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One of my favorite paper collections is Basic Grey's Persimmon.  I never tire of it and tend to hoard my paper.  I was inspired by a couple challenges:

cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  basic grey/persimmon stamps:  stampin' up/love is kindness  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  stampin' up embossing folder, martha stewart wool yarn, cork, circle punch 

 I was lucky to borrow Kimberly's Stampin' up image, Love is Kindness.  I love the newsprint wrapped tulips!

Can you see the cork on top of the tag...oh yes, and the polka base?

Playing along with the gals over at Tag, you're it!




I'm such a fan of Jeanne's work!

I'm also linking up to AAA Cards!



This is my first time playing with them, I hope that my card is CAS enough!

That's it for me...before I go, I wanted to let you know that we're having a ton of fun & prizes over on the Neat & Tangled blog this week:


We're collaborating with the awesome girls of The Cut Shoppe!  There are prizes so make sure you check out both Neat & Tangled along with The Cut Shoppe!


Comments

Lynn said…
Love the way the sentiment is tucked in perfectly on the side of the flowers.
April 13, 2015 at 2:28 AM
Teresa Doyle said…
Such a cute tag and the cork is an awesome idea to strengthen the hole and its looks good too.
April 13, 2015 at 4:41 AM
Vicki Dutcher said…
How fun to see you joining in over at AAA! AND with such a fabulous card -- that color is divine! Thanks for playing along~
April 13, 2015 at 6:36 AM
Audrey Pettit said…
I love that collection, too, and have been so inspired by everything you've done with it, my friend! This is SO sweet! Love that sweet newspaper wrapped floral bouquet and love the sentiment, too. I really like how you only colored the flower heads. That is such a neat look!
April 13, 2015 at 6:39 AM
jessica said…
Such a beautiful sentiment and great card!!!
Happy Monday Amy!
April 13, 2015 at 6:59 AM
Julie Tucker-Wolek said…
Gorgeous! I love love love love those flowers!! And that collection is one of my faves too!!!!!!!!
April 13, 2015 at 7:10 AM
Miriam Prantner said…
I second your Persimmon love! Great stamped image too!
April 13, 2015 at 7:44 AM
Sazzle Dazzle said…
A gorgeous springtime image, loving your cute tag and gorgeous bunch of tulips ... wrapped in newspaper - that's so cool. Thanks so much for linking up and playing along at AAA Cards.
April 13, 2015 at 9:34 AM
Laura Norris said…
Oh I love that stamp too! I need to borrow it from Kimberly as well.
April 13, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Samantha Mann said…
Such a cute card!! Love the shape of that tag!!!! And I agree - love the newsprint wrapped flowers too! So lovely!
April 13, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Holly AKA KopyKat said…
Oh this is so pretty, love it!!!
April 13, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Linda Breedlove said…
I love this paper... and that sweet newspaper wrapped tulip bouquet... and such a great sentiment, too!!! This is SO pretty, Amy!!!
April 13, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Angie Tieman said…
Pretty, pretty, pretty!!
April 13, 2015 at 4:59 PM
Unknown said…
Love this tag Amy!! So very pretty!
April 13, 2015 at 5:52 PM
Shelly said…
This is sooo pretty, Amy!
April 13, 2015 at 5:53 PM
Tracey McNeely said…
Beautiful tag Amy, thank you so much for sharing with us at Tag You're It!
April 13, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Helen F. said…
Totally awesome tag card, Amy! Love the patterned paper, the sweet tulips image and the wonderful sentiment
April 13, 2015 at 6:58 PM
Lisa Lara said…
I am loving that stamp set and how you only colored the tulips Amy.
April 13, 2015 at 7:57 PM
I Card Everyone said…
*sigh* tulips and polkas... just so beautifully perfect together!
=] Michele
April 14, 2015 at 7:29 AM
wendipooh13 said…
so sweet and love the fun wool trim!!!
April 14, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Jessi Fogan said…
Ohhhh I love the colours & that newsprint! So cool. And the sentiment is beautiful.
April 16, 2015 at 1:47 AM
Stephanie Lanzalotto said…
What a wonderful design. Love the two DP's with the solid stripe down the middle. That image of the newspaper-wrapped flowers is fabulous. Love that you chose to color only the flowers and left the rest black & white. Love it!! Thanks for linking up and playing with us at AAA Cards!
April 16, 2015 at 1:27 PM
Victoria Lavender said…
Oh yes! Cleanish CAS. Wonderful layout and tag. Your take on the stamp is great too. Is that roving wool? I make mice with that....and I horde paper too....it's so fun being a crafter. Hugs, Victoria~ AAA Cards
April 17, 2015 at 10:11 AM
Linda Beeson said…
This is so cute! I love the idea of the tag and that stamp is so cute, so glad you could join us at AAA Cards
April 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM
cm said…
Your newsprint wrapped tulips are showcased beautifully on your much-loved persimmon paper. Another delight...
Hugs~c
April 18, 2015 at 11:14 AM
wienerhoneymooners said…
I think my phone ate my comment on this!!!!!!! LOVE what you do with ALL of the Persimmon collection, we BOTH love that one!!!!!!!!!! And YES the Love is Kindness stamp!! Wonderful..just wonderful!!!!

Thanks for joining us at AAA Cards, we are very glad that you are sharing your creativity with us!!! -always!!
April 19, 2015 at 10:22 PM
anja curvers said…
Wow this is really gorgeous Amy. Thank you for joining us over at TAG you're it.
April 20, 2015 at 12:56 AM
donna mikasa said…
Love your take on Jeanne's tag! I love newsprint wrapped tulips, too!
April 22, 2015 at 12:23 AM
Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said…
How did I miss this before? Love that you went rectangular on this tag-- I cannot believe your Project Life stash... Thank you for joining us at Tag You're It Challenge.
April 22, 2015 at 6:14 AM
Jeanne J. said…
Oh Amy this is so pretty! I love your pretty tulips and the pretty paper too! The yellow is so bright against the pattern paper and I just want to reach in and touch that soft fuzzy tie! Paper hoarder here too! Gotta hang on to the stuff you love right?
April 22, 2015 at 11:57 AM
Jill V said…
Those newspaper wrapped tulips are just gorgeous - and I love the yellow - it goes so well with the patterned paper (my all-time favourite is also a Basic Grey collection - Out Of Print)! Thanks so much for sharing your great Springtime card with us at AAA Cards this week! Jill
April 25, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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