Control Freaks May Blog Hop - Plant a Garden

 Hello, Stampers!

Welcome to the May Tour de Freaks blog hop! 

This month, the theme is Plant a Garden. We've been enjoying

some gorgeous planting weather here, so it's perfect timing for this theme!

Whether you are just arriving from the wonderful Wendy Weixler or

just starting out here, this hop will sure to inspire your own garden-themed projects!

I combined the Hello Lady Bug and Ringed with Nature stamp sets

for these cards. It was a bit of a challenge as these are two stamp sets

are complete opposites when it comes to design - one clean and simple and

the other has a little more rustic/nature feel. But combined, they work!

I decided to give the flowers the stage for the top card and kept the ladybug

all in white. The card on the right combines a few of the flowers but 

also leaves room to add a photo, too. This would be great to send to

grandparents with their grandkids photo. A sweet little keepsake.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Hello Lady Bug, Ringed with Nature

Ink: Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Les Shoppes DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, Basic s3D embossing folders, White embossign powder, heat tool

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Be sure to continue along on the rest of the hop!

We've have so much more to share with you!

Next up is Cindy - you will love what she has to share with you!