With Spring upon us in Ontario (it's the warmest March day on record EVER!) and the team off to Winnipeg for Crop & Create, we thought it would be perfect to highlight some beautiful spring cards from our readers! In fact, we picked 6 beautiful cards to start our 6th birthday celebration...
Card by JJ Sobey
Card by Virginia Lu
Card by Vivian Masket
This card features a Silhouette-cut ladybug with various embellishments placed in the ladybug's spots. Spotted paper further enhances the ladybug design. A stick pin tucked under a flower holds the greeting and a baker's twine bow, adding a bit of elegance to an otherwise whimsical card.
Card by Sabrina Alery
"Buttons, bits and a little bird convey the seeds that help start spring!"
Card by Izzy Anderson
Fun fact about this card: the clouds on my card were inspired by a poster (below) for the movie, Up in the Air, starring George Clooney. Who wouldn't be inspired by George Clooney, :)
And this last beautiful card is from Stephanie Lee!
Don't you love this Stampendous stamp? Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you ladies for sharing these cards with us and offering up such fresh inspiration on this spring day!
Don't forget that tomorrow is the release of our spring issue AND CardMaps Today Vol. 2! We also have a special little surprise so join us here bright and early at 9:00 a.m. EST! You won't want to miss it. And don't forget we have our big birthday celebration...we are going to have so much fun with some of your favourite designers!
And to our friends in Winnipeg...see you tomorrow too!
~ Catherine
Lovely spring cards! and Thanks for featuring mine!
Posted by: Steph Lee (Arty Carty) | March 22, 2012 at 09:38 AM
These cards are beautiful! Wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: MichelleGB | March 22, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Great spring cards...ladybugs, buttons, flowers and bikes perfect for spring.
Posted by: Debbie C. | March 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Fun and beautiful cards!
Posted by: Sandy #1781 | March 22, 2012 at 10:20 AM
love, love, love the card by Sabrina Alery! I had to pin it!
Posted by: Jessica Lamb | March 22, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Beautiful cards!!!!
Whoohoo!! Congrats Virginia !!
Posted by: Piali | March 22, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful inspiration as always!
Posted by: Pamela McGillin | March 22, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Wow, those are some really gorgeous cards -- I especially like the ladybug!
Posted by: Becky Fleck | March 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Wow such amazing and fun cards -- they made me smile!
Posted by: Kathryne | March 22, 2012 at 10:41 AM
These are all fabulous and fun. Thanks so much for featuring my bike card!
Posted by: Izzy Anderson | March 22, 2012 at 10:46 AM
LOVE the Ladybug card - thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Becky W | March 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Such uplifting and beautiful cards, every one!
Posted by: Kathy P | March 22, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Oh lots of inspiration here - beautiful cards!
Posted by: Kathy Thompson | March 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM
These cards each have their own unique style - which is wonderful to see. Just makes you want to go to your craft room & get creating some... but I have to work. Fun time often has to take a back seat.
Posted by: Jude | March 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Spring has finally arrived. Whoopee!!! the cards have it. Such wonderful inspiration and hope for spring. Thanks for Sharing.
Posted by: Dorina D | March 22, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Those are some the most adorable cards!
Posted by: NinaN | March 22, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Love these cute spring cards! The ladybug is adorable!!
Posted by: Sabr | March 22, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Absolutley beautiful cards! I especially love the ones from Sabrina Alery and Vivian Masket.
Also, I envy the lucky people in Winnipeg! Have a great time.
Posted by: Jeannine H. | March 22, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Steph, Your card is the bestest! Love that you got to share it here!!
Posted by: Laura Weed, Stampendous Graphics Manager | March 22, 2012 at 12:33 PM
GORGEOUS cards ... love them all. Great job ladies.
Posted by: susan s | March 22, 2012 at 06:20 PM
All the cards are lovely, but Steph's card just blos me away
Posted by: Susie Moore | March 22, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Beautiful cards !!
Posted by: Susie Moore | March 22, 2012 at 06:52 PM
I love the ladybug one soooo cute
Posted by: Kate | March 22, 2012 at 07:33 PM
Beautiful cards! I really love the last one ... the coloring, 3D fence, etc.
TFS!
Posted by: Ruza | March 23, 2012 at 08:54 AM
These cards are all so beautiful! A big thank you to all the ladies who shared their projects. I think they all deserve a little prize. :)
Posted by: Deborah R. | March 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM