If you've arrived here from the fabulous Deb's blog, you're in the right place. If not, we invite you to link back to the beginning and take the whole hop so you don't miss a single project from this incredibly talented group.
Here is Melissa's great sketch
Here's what I came up with:
This will be used as a tag on a gift. I love these colors together and really like how this tag came out.
The DP is from StampTV Kit Sent with Love. The balloon is stamped from the StampTV kit Eclectic Summer using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored the dots were made with Copic Markers. The circles are made with Nestabilities and layered on a doily I got from Michaels. CS is GKD, Lipstick Red and White. The "ribbon" greeting is a Nestability label die and MS punch created the pine sprigs.
I then thought this sketch would look great layered on a card so I created this card with the sketch as a focal image.
For this card I used stamp set "Nesting" by Asela Hopkins. The CS is GKD Pure Luxury white, Sand, Ocean Mist. The BG is done with CuttleBug folder branches. DP is Prima Madeline paper, the strip of music notes is Tim Holz ribbon. Spellbinder pendant die and circle Nestabilities. The eggs were embellished with Liquid Pearls White Opels and then colored with Copic Marker BG01. The feathers are real.
Thank you so much for stopping by, and don't forget to play along with us.
Be sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (May 17th), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and one of them will be drawn to win a Gina K Designs stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95! GOOD LUCK!
Now, please hop on over to the incredibly talented Carolina's blog She always has something gorgeous to show us.
Cheri
Awesome cards Cheri! I love them both, but the paper pieced hot air balloon is so happy!
ReplyDeletewow - cant pick a fav - love that balloon card and that bird nest is awesome...beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome Cheri! Love that bright and cheery tag; and your little nest looks real - complete with little blue eggs!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just stunning! I'm in love with the first - the polka dot background and the way you added the sentiment - LOVE!!! Brilliant of you to share how to use the sketch on a standard size card too! The feathers, the eggs...well all of it just came together so brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful!!! I love the second one with the 'beads' in the nest best!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are incredible! I love the balloon, and the nest is just too perfect! Really took this sketch and ran with it! Love them....
ReplyDeleteCheri- My friend you rocked this challenge big time!!! Both of these are AMAZING!!!! Love them!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I love both of these cards. They are so different but are both beautiful! Love the colors and ribbon tag on the first one and pretty much everything on the second one!
ReplyDeleteWow Cheri!! Awesome cards! I love the bright colors on the first and how you incorporated the sketch on a regular card for the second!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog but certainly not the last! Love your style.
ReplyDeleteI really love the balloon card. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are just gorgeous Cheri.. love the dp on the first one.
ReplyDeletesuper nice very pretty on both cards
ReplyDeletelikeds the3m both but especially the little nest. Keep them coming ..you are Great.
ReplyDeleteI like both cards. The birds nest is so pretty with the feather and blue beads.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards, Cheri. I especially love the little nest one. So delicate and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletereally great cards
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love them both! The images are gorgeous! The bird's nest one is so stinkin' cute! I wouldn't be able to decide which card I liked better...glad I don't have to...LOL
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! Love them both!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful. Very unique themes for each of them.
ReplyDeleteThe balloon birthday card is just great.
ReplyDeleteUp up and away!!
Both cards are perfect. Up Up and Away! I want to ride in your balloon! I love the crochet edging on the first card especially.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...wonderful cards..so inventive. I love them both...but the little pearl eggs and feathers really caught my eye. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic Cheri!!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, everything about them but I'm going to highlight the choice of ribbon tag on the first and the blue 'eggs' in the nest of the second. Both great embellishments!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are a knock out. The tag card with teh bright colors is stunning. You are quite a talent!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful. Love the hot air balloon. The pearls in the nest really finished off the second one.
ReplyDeleteSoooooo much thought and talent went into these beautiful cards. Thnx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugz, Dottie
Wow, what an awesome card... I love the nest and the feathers are a great addition... I hope no animals were harmed in the making of this card... haha!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. The feathers are such a super addition. My hubbie may not like that....I can now raid his fly-tieing box:)
ReplyDeleteboth beautiful cards- I like the different edging on the nest card
ReplyDeleteJust love the card. So Perfect. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove how you layered the circle on a card. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards. Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation of the sketch on both cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful. Love the balloon but the nest with those real feathers is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThey are both wonderful designs and the birthday one is so bright and cheery. And the second one has such elegance about it with all of the lovely circle dies used.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. So creative.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great. Love your creativity.
ReplyDeleteYour balloon card is so pretty. I like your take off card from the sketch.
ReplyDeleteHey girlfriend, you have outdone yourself again!
ReplyDeleteI love the tag and you know I really am into birds so I love your card.
Great cards! I too loved paperdolls when I was young - guess it's the age thing - I started collecting Soc Sec this year!
ReplyDeleteLove how you've carried the circles all the way through. Your card makes me want that hot air balloon stamp . . . BAD! And your bird's nest card is amazing! I love the feathers and tiny little blue "eggs". Very, very cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty birds nest with the blue eggs and the feathers. I love how you used the music notes in the background. I can hear the birds making music.
ReplyDeleteI loved the first card, until I saw the second one! I love the birds nest, very creative! TFS
ReplyDeleteHi, I am a sixty something myself and have been at this for years. You have a great eye for color combos and design,,,,great work!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards. You have such a flare for creativity (I wish)!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Cheri that tag is wonderful, so bright, and cheery and happy! And your card is gorgeous and clever! Well done!
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome cards.
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are so pretty today. Hard to pick my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWOW. So beautiful. I love them both. Thank you for sharing. You are very talented. ;0)
ReplyDeleteTraci Lord
3team3lord3@comcast.net
Both are very pretty cards! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on the tag - what a great combo!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your designs! Great use of the feathers on the card!!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful...
ReplyDeleteI love that birthday tag with all of the fun polka dots and that hot air balloon. Your card is beautiful, the nest looks so real and I love how you added the "eggs" and feathers.
ReplyDeleteCheri who cares what's in the package with such a fun tag? Your card with the sketch as the focal point is so soft and gorgeous. The feather and "egg" details really make the theme.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a tag! Oh my Gosh, that nest with those tiny little eggs. Too Precious for words.
ReplyDeleteThis is such fun card!!! I love the hot Air balloon!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgous. Love the hot air balloon.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anne :)
http://createacardbyanne.blogspot.com
Two great cards, but really love the colors of the balloon card.Thanks.
ReplyDeletejoanvanleeuwen@ymail.com
I love the nesting Bird stamp, I haven't seen that before! And the antique look with the Pale blue = Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is so fun and the second is elegant. I love all the little details on the second one.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!I am blown away. Super idea with the doily for the Eclectic Summer hot air balloon card. The layered look and those colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards... but the blue pearls for eggs took my breath away.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgious cards and you brought memories back cutting paper dolls, I'll have to call my sister and tell her to look at your blog.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the balloon card!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty. I love that little nest, and the pearls you used for the eggs just added a beautiful touch to it. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I love the combination of the music with the bird's nest and feathers! Very pretty and eye catching!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards! I really love the ribbon tag you used on the first one.
ReplyDeleteThe one with the birds nest is so cool! Those little eggs just pop out. Using dimensionals to pop up the balloon is also very effective. Both are very nice cards you can be proud to send!
ReplyDeleteI love the cards. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed with talent!! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tag and your card is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteReally nice work. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have created. the tag is great and the extra touches on the card are absolutely awesome.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are great. Can't wait to make some like them.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea about layering it on a doily! I never would have thought of that! Love it! TFS!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Cheri, your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the nest and music together great idea thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the balloon card and especially the colors you choose thanks for sharing cheers Lee
ReplyDeleteHi Cheri! WOW!! Your cards are FABULOUS!! The first card has such vibrant fun colours with beautiful details, and your second card is soft and I LOVE the real feathers & the eggs. Amazing job!! Have a wonderful day. {Hugs}
ReplyDeleteI love anything that uses feathers... i try to include them in everything i do
ReplyDeleteWow both these cards are stunning!! I sure love the hot air balloon so much fun on a card
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. The hot air balloon card reminds me of Saturday morning when we go into town all the hot air balloons in the air.
ReplyDeleteThe feathers are a great addition to the second card.
Those cards are fabulous! I love that you used a feather to accent your nest in the second card!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are fantastic on the first card. They blend so well together. I especially like the secong card as the colours are subtle and muted. Very pretty and feminine.
ReplyDeletefabulous interpretations both!
ReplyDeleteWow Deb was right you had something fabulous to share with us. Love that balloon
ReplyDeletehttp://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/
Soooooo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous Spring cards!! So love what you've done with them!! Thanks so much for sharing your great talent!
ReplyDeleteA tribute to the musicians of Spring!
ReplyDeleteUsing Eclectic Summer for your tag and the colors turned out great. The nesting card has inspired me to use my set a bit different than I have in the past. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards! The baloon card is so fresh looking with pretty bright colors and I love your take on the 2nd card (birds nest), placing your circle design on a standard card. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are super. I like frist and you lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards - it's been great fun to see all the different takes on the circle shape!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using your first card as a gift tag and the second one is really something!
ReplyDeleteLove the feathers, nest and pearly eggs. It's a real inspiration.
Very nice cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW - both of your cards are totally amazing!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your talent with all of us.
These are AWESOME Cheri! I LOVE when I see green & red cards that are not holiday cards - the spots on the balloon are so fun, and I adore those little pearl blue 'eggs' with the branchy embossed background - Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on the sketch challenge!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Both are great but LOVE the tag
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunners, Cheri!
ReplyDeleteLovely!! Especially cute are the pearls used as eggs, i never would have thought of that. :) Thank you for the idea.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards! The bird nest with feathers is fab! Love the balloon also. Can't choose a favorite.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Cheri!!!! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteYour work is always an inspiration to me! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card and tag, Cheri! I love the bold colors on the first one! Great designs with the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThe doily is such a neat touch on the first card, and repeating the circle motif in the bg is a great idea. The "eggs" and feathers make the second card a stand-out!
ReplyDeleteWhat else can I say but Gorgeous! Love the touch with the feathers.
ReplyDeleteOhhh they're both so pretty! LOVE the real feathers too, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the "eggs" in the bird's nest.You have shown how the sketch can be used in different ways. So pretty. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe hot air balloon card is absolutely gorgeous, out of the two it is my fav for sure.
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