Everyday Enchantment

Hello fellow blogeroos!  I've just got time to pop in today to show you a very simple card.  Have a look:
This was so simple to make, but I am so in love with this paper.  The pool party flowes are a lot bigger than I'd expected, but this is a 5"x7" card so it fits beautifully.  I'm not sure where the sentiment is from but it's nice and big too and looks lovely in the pool party ink.  I've just popped on some ribbon and there you have it.  A nice simple card, where the beautiful paper does the talking.  And who isn't in love with Pool Party as a colour, too?
I'll be back soon with my pick of the week from this week's craft class.
Thanks for popping in today, don't forget to let me know what you think of the card.
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Michelle15 March 2012 at 21:54

    Simply beautiful. Loving Pool Party too! x x

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  2. Margaret15 March 2012 at 22:53

    Love it! It's so elegant. I bet you could make lots of these using 6x6 pads :o)

    Margaret xx

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  3. Stamps and Paper15 March 2012 at 23:24

    Jane we have both made cads today using this lovely paper...shows we have good taste! Your card is very pretty..I just love the pool party colour

    Anne

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  4. Jean16 March 2012 at 03:49

    How pretty!! Simple and, once again, elegant in that simplicity.

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  5. Nannieflash16 March 2012 at 15:21

    Wow Jane that is gorgeous I love your papers and your card design. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  6. Ann Schach20 March 2012 at 01:40

    A beautiful example of a clean and simple card, Jane!

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  7. Vicky Hayes24 March 2012 at 00:34

    I know what you mean about the papers Jane and this design is particularly stunning. Vicky x

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