Hello friends . . .
Welcome to the 2nd week of 2026 ... already time is buzzing by!
My favorite color is purple and when I spotted a couple challenge focusing on that color, I just had to create and join in the fun. Those challenges are Beautiful Blossoms #36 where they have this beautiful vase of purple flowers as their inspiration . . . And the second challenge I'm playing in is over on the
{PIN}spirational Blog, Challenge #333 for January where they have this amazing image for inspiration . .
Last year (enabled by BFF Diane - Nellie's Nest), I purchases several sheets of these Katy Sue 3D Decoupage Sheets when I saw how beautiful they were on the cards she created! I'm afraid my photos truly don't do them justice! Both my phone & my camera don't pick up the color purple well but trust me when I tell you the colors in this image are beautiful IRL!
Here's a zoomed in image ... hope this helps you see the beauty!
This particular Katy Sue sheet is called 'Champage & Violets' (11-DCD609).
I have even used all the word panels with the exception of the Happy Anniversary.
Here's a peek at the inside.
I will dress it up a bit more with some prima flowers or a lacy die cut before sending.
Thanks so much for stopping by today and hope your 2026 is off to a FABULOUS start!!
So very beautiful, can't go wrong with those 3D's, a bit 'picky' to put together but so worth it in the end as your card dictates!!
ReplyDeleteA real beauty !!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Beautiful!! Thanks so much for participating in our PINSPIRATIONAL challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteThose are very pretty decoupage sheets, and I love pansies too. Beautiful card Darlene, Thanks for playing along and sharing your creative make with us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
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The flowers make some beautiful wedding cards!
ReplyDeleteYup, purple is your color alright! I too was enabled by Diane to buy Katy Sue, but it's for a friend's upcoming birthday. I looked for the toppers you use, also, but not sure what's the best site. This is a gorgeous piece you've created!
ReplyDeleteThank you Darlene for sharing your lovely floral card with Pin-spirational during January! -- Becca/DT
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