Card "Create"tions Celebrations Preview and BLOG CANDY!!!

Woo Hoo!! Today is my turn to share a card and offer BLOG CANDY for the Create with Connie and Mary Card "Create"tions Celebrations 2015.  It's always exciting to design for their collections, I love coming up with new ideas to share with all of you!



Be sure to check out all the details about the collection, it's going to be spectacular!!  Now, onto the card I have for you today.  I am featuring one of the stamp sets that I will be using for Card "Create"tions Celebrations.

 Drum roll please.........................it's From the Garden!



Ok, this is a set that I will admit can be a bit of a challenge.  Any time a set has lots of small stamps it can be intimidating, at least to me!  That's why I took on the challenge to come up with cards to help you love this set as much as I do.  This card I have for today is one of my favorites that I've made so far.  I love combining the Berry Basket die with this set, they go together like two peas in a pod!




This card in particular was inspired by the lavender that I picked from my Mother-in-law's garden and saved for something special.  In fact, she may just get this card for Mother's Day......shhhhh don't tell!




Let me give you some quick details so we can move onto the good stuff...blog candy!  The Wisteria Wonder card base is embossed with the Spring Flowers embossing folder.  I added the berry basket (using half of one die cut) and a doily so you can see the lavender really well.  Last touch which really makes the card special is the sweet garden pick that says "Grown with Love"....it's just perfect for this card!  The edging of the pick was stamped with Blackberry Bliss then die cut with the coordinating framelit.  The sentiment is done in Wisteria Wonder with a couple of sweet doodles in Pear Pizzaz.  For the bow, I used Blackberry Bliss ink on Wisteria Wonder and die cut it to add below the sentiment.

OK......now how about some details about the BLOG CANDY!!  Well, just leave me a comment telling me what you think of my sweet as can be lavender card and you will be entered in a drawing for a FREE subscription to Card "Create"tions Celebrations!!!  WOO HOO!  Remember all of the details about this awesome collection can be found at Create with Connie and Mary, I hope you'll join us!


Thanks so much for visiting!! Happy Stamping!!







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  1. Carol ParcellApril 3, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    Awesome card! Who wouldn't love to receive it? Love the added lavender.

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  2. JackieApril 3, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    This card is awesome! I love the idea of using real lavender, bet it smells heavenly. Thanks so much for sharing this and look forward to all the great creations from the Create with Connie and Mary team for this event!

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  3. Cathi DApril 3, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    What a fabulous card! I just love lavender!

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  4. Claire VentreApril 3, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    This card is awesome! I have the berry basket die and can't wait to try my hand at using real herbs in the basket! Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful and delightful card!

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  5. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    This card is so cute Nicole, I can almost smell the lavender.
    Wilda

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  6. Patricia @ Stamped SentimentsApril 3, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    I love it! Gotta get that berry basket die now! ...

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  7. Becky BakleyApril 3, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Nicole -- You are very talented and I just love looking at your creations that you post to Patty's group.

    This basket is above all the rest! Any one would love to have that. Something to think about for Mother's Day.

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  8. Lynne ErnstApril 3, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Awesome card. Makes me want to start growing Lavender.

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  9. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I love the idea of using the real lavender in the basket. This card would be perfect for my mother-in-law who does a ton of gardening, and truly plants everything with love.

    I had considered getting the "From the Garden" set, but haven't yet, for just the reason you stated -- I'm intimidated by tiny stamps! They're perfect for this card though!

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  10. Catherine SteeleApril 3, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Love your creativity! Supper idea to share something home grown and home made! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. NanetteApril 3, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    An amazing idea!! Love the real lavender accents. Thank you for sharing!!

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  12. marthaApril 3, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Love, love, love it!! How sweet to have real sprigs of lavender in the basket! Thanks for sharing your clever ideas.

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  13. lisa808April 3, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Awesome! I love lavender.

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  14. Cheryl SpearsApril 3, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Thanks for showing this really cute card. I love it. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  15. Peg KlitchApril 3, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Nicole, I love your idea! I grow lavender too and sometimes just put a ribbon around some sprigs to give someone. Being a cardmaker though this idea takes it a step further. Thanks for sharing this idea with us.

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  16. LaurieApril 3, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Seeing the basket used flat on the card makes the basket die so much more versatile! I was not going to consider this die until I started seeing these cards pop up. I love the doily behind your lavender. Very pretty! And your textured base really sets it off. :) Thanks for the opportunity in the drawing!

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  17. Donna BagwellApril 3, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    I love seeing other ways to use a Stampin' Up! product, especially when the product is pricey like the Berry Basket die. This is a beautiful card - I love the combination of colors, and the lavender is a special touch.

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  18. rosemarie calpinApril 3, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Can't imagine the recipient not loving this beautiful card. Using fresh lavender is a brilliant idea!! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent.

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  19. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Nicole! Gosh, this has to be the prettiest card ever! Just love what you did with the basket and adding the lavender. Such a nice touch! Thanks for the inspiration! Karen

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  20. vickieApril 3, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Wonderful card. Love the 3D aspect & lavender!

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  21. PattiApril 3, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Love how the added lavender takes your beautiful card up a notch. Great idea.

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  22. DeborahApril 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    I love how you used the dried lavendar in the basket! The doily background adds just the right touch. Thanks for sharing :)

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  23. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Adorable card, love the way you used the basket die. Such a clever thought to add the lavender. Thanks for sharing, have a joyful Easter.
    Seletta

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  24. Debbie FlattumApril 3, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is over the top. Love the lavendar 'plant'. Creative way to use the Berry Box die, too. Look forward to seeing the other projects you create. TFS!

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  25. Kim InnisApril 3, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Lovely card!

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  26. Mike(2)April 3, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    I really love your card, colors, basket - all of it. And you even cover the sense of smell with the lavender. It reminds me of my mother because lavender was her favorite.

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  27. Debbie WApril 3, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Really liked the 3D with the Berry Basket and the fresh Lavender. The Dollie adds the right touch. I have everything so this will be my next card to make for some April Birthdays. Debbie

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  28. Kim SextonApril 3, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Love your card!!! Too cute!!!

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  29. Kim InnisApril 3, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Lovely card. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Lynn GauthierApril 3, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Adorable card with the Berry Basket. Love, love and love lavender. So very nicely done!!!

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  31. Heather AApril 3, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Very clever idea to use the lavender with the Berry Basket Die! TFS

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  32. Jean Fitch from jlfstudioApril 3, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Fabulous Card Nicole! Using the real lavender really takes it up a notch. Brilliant too to put the doily behind the plants so they show up nicely.
    Can't wait to CASE this. Thanks for sharing the inspiration and thanks too for offering the blog candy...that too makes this post special. :D

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  33. LyndaApril 3, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Wow Nicole. Love this. I have the "From the Garden" Set and I love it. Admittedly I do not use it v v often, but I VERY much love what you have done with it here. Brilliantly done and the dried flowers are the perfect finishing touch ooxx

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  34. MaryJoApril 4, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    This is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the colors.

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  35. Mom-Mom GailApril 4, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    This is one of the best cards I have ever seen! I love it!

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  36. JenniferApril 4, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Nicole,

    I can't even begin to tell you how much I love your beautiful card!!!!!! :) What a great idea! I never would have thought to use the Berry Basket flat on a card...and to use real lavender? So clever!!! ;) I would love to win a subscription to keep the amazing ideas coming! Thank you so much fir the chance to win!

    Crafty hugs,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  37. EileenApril 4, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    What a wonderful card and a neat way to use the basket die!! Love the flowers!!!thanks for sharing

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  38. Christine KiehlApril 6, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    This is simply OUTSTANDING!!! I live in Lavender country, Sequim, WA! This is a MUST do for this lady! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  39. Jean Fitch from jlfstudioApril 7, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks Nicole for drawing my name for the free subscription. I'm doing my happy dance and looking forward to all the tutorials and cool projects! Thanks again!

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