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May 1, 2026

Happy Thoughts for Four Seasons May Challenge

Hello everyone, I just got back from a 2 week blogging break. The last few posts had all been scheduled as I was in Europe visiting with my family and friends, and I also decided to spend a few days in Northern Italy before taking a train to Germany (we flew into Milan this time instead of Munich so Italy was the first part of our trip.) It's been a wonderful time. When I get around it I'll share a few pictures. I will try to catch up with commenting this coming week and get back to normal life.

May has arrived and that means it's the start of a new Four Seasons challenge where we have another fun Spring Mood Board to inspire you. It's a seasonal Anything Goes challenge, so the mood board is optional and we'd love to see all your spring themed creations (up to 3 entries per participant). 



My inspiration came from the bottom left image of flowers inside a vase and I tried to follow the color scheme of that image too, but my butterflies didn't show up as yellow as I want them to be (adding glitter to them didn't help!)

The stamp I used is from the Penny Black clear set Sunny Wishes. Stamped with Versafine Onyx and colored wiht Faber Castell Polychromos pencils. I masked off the edge and inked the image panel. Then used a Tim Holtz stencil for a design on the background. Sentiment is from the Penny Black set ... A few black Posca pen spots flicked onto the card finish it off.







Thanks so much for visiting and hope to see you at the Four Seasons challenge blog!

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8 comments:

  1. Diane14:59

    It's a gorgeous card Ellie and welcome back, can't wait to see all you amazing pictures, what a fabulous time you must of had!!

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  2. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations01:08

    Ellie this is stunning, love the subtle colours goes so well with this fine stamp image, what a beauty. I hope you are refreshed after your Spring break. Happy crafting Tracey x

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  3. brenda02:23

    Beautiful delicate blooms against the soft background stencilling. Lovely to hear you were able to take in a little bit of Italy this trip, my favourite Country for so many reasons.

    B x

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  4. Irene02:29

    Am curious to see the photos of your Europe trip Ellie, the weather has been amazing for weeks here in Holland so I think you had a fabulous time.
    Your card is lovely (as always 😉).
    XxIrene

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  5. Amy Johnson07:00

    I've been wondering where you've been. That sounds like quite a trip! I can't wait to see pictures. Your art is so beautiful. I love the background and the flowers are stunning.

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  6. Donna Ellis07:29

    Ellibelle, this is so sweet - I can catch the fragrance from all the movement and joy shown in your pretty creation! hugs, de

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  7. Pauline C09:02

    Beautiful card Ellie, very pretty and elegant. So glad you enjoyed your holiday in Europe and look forward to seeing pictures xx

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  8. Donna09:25

    Stunning card, like the subtle background, your flowers and the glittery butterflies are fabulous. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

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