Sunday, January 01, 2023

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!!
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and creative 2023!

Starting off the year with a quick and easy card using some new toys I received at Christmas! :)

Sending this card over to NBUS Challenge #46.  Thanks Dolly!

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And you may have noticed that I've updated my blog design.  This was a fun project I did for myself between Christmas and New Year's. :)

As some of you know ... pink is my favourite colour, with orange a close second.  I found this image last year and have been holding on to it until today.  I love flowers, especialy in these colours. :)

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And finishing off this post, a Merry Christmas photo of Jessie and Violeta by Alex!

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Stamps:  Blooming Branch (PinkFresh Studio); Heartfelt sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); Old Olive card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Versamark; Distress Inks:  Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)  
Accessories:  Silver embossing powder, heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, white embossing powder 

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23 comments:

Pat said...

Beautiful flowers Loll, and I love the pretty green over the top, and the white embossed sentiment looks great. What a wonderful photo Alex has taken of both sweet dogs, and it seems unbelievable that Jessie is more than three now. Thank you for your new year wishes and sending you all my good wishes for 2023! x

Pat said...

Sorry Loll, I also meant to say how lovely your new blog design is with those pretty flowers. x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Happy New Year.
Love your beautiful card and your pooches.
Faith x

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, how wonderful with these pretty flowers and one of my favorite color combos! Love the frame with the white embossed sentiment. Beautiful coloring. Everything I love in a card! Your new blog header is gorgeous. I know I should do that, too. To top it all off you've given us the most precious picture of Jessie and Violeta to adore. Thank you and happy new year, Loll!

Bobby said...

Your new header is beautiful, Loll, as is the birthday card. I love that bright green frame. I don't know how you get those darling dogs to pose like that but I sure enjoy seeing them.

Jeanne H said...

A beautiful card - those colors go so well with each other. I like your new header too! Hugs and Happy New Year. Oh, and I love, your dog picture(s).

Bonnie said...

Ooh, I love your new header and the fun font, Lolly! I'm glad you treated yourself to a redo as you're always doing this for others. Your card is so bright and pretty! Jessie and Violetta look so serious. I wonder what they were plotting? Happy New Year, my dear friend.

Susan said...

What a beautiful new blog header in perfect Loll colours! And a gorgeous photo of Jessie and Violeta! And lastly of course a lovely card - makes me think spring will be coming soon!

nancy littrell said...

I do Love your new pretty floral header, Lolly. I noticed it right away:-) Love your pretty watercolored floral cand and the sweet photo of Jessie and Violetta too:-) I have been starting my cleaning and reorganizing of my craft room...starting to think about Birthday cards, etc.

We are expecting several days of rain this week..a good time to catch up in the house:-) Tomorrow is a haircut day and visiting with Daisy and Martha and then Margie:-) Wishing you a wonderfully creative New Year, dear friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a beautiful and fun blog post for the first day in 2023, Loll!
Your new blog design is fantastic. I love the floral image and the font style of the header. And your card is so so pretty!
Thank you for sharing the Christmas photo of Jessie and Violeta! They're so cute, wearing a scarf in pairs!
Hideo xx

Julie B said...

Happy New Yea to you too Loll. Loving the new look for 2023, that does seem strange writing that, and a fab card too. Cute doggie portrait, Max won't contemplate accessories! :)

Carol L said...

Loving the fresh new look of your blog, and the card is simply gorgeous! Adorable doggies too! Happy New Year to you and yours!

Brenda in IN said...

The header is lovely and I like how you did the name across the bottom. That is a pretty birthday card with your new goodies. I don't know Alex gets them to sit so still and look at the camera but this is a wonderful picture of the two of them.

HilaryJane said...

It's beautiful and the green frame sets it off perfectly. Love the new blog look too xx

Kath said...

A fabulous card Loll and I love your new blog design too.
Kath x

Cat Craig said...

Love the clean feel to your blog redecorating.

Your card is lovely, and makes me yearn for spring already...even though I haven't had had much change to enjoy winter yet.

Linda said...

Happy New Year hun! I love the new look of your blog header. Gorgeous card too, makes me think that Spring is on it's way.
Hope 2023 is a good year for you xx

Christine Alexander said...

what a great way to start a new year with a new blog header-yes that's definitely your colours :)
Beautiful flowers and love the green frame.

Jessie and Violetta look so cute ♥

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Happy New Year, Loll - fab new blog header & I love the bday card with flowers in the window! Gorgeous doggie photo too!!

kiwimeskreations said...

A lovely fresh look to you blog Loll - I love it.
Such a pretty card, love that delicate bloom, and so beautifully framed
Happy New Year to you and yours
Blessings
Maxine

Viv said...

Great card as always Loll - love the Lime Green (and your new blog header!)
Happy New Year Lolly. xx

Nstiz said...

Your beautiful card reminds me of spring which is yet so far away. What glorious colors! Beautifully colored as always!

Darnell said...

Love your new blog design, Lolly! I noticed it right away and agree that it is so you! I also love your beautiful card in pink and green. And, last but not least, Alex took another stunning photo of the girls! I just want to hug them! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Happy New Year Hugs, Dolly