Oh, happy Friday! Every week at this time I feel like a kid on the last day of school. Who knew that for the rest of my working life I’d get to experience this weekly elation? Who would have ever thought a mere two days of unstructured activity would be so raptly anticipated? But there it is, every single week – the working woman’s “high”. Today, I’m looking forward to not only those two days, but a whole week away from work. If the weekend is a high, you can imagine I’m absolutely intoxicated by the prospect of a whole week!
Well, now, on to the business at hand. . . It’s Flourishes Friday, and that means the team has a few cards to share with you. Anything goes today, so there’s no telling what you’ll find on the blogs. I’ve come back to my Apple of My Eye set for a card that was almost too easy, considering all the coloring I did on the last card I made with this set.
This apple was isolated from the large image and paper pieced together with BasicGrey Nook & Pantry. Not to cast aspersions on coloring because, Heaven knows, I love to color, but when I’ve got other things to do (like hugging Wally, walking Wally, playing with Wally, brushing Wally, or just having a conversation with Wally) I appreciate the simplicity of a card like this.
The two-tone peach ribbon is a great match for Nook & Pantry, and it threaded nicely though the slots in the Spellbinders Eyelets Borderabilities which, in turn, coordinates with the floral pattern in the apple. I added the itty bitty flower with BasicGrey Boxer glazed brad center just because it was cute. Oh, and I coated the apple with ultra-thick embossing powder to give it a nice polish – not so evident in the photo, but I know you all have great imaginations.
How about a little trip around to the rest of the team to see where their fancies took them today?
I’m so glad you could drop in! Have a great weekend!
Stamps: Apple of My Eye Paper: Classic White, BasicGrey Nook & Pantry Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark Accessories: Two-tone peach ribbon, BasicGrey Boxer glazed brad, white braided trim, Prima flower, Spellbinders Blossom, Classic Circle, and Classic Oval Nestabilities, and Eyelet Borderabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Your card is lovely! Such beautiful bright colors! The apple is such a cute idea....I love everything about this; and love how you used the Spellbinders Die. I am a poster child for Spellbinders....Love, Love, Love them!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | 09/24/2010 at 02:39 AM
THIS is beautiful Leslie.. I love the apple with this paper. Perfect match.. I am sure that you will thoroughly enjoy a week off.. Wally will be so excited.. Great card.. :) Have a super weekend.
Posted by: Dawn B. | 09/24/2010 at 04:30 AM
I remember this from the Hop and I still love it today! The papers for the apple are just Perfect! I have to get this stamp set and try that!! Thanks for the neat idea :)
Posted by: Amanda H | 09/24/2010 at 05:08 AM
The paper-pieced apple is darling! And I like what you did with the ribbon, winding it through your punched accent.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 09/24/2010 at 07:24 AM
Love your country feel apple card! So creative and fun Leslie! That little flower and brad is such a sweet touch.
Have a wonderful week off Leslie! I'm so happy for you! Have lots of fun hubby, Wally and stamping time!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 09/24/2010 at 07:32 AM
Beautiful card! Love your paper piecing! Happy Friday!!! Enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Holly | 09/24/2010 at 07:39 AM
This is so cute...love your paper pieced apple with all the shine! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | 09/24/2010 at 07:45 AM
LOVE the paper pieced apple - and your pretty card!
Wally seems to get alot of your attention - he's not spoiled to much, right!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: nancyk | 09/24/2010 at 08:13 AM
Just beautiful Miss Leslie! Enjoy your working woman's high this weekend! I'll be joining you!! ;-)
Posted by: Julie Koerber | 09/24/2010 at 08:16 AM
LOVE that paper pieced apple, Leslie! Enjoy your week! I'm so jealous, LOL!
Posted by: Barbara | 09/24/2010 at 10:06 AM
Cute and a great CAS. I like that you paper piecied the apple. I giggled at your walking wally, talking to wally. I find I do the same thing. hee hee They are such a joy. Have a wonderful week off!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 09/24/2010 at 08:42 PM
Of course I had to laugh...about your time with Wally...I know...I know...I know...however, You still out did your self with this image and all the fall colors and I love the way you weaved the ribbon through the punch. It seems the more you spend time with Wally, your art work just gets better and better...what's up with that? (Like I wouldn't know :)
Posted by: velta | 09/24/2010 at 08:55 PM
Leslie, this is fantastic! Great dp choice and the paper piecing is awesome. I really heart the ribbon threading with this border punch and the little flower with brad on the apple is perfection! Great looking card!
Posted by: Betty | 09/25/2010 at 08:55 AM
Beautiful card! Love the paper pieced apple! And what a nice touch with cute little flower!
Have a beautiful week off, Leslie!
Posted by: Elena | 09/26/2010 at 05:43 AM