love about all those colors and goodness?!!!!!

I also managed to incorporate Lisa's fantastic sketch:

no. 5


I've been a long-time fan of Lisa's sketches!!!  She rocks.

supplies:
cardstock:  PTI
paper:  Basic Grey Fact and Fiction
stamps:  WPlus9 Strictly Sentiments
ink:  memento tuxedo
other:  Basic Grey Fact and Fiction Pin/button, Jenni Bowlin canvas bloom and misc pearl



Comments

Michelle said…
Amy, I adore this card! I love that the pins and the sentiment work together so well! Beautiful!
Riet said…
What a gorgeous card Amy.

Hugs Riet.xx
Dora said…
So very pretty!!!
itsallrosi said…
great interpretation of the mood board!
Lynn said…
Hope you are doing well Amy and that you can sneak in some more crafty time before the weekend is out! Love the colors and the gorgeous texture!
Sherry Eckblad said…
Great card and that is currently one of my favorite songs I am listening too, along with Bruno Mars of course.
Michelle said…
What a fun card! I love the colors! And that flower is awesome. Is ever heard of those challenge sites, so thanks for the info. Looks like some fun ones! Have a fun holiday weekend!
So beautiful!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors and love love love the pins!!
Courtney K said…
love the bright colors - & clever use of those stick pins!
Barb said…
Wow, Amy! That card is awesome! I love your take on those beautiful colors! The stick pins look wonderful with your pretty flower!

I tried to stay in my jammies all day yesterday and only made it until about noon - always too many other things to do - hope you find some more crafty time soon! :)
Heather Rogers said…
Beautiful CAS design. I like the canvas bloom and cute stick pins. :)
Shannon said…
You are one of my FAVORITE SCRAPPERS EVAH! <3 I am so in love with this!
Stephanie said…
But when you do find the time to craft, you really knock it out of the park Amy :)
Miriam Prantner said…
I really love this card! It's just the perfect combination of elements, love the double sentiments and those sweet stickpins/flower!
wendipooh13 said…
ohhhh super pretty LOVE it!!!
Janice said…
Gorgeous! Have a super day -- Jammie's or not!
Helen F. said…
This one is such a beauty, Amy! Love all the colors, textures and those diamond stick pins :)
Have a great weekend ~
Lisa Arana said…
you are brilliant my dear amy! i love how you used the sketch with the stick pins. super darling card. thank you so much for playing along with wanna sketch!!!
Tracey McNeely said…
Classic you Amy, love it.
donna mikasa said…
love the colors, patterns and texture! amazing card...
Annette Allen said…
cute card.. love that flower embellishment..
Love, love, love this design Amy!
Ashley Horton said…
A new favorite Amy!! I love those fun colors!!
Kara Lynne said…
Gorgeous flower and those pins! That red line on the lined paper for the sentiment is a great touch.
yyam said…
So sweet! Love the added pins!

P/s: It's hard to play along with challenges...pretty much gave up the weekly ones but try to play with the monthly ones...
Sylvia said…
Beautiful card, Amy, I love all the same things you do! Hope you had a wonderful day sitting in your pj's crafting! We had lunch with Amy(my daughter) bought some plants then came home and got a flower border done! More of the same tomorrow. We got rain, so it is the perfect time to plant. Have a wonderful Monday!
Jessi Fogan said…
Ahhhh...bummer. I hope you got to spend at least SOME time in your jammies!
Those pins are brilliant - haha, pun intended - and oh, that song gets so stuck in my head! I love it though. And I love the textures with the pins, flower, and buttons!
Aimes said…
Awesome mix of textures and a super sweet focal point on this card!
Fingers crossed you find some time to chill and craft soon, Girlie!
Hugs!
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Lyndal said…
PURE gorgeous Amy!!!!
Lynnda said…
Gorgeous and sweet!... hugs...x
Trinh said…
I love how you use color, patterns & textures! Pretty design!
Rose said…
pretty and i love that bloom :)
JJ Bolton said…
I love everything about this card Amy! Something about it reminds me of Sweden, lol! Like I would find this little treasure in posh Swedish boutique:) (Apparently it's past my bedtime, lol!)

Hope you're having a great week!