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Basket full of Sunshine

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Diane and Darlene have a fun challenge on their blog using bows! 

To join along in the fun, click the link (HERE)

For my card I used this card sketch from EMK Creations. You can find more great sketches and tips (HERE) 


This card began from sorting through my ziploc bags of scraps!  I had a bag of yellow printed papers and liked how the flowers coordinated with the subtle dijon patterned paper. 

This card sketch was great simply because it doesn’t require a ton of paper.  

I used the bicycle image from Unity’s Kit of the Month - Wander and Wonder - September 2024.  

I stamped in Crumb cake ink (SU), and used the fine tip from the coordinating marker to add shading on the tires and seat.  

The sentiment was stamped from the same Unity kit of the month on the inside of the card.  It reads “may blessings bloom around you.”

This sentiment can be used for encouragement or a birthday.

The flowers were colored with a few markers and prismacolor pencils. 

A small, twine bow was the perfect accent to finish off the card.

Have a great day! - Valerie Kaye

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  1. BarbaraJune 5, 2026 at 11:09 AM

    I do like this scene that you created with this bicycle, and by adding a bow onto the front it really fits our challenge at Double D. Good to see you here.
    Barbara DT

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