Monday, March 23, 2009

Sweet Apples

With the warming temps and sunshine we've been having lately, my brain has shifted into spring mode, with dreams of summer not far behind. Thus today's card: I'm thinking about fresh fruit, gardens, and picnics.

Stamps: Tart & Tangy (SU), So Very (SU)
Paper: Real Red, PTI white, dp (unknown)
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: spiral punch, circle punches, scallop circle punch, ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

24 comments:

Tasha said...

What a wonderful card love the paper and the colours - really work well with the image
love tasha xx

Lyn S said...

I like the bright cheeriness of this card....love the "bites" out of the apple too!

Christine Riley said...

Lovely! I love the punch and I love how you put little bites out of two of the apples. So cute! :)
Hugs, Christine :)

Cassie said...

Neat, neat idea, Ann! I love the bites out of the apples. So clever.

Stamp and Smile said...

JUST THE SWEETEST CARD!! I want this stamp set now... on my wish list it goes! Love the punched out pieces to give the feel of an eaten apple... totally makes me think of “spring and summer” fun!! Smiles... :)

~amy~ said...

Super SWEET Ann...

Angie Tieman said...

How cute!! Love the last apple with the bite missing! Hope your break is going well!

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Very clever, Ann and very cute! The partially eaten apples are a great touch!

Anonymous said...

Super fun card! I love the bites from the apples - that's a great idea.

Susan (peebsmama) said...

What terrific, summer colors. I like how your apples have "bites" out of them.

Elena said...

So cute! Love your idea with the bites of apples!

Oliva Ohlson said...

Yummy! I have been dying to use this stamp set, and now I have my inspiration!

BLJ Graves Studio said...

Very pretty! Love the bite out of the apple. :-)

Becky Carafa said...

I love apples, and I love apple stamps! Love the colors!

Anonymous said...

very cute

Pat (mspfd) said...

Ann, this is an awesome creation. One of the best cards done with this set!

Jacquel said...

Hmmmm, I really like this one too! You're great inspiration for me....thanks!!!

Kathi said...

Wow. I really love this one too. You're on a roll for sure!

I love the progression of apples, I love the gingham, and I love the design.

Hmm. I guess that means I love the whole thing. Yep. I do!

Renée said...

Ha! I saw this card on SCS and commented on it!! Love love the spring feel.

Thanks for stopping by my blog, Ann!

xiumaiyuki said...

CUTE!!! love the "bites" on those apples! they do look delish!

Heather T said...

So sweet and so clever.
The bites are perfect.

Regina Mangum said...

How adorable! Thanks for your comments on my cards. I'm pretty new to this -- you are such a pro!

Susan said...

I love this card! It's absolutely adorable!!

Laural-Lee said...

The card is so well done it's actually making me hungry and I don't even care much for apples.