Weekly Warm-up: Add a Little Spring to Your Designs

04/20/2009 at 7:29 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 162 Comments
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It’s a happy day, indeed! The sun is shining. The temperature is a comfortable 60 degrees (and will be a beautiful 70 before the day is through). And the trees are in full bloom. I snapped this picture on my way into the office this morning. Mother Nature sure knows how to put on a show, doesn’t she?

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For tips on how to capture spring in all of its stunning glory, check out our “How to Photography Spring Foliage” article by CK expert and photography pro Candice Stringham.

At last, it feels like spring. In the spirit of this amazing season and Earth Day (this Wednesday), I thought I’d share a few ideas for capturing the feeling of spring on your projects using basic scrapbooking supplies.

To create my Happy Day card (above), I used a combination of supplies and techniques. Two of my three trees are stamped. Using the Sheltering Tree stamp set from Gel-a-Tins, I stamped the same two trees in red, orange, blue, light green and dark green. I then trimmed and layered the stamped trees to create these blooming beauts. For additional dimension, I added pearl and bling blossoms.

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Creating the middle tree was super simple. I took apart a two different Lollipop Flowers from Prima and reassembled the flowers to create a multi-colored bubble tree. I love these flowers. They’re great for brightening up any design.

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Turn any scrap of patterned paper into a fun and funky tree using shaped punches like this one from Marvy Uchida.

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Check out what sassy Cindy Tobey did with circle punches, some buttons, a little felt and some brads. This page is taken from the “Tips & Tricks” column of our April 2009 issue. Very inspiring!

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As I mentioned above, stamps are a quick and easy way to create a tree. If you have a Creating Keepsakes Convention coming to a town near you (click here for dates and locations), I highly recommend you take our “One Stamp Set Ten Techniques” class, where you’ll make this striking page (designed by Wendy Sue Anderson) among other adorable projects.

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Notice how she has turned her stamped tree (created with a super cute Hero Arts stamp set) into a springtime bloomer with bitty flowers and brads. Awesome!

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So, are you inspired to bring a little spring to your projects? If so, I have the giveaway for you. I’m giving away a bucket full of goodies, including:

Do you want to enter to win this bucket of delights (bucket not included)? Simple leave me a comment on this post, telling me your favorite technique for adding spring to your layouts. This can be anything from added button flowers to sewing your own fabric blossoms.

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You have until this Sunday, April 26 to leave your comments. I will announce my winner in next week’s “Weekly Warm-Up” post next Monday.

Good luck!

Megan Hoeppner, Creative Editor

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P.S. Speaking of giveaways, do you remember my “Brad Bonanza” giveaway? Well, I still have a few unclaimed prizes waiting for homes. If you have a minute, click here to see if you’re one of my lucky names. Thanks!

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  1. I love adding lots of spring color to my layouts and lots of fun sparkle by using bling or stickles!

    Comment by Erika M— 04/20/2009 #

  2. I’m really into sparkles right now. Bright colored paper and sparkly embellishments just scream “SPRING!) to me.

    Comment by Michelle R— 04/20/2009 #

  3. Flowers! I love flowers and nothing says spring to me more than bright, pretty flowers.

    Comment by Christie— 04/20/2009 #

  4. I like to find some fun stamps that I haven’t used in awhile and bring them out for spring!

    Comment by Melissa— 04/20/2009 #

  5. Flowers, die cut leaves, and the colors pink & green. Yumm-O!

    Comment by Kristi K.— 04/20/2009 #

  6. I love using flowers of all kinds…stamped, felt, rub-ons, or silk…they all make me think spring!

    Comment by Deb Smith— 04/20/2009 #

  7. Using bright colors, happy patterns and a burst of butterflies and flowers everywhere is what spring does to my work…

    Comment by Avital— 04/20/2009 #

  8. Great inspiration projects! Love the flowers and trees.

    Comment by Carly— 04/20/2009 #

  9. I love bright colors and flowers of any kind… pre-made, stamped or fun layered flowers with button centers that I make myself.

    Comment by Gwen L.— 04/20/2009 #

  10. I add spring to my layouts with colour. I love yellow. It makes me happy. Each time to go to my LSS, I’m on a hunt for yellow patterned paper. It’s not so easy to find!

    Comment by Julie Mitchell from Canada— 04/20/2009 #

  11. I love to use bright colors, fun patterns, and buttons for leaves on my fun mixed media flowers!

    Comment by Cassi— 04/20/2009 #

  12. I love adding very little flowers to layouts to give a page little girly springy accents.

    Comment by EmmaJ— 04/20/2009 #

  13. I’m always ready for the spring pastel colors after scrapping all my fall and winter pages. I like to use glitter to make all those fun spring colors “pop”.

    Comment by Felicia— 04/20/2009 #

  14. I would have to say that “Spring” is all in choosing bright colors.

    Comment by Beth Bo.— 04/20/2009 #

  15. cute projects! for me adding spring is a lot about color, and a little about butterflies–die cute, stamps, stickers, etc.

    Comment by Aly D— 04/20/2009 #

  16. oops…that would be die CUT. =)

    Comment by Aly D— 04/20/2009 #

  17. Bright fun colors and flowers are my favorite for Spring pages!

    Comment by Jennifer B.— 04/20/2009 #

  18. I just add a little spring color to my pages with Yellow, Green, Orange and Aqua! … I just love color!

    Comment by ShellyJ— 04/20/2009 #

  19. I love the page by Cindy Toby, the circle tree is beautiful! I recently purchased the round scallop punch and cant wait to use it in some spring pages!

    Comment by Teri M— 04/20/2009 #

  20. I love using bright colored flocking to make my spring time layoust POP!

    Comment by Rebecca P— 04/20/2009 #

  21. I add flowers of any kind!

    Comment by Kelsey P— 04/20/2009 #

  22. I love cutting out flowers from pretty patterned paper and putting them on my layouts!

    Comment by Brianna T.— 04/20/2009 #

  23. I love pulling out the bright spring colors and punching flowers, circles, etc. I just purchased a scallop punch and think it will make some fun embellishments for spring pages!

    Comment by Jeannine B.— 04/20/2009 #

  24. I love to add layers of flowers held together by brads and buttons in brighter colors after all the greys of winter. I love to add stickles directly onto the petals especially to add a layer of shimmer and shine to them!

    Comment by Sabrina R— 04/20/2009 #

  25. That looks like a really fun bucket to get into and play with those goodies!

    Comment by Debbie— 04/20/2009 #

  26. I love lots and lots of colors–pink, green, orange, blue.

    Comment by Lisa S.— 04/20/2009 #

  27. To ** spring ** into that new feeling, I like to add sparkle, bright
    colors and layerd punched out flowers. I also like to add brads to the
    flower centers. Thanks for the opportunity at your blog candy…

    Comment by mindy b— 04/20/2009 #

  28. For me spring means making little green buds, fruit and flower blossoms and lots of yellow, green, pink paper

    Comment by Kris D— 04/20/2009 #

  29. My favorite way to add a bit of Spring is flowers, however, I want to make trees bad. So I’m going to try it. Yeah, So much fun!

    Comment by Tamikko— 04/20/2009 #

  30. I love using the colors: green, orange and yellow to my pages to add Spring! The tree looks perfect!

    Comment by Jackie Zepeda— 04/20/2009 #

  31. Oh I would love to win this! Keeping my fingercrossed! I like to spring things up with just some watercolor .. I always think spring when I see watercolored images.

    Comment by Melanie K.— 04/20/2009 #

  32. I’m inspired by all the bright patterned paper. I just got a wonderful pack of paper by My Mind’s Eye that says Spring all over it.

    Comment by Karen— 04/20/2009 #

  33. I just love adding bright colorful patterned paper, and my favorite accessory- Thickers 🙂

    Comment by Jen— 04/20/2009 #

  34. As soon as it warms up, the kids move outside so I move the camera outside. Photos of the girls playing outside with the wind blowing through their hair, bulbs poking up, a Robin hopping along (if I’m lucky enough to snap one), and the pear tree in bloom are what shout Spring on my layouts. Oh and add a few shots of kids playing in April showers too! Can you tell I love Spring?

    Comment by Tami— 04/20/2009 #

  35. I love using fun engergetic colors and embellishments for spring …especially buttons & flowers 🙂

    Comment by Anne— 04/20/2009 #

  36. I use the color GREEN. Spring is the most green time of the year, and just signifies new life and growth to me.

    Comment by Angela Lenssen— 04/20/2009 #

  37. I love to celebrate spring with tons of spring flowers–tulips, daffodils, Easter lillies! I’ll use stamps, buttons, stickers, diecuts–whatever it takes to bring on the flowers! Thanks for this chance to win some fun stuff!

    Comment by Sheri K— 04/20/2009 #

  38. My favorite technique for adding spring to my projects isn’t really a technique I guess, but I like to use bright colors to make the pages feel “happy”.

    Thanks for another great giveaway!

    Comment by Candice— 04/20/2009 #

  39. I LOVE Spring pages! I love using fun, bright colors…and since I am the mother of 2 boys, this is my one time of year I have a great excuse to use FLOWERS! 🙂

    Comment by Jennifer— 04/20/2009 #

  40. Pastel ribbon and silk flowers say Spring to me. Love the new lollipop blossoms!

    Comment by Charlene— 04/20/2009 #

  41. I am loving bright colors. Anything that adds life to my pages, how can you resist?

    Comment by Shara— 04/21/2009 #

  42. I love to add PINK to spring layouts…and lots of sewing 🙂

    Comment by Lexi Bridges— 04/21/2009 #

  43. Birds and Butterflies!!! Love, stamps, rub-ons, paper! They just say spring!

    Comment by Bri Johnson— 04/21/2009 #

  44. I like to use flowers with brad centers–quick and will NOT fall off.

    Comment by Ruth Ann Noe— 04/21/2009 #

  45. I would love a bucket of delights!
    For springy touches I use bright fresh colours and flowers,butterflys.

    Comment by Janet Zeppa— 04/21/2009 #

  46. I’m adding spring by using brighter colors – I love the blues and darks usually, but I just picked up a whole pad of citrus colors just because I was feeling springy.

    Comment by Carolyn— 04/21/2009 #

  47. For me, I like to use happy colors, especially yellow!

    Comment by Jennifer Larson— 04/21/2009 #

  48. The way I Springify my layouts is by adding pastel colors of buttons and flowers. It just always seems to mean spring to me. Also I add hand crocheted flowers made for me by my Mom. They too look springy with the inclusion of lots and lots of birds. One can never have too many. 😀

    Comment by cindy barriga— 04/21/2009 #

  49. I like to “Spring” up my pages by using soft, pastel colors on my pages.

    Comment by Tricia Wilson— 04/21/2009 #

  50. definatley adding flower buttons!
    so cute!
    Thanks
    Megan P

    Comment by Megan P— 04/21/2009 #

  51. I like to use stickles over pink and yellow painted chipboard–they are not colors I usually go to, but they feel so happy and springy and the stickles make them sparkle as if the sun were shining on them.

    Comment by Robin— 04/21/2009 #

  52. i love using bright colors. I also use buttons, chopboard and ribbon to make flowers.

    Comment by Tara-Lynn— 04/21/2009 #

  53. I like to add lots of bright colors, hand drawn flowers and birds!

    Comment by kismet art— 04/21/2009 #

  54. Love to layer lots of flowers made of different materials – paper, chipboard, felt & fabric. And definately use lots of yellow.

    Comment by MARY kAY— 04/21/2009 #

  55. I add flowers, flowers and more flowers in lots of bright and happy colors and materials.

    Comment by Barbi— 04/21/2009 #

  56. I love to cut out flowers from patterned paper. Sometimes I layer them. Other times I just use them as is.

    Comment by Jenn— 04/21/2009 #

  57. I love to add spring by layering flowers to make them POP! Lots of “sparkle & bling” for the centers and tips. And we must not forget lots and lots of vivid colors.

    Have yoursel a great day!
    ~Tonya

    Comment by ~Tonya— 04/21/2009 #

  58. What a great card! Love the colors and the images… nice colors! When I think of Spring, I see flowers and butterflies… :o) TFS!

    Comment by Monika/buzsy— 04/21/2009 #

  59. Spring – Love it! My favorite way to add spring in my pages is through color. Fresh colors that dust off the winter blahs and help to usher in the sun, flowers and the smell of fresh mown grass.

    Comment by Kristin— 04/21/2009 #

  60. Ahhh Spring..my layouts always start with my family’s trip to the smokey mountains..hikes and adventures in the national park..
    It signifies spring in every book.
    I love to use my die cuts flowers (I use the cricut but they all have them) and add some twinkle with gems and glitter.
    By far my favorite spring page has been the “Puddle Duck Day” with my nieces playing in the puddles, umbrellas and glitter and water drops from old swimming stickers..

    Comment by Ann Marie Engelhardt— 04/21/2009 #

  61. Color, flowers and glitter. They all make my pages more springlike.

    Comment by ShawninAZ— 04/21/2009 #

  62. How much do I love Spring… let me count the ways! Trust me coming from a long winter I am so loving Spring, in my cards I add die cut flowers and bling. I also just discovered flower soft. A wonderful product and a great way to add a springy touch.

    Comment by Gabriela— 04/21/2009 #

  63. COLOR! That is my favorite way to add spring to my layouts! I like to use bright, cheery colors and lots of them!

    Comment by Jingle— 04/21/2009 #

  64. I think using color is the best way. Yellows and greens. =)

    Comment by Susan— 04/21/2009 #

  65. I have just fallen in love with Gliter mist! Sparkles anything!

    Comment by deanne— 04/21/2009 #

  66. I’ve been using lots of fabric bits on my layouts to invoke spring! As photo mats, as flowers, as patterned paper, you name it! 🙂

    Comment by MilliD— 04/21/2009 #

  67. I love adding Prima Flowers of bright spring colors to my spring layouts. If it is a boy layout, I try using lighter colored strips to brighten the layout.

    Comment by Melinda Wilson— 04/21/2009 #

  68. bright fun colors and flowers unless its one of my boys. they it bright bold colors only.

    Comment by Pamk— 04/21/2009 #

  69. My favorite way to add spring to a layout is to sew swirly or otherwise whimsical patterns on my layout. I also love bright, vibrant colors like lime green… yum! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Comment by Brit S.— 04/21/2009 #

  70. I like to add a lot of flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Comment by Kimberly W.— 04/21/2009 #

  71. I like to choose the big, bold, bright colours.

    Comment by Sarah B.— 04/21/2009 #

  72. To add spring to my pages I’m all about a little extra color, but I’m really loving the butterflies on the circles in the lay-out above. 🙂

    Comment by Amanda D— 04/21/2009 #

  73. My favorite spring technique is to layer different colored flowers and brads, mixing textures and bright colors.

    Comment by Kimberly Ann— 04/21/2009 #

  74. I love adding flowers to make spring layouts!

    Comment by JPScraps— 04/21/2009 #

  75. bright colors, flowers & birdies say spring to me…

    Comment by Michelle A.— 04/21/2009 #

  76. I love adding ribbons (especially gingham) and lots of flowers for a springy look!

    Comment by rebecca keppel— 04/21/2009 #

  77. It has to be the colors that mostly say spring to me… pastels and glitter

    Comment by Jamie V— 04/21/2009 #

  78. I love using lighter and brighter colors on my spring pages. Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!

    Comment by Linda E— 04/21/2009 #

  79. Using brighter colors and throwing in a few flowers too.

    Comment by Jennifer Hansen— 04/21/2009 #

  80. For me, springtime means flowers. So, if I want a LO to feel more spring-y, I’ll pull from my flower stash – primas, felt flowers, even flower brads. Thanks for sharing the project examples in this post. And – Thanks for the chance to win!

    Comment by Cynthia— 04/21/2009 #

  81. Flowers and bright colored papers. And little birdies too.

    Comment by Wendy B.— 04/21/2009 #

  82. Spring?
    Well once the snow is gone here I like to use pastel colors along with green which always reminds me of new life starting.

    Flowers and buttons somehow say spring but then again I could use buttons on just about everything!

    Comment by Cathe in Ut— 04/21/2009 #

  83. I love to add bling to my pages! all kinds! usually stickles! I bling everything from the title to flowers, brads, chipboard! I recently got some of the new creative cafe glitter! it looks so good on my pages! the colors are so springy! love it!

    Comment by EGJKaufman— 04/21/2009 #

  84. I’ve been using a lot of yellow, robin’s egg blue and lavendar colored CS. I’ve also been using tons of butterflies too!

    Comment by Elizabeth— 04/21/2009 #

  85. Thanks for all the great circle punch ideas!

    Comment by Kota Venter— 04/21/2009 #

  86. I’m a relatively new scrapbooker and have only had one year of Spring to scrap! I didn’t add anything in particular but this year I’ll be adding lots of flowers as I don’t get to use them too much on my pages (I have 2 boys) and using some floral patterned paper too. Great giveaway!

    Comment by Valerie S— 04/21/2009 #

  87. I love pictures of flowers. Cherry blossoms are my most fav. and those look great in any layout!

    Comment by Erin Hodgkinson— 04/21/2009 #

  88. I would have to say that I like to use stamps on my spring pages.

    THANKS

    Comment by {vicki}— 04/21/2009 #

  89. tiny paper flowers from MM with pastel button brad centers. yum!

    Comment by Joni— 04/21/2009 #

  90. Right now I am really into using flowers in various sizes…if the flower is a tiny one, I do a little gem center, if it is a bigger one a button sewn on is perfect for the center. I also like using my flower stamps and adding gems to the centers for a little extra bling.

    Comment by Cassandra— 04/21/2009 #

  91. GLITTER! I loooove glitter! LOL! AND of course…..spring-y colored ribbons, paper, etc… I love it all! 😉

    Comment by Heather— 04/21/2009 #

  92. I love adding layered flowers with a Doodlebug fuzzy brad centre.

    Comment by Cass— 04/21/2009 #

  93. I like adding butterflies, flowers, and ribbon to my cards.

    Comment by cards4ever— 04/21/2009 #

  94. spring = green/blue/pink + butterflies + bling!!

    Comment by Kate— 04/21/2009 #

  95. i love felt flowers with buttons and i also love using old music sheets to create flowers

    Comment by kimmie— 04/21/2009 #

  96. I love adding bright colors with paints or thickers. I also love using the maya mist sprays for a little distressing.

    Comment by hanna— 04/21/2009 #

  97. The Prima flowers are just too cute! Love your card!

    Comment by Patty C— 04/21/2009 #

  98. Oh what a cool bucket fulla springtime joy!! Thanks for being so generous Megan 🙂 I absolutely love all kinds of flowers, whether they be premade or handmade but I must say that I tend to lean more towards the felt and fabric kind with pretty little brad, button and bling centres! Nothing to make a page quite as springy as a whole bunch of flowers and of course a little tweeting birdie on the side is a given 🙂 BTW, adore both the card and the layout!! Bella

    Comment by Bella Visser— 04/21/2009 #

  99. OOh, great projects!! I love all of the fun flowers. Love adding them to my pages, too.

    Comment by Anabelle O'Malley— 04/21/2009 #

  100. I love stamping with American Crafts new ZING embossing powder. YUM!

    Comment by Leslie Murphy— 04/21/2009 #

  101. The way I add spring is by adding the bling! I love putting rhinestones on the petals of my flowers! Thanks for the spring time inspiration!

    Comment by Thespoena McLaughlin— 04/21/2009 #

  102. I love making the stems of my flowers pop with some glitter! 🙂

    Comment by Megan— 04/21/2009 #

  103. Totally love the new prima lollipops, so much pretty spring color!! Thank you for the inspiration.

    Comment by scrappyleigh— 04/21/2009 #

  104. I love those trees, I’ve got to start making some of these for my pages and cards!

    Comment by Marcie L— 04/21/2009 #

  105. Ahh…spring! I add spring to my pages with bright, fun colors, flowers and whatever make me happy at the moment.

    Comment by cassie— 04/21/2009 #

  106. The circle-punch/button tree is adorable. This could work for many different themes, too, not just spring.

    Comment by Kelly— 04/21/2009 #

  107. Having a little boy limits the amount of frills I can use on his pages. If I had my druthers, I’d chose 3-D flowers and sequins. But I refrain and am satisfied with bright colors to exemplify spring.

    Comment by Danielle— 04/21/2009 #

  108. Spring means Easter pictures and Easter colors, then pictures of my garden with lots of green!

    Comment by Sara-Jane— 04/21/2009 #

  109. The best way to add ‘spring’…PINK! For some reason, if I add pink to a design it instantly feels more springy. Also, little birds. Something about a little bird in the corner means warmer weather.

    Comment by Diana— 04/21/2009 #

  110. adding ribbon, ribbon for me is means Spring!

    — dalis

    Comment by stamprgrl— 04/21/2009 #

  111. oh to add spring to my pictures sometimes is just as easy as yellow paint. lately i have been on a paint KICK!
    its all wonderful!
    i miss you megan!
    xoxo
    ronee

    Comment by ronee— 04/21/2009 #

  112. I definitely use brighter colors when I start doing spring layouts!

    Comment by Jodee— 04/21/2009 #

  113. I love adding neon colors! The brightness just makes me so happy!

    Comment by Betsy— 04/21/2009 #

  114. I like to add a little dot of Stickles to the center of a small fabric flower. It adds that perfect little sparkle to any Spring page—especially orange Stickles on a pale yellow flower! My fave!

    Comment by Steffanie S.— 04/22/2009 #

  115. Flowers and all sorts of bright and happy colors.

    Comment by Candy— 04/22/2009 #

  116. I love using flowers, bling, and birds to give my pages that spring feeling. I also like using fun spring pastels in either cardstock or patterned paper.

    Comment by Valencia— 04/22/2009 #

  117. cute stuff!

    Comment by Laura Stewart— 04/22/2009 #

  118. I bring out all the fun & bright colors for Spring! And I love using green this time of year! Reminds me of the trees and grass:)

    Comment by Amber Goble— 04/22/2009 #

  119. I add bright colors… .. I think my journalling and lines looks more “wave-y” like water.

    Comment by Delia W— 04/22/2009 #

  120. Definitely lots of bright,pretty flowered items,including floral and bird pp’s. And I like to add stickles to my embellishments as well to give them that extra pop of color. Because to me,it gives my projects a prettier new added look and makes them come alive like spring!

    Comment by Sherry L— 04/22/2009 #

  121. What great inspiration, love all the flowers and colors…spring is here!!!

    Comment by Julie B— 04/22/2009 #

  122. My tulips are blooming which means spring is finally here!

    Comment by Linda M— 04/22/2009 #

  123. Wow!! I love it…great ideas! Flowers always make me think of Spring and YELLOW is my favorite color to use!

    Comment by Deborah— 04/22/2009 #

  124. My favorite way of adding srping to my projects is by adding flowers. Nothing says spring to me other than new blossoms! Thanks and have a great da!

    Comment by Paola Norman— 04/22/2009 #

  125. My favorite way of adding srping to my projects is by adding flowers. Nothing says spring to me other than new blossoms! Thanks and have a great day!

    Comment by Paola Norman— 04/22/2009 #

  126. Buttons and pastels I start to use more often in the spring time.
    thanks for the chance to win.

    Comment by Tonya B.— 04/22/2009 #

  127. I like to use colours such as yellow and green!

    Comment by tape— 04/23/2009 #

  128. LOVE the bright colors and fun flowers. Thanks for the opportunity!!

    Comment by tanna— 04/23/2009 #

  129. I scrapbook mostly for my son, so in the spring, I feel like I can take the liberty of sneaking a few flowers (plus a few sparkly gemstones) onto his layouts! I can’t wait to try out the tree!!

    Comment by Kristi— 04/23/2009 #

  130. color… suddenly, bright and happy shades speak to me!

    Comment by Cynthia— 04/23/2009 #

  131. For me, I think it is mostly color (pinks, yellows, greens) and of course flowers!

    Comment by Abbey— 04/23/2009 #

  132. Flowers and scalloped circles scream spring to me! I love, love, love them!

    Comment by Heather L.— 04/23/2009 #

  133. I love adding buttons, small flowers and lots of pink…

    rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Comment by Renee G— 04/23/2009 #

  134. Right now, I’m really into making my on flowers with 3 crumpled circles all layered.

    Comment by Claude— 04/23/2009 #

  135. I just love you spring colors on my layouts and flowers of course!

    Comment by Julie— 04/23/2009 #

  136. Just bought teeny brads with bunnies, butterflies and flowers. Can’t wait to try them.

    Comment by readmorebooks— 04/24/2009 #

  137. flowers!nothing says spring like flowers. 🙂

    Comment by jeanie nieva— 04/24/2009 #

  138. I love going for a drive to look at the Azaleas in this area. The beautiful colors and the neat tidy yards always give me inspiration.

    Comment by Joy Hadden— 04/24/2009 #

  139. I love using ribbon!! There are so many colors to choose from and you can use them to make so many different things!!

    Comment by Megan— 04/24/2009 #

  140. Flowers, flowers, flowers!! Stamped, punched, paper or fabric – any kind will do! I love to use gems, buttons or brads for the centers.

    Comment by Anita Young— 04/24/2009 #

  141. If I want to make a project more “spring-ish” I add flowers and bright colors.
    I love to use flowers, especially with buttons as a centre.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Comment by Katrin— 04/24/2009 #

  142. I would love to get the bucket of goodies to use on my spring layouts. I just love all of the pretty colors…can’t wait to find out if I get them.

    Comment by Rhonda— 04/24/2009 #

  143. I still am stuck on stickers. I have been scrapbooking for a while, way back to when there was only stickers for accents. So I like to use flowers, butterflies, and even bird stickers to accent the spring pages. I am slowly turning over to all of the new embellishments.
    Thank you, Pam

    Comment by Pam W.— 04/24/2009 #

  144. Fun stuff. I love the tree ideas!

    Comment by Julie— 04/24/2009 #

  145. Yeah!! I’ve been taking tons of spring pictures. I’m ready for some scrappy goodies!!

    Comment by Chris Hertel— 04/24/2009 #

  146. It’s the perfect Spring day here in Seattle so I am in the mood for this. Thanks for the info! For me, I think adding flowers of all shapes, sizes and color are perfect for Spring. And now I have some fun new ideas with this post and the Jennifer McGuire one as well!

    Comment by Phinny— 04/25/2009 #

  147. To me bright soft pastel colors just say spring. Mint greens, soft pinks and sunny yellows all signify spring and are the colors I use when creating springy look. Add a bunny or bird peeking out from the flowers and you are good to go.

    Comment by Renee— 04/25/2009 #

  148. Since I just make cards–I like to use the Blossoms and Butterflies Glitter Stack along with some bright colored ribbon and flower gems.

    Comment by Craftymaw— 04/25/2009 #

  149. I love to add flowers to my layout for spring! Birds also do the trick for me! A tiny new bird is the ultimate symbol of spring. New life! Wonderful!

    Comment by Melissa Rhodes— 04/25/2009 #

  150. I like adding hand-cut layered flowers or punched butterflies to my pages and cards to give them a springy feel.

    Comment by Sammie— 04/25/2009 #

  151. Flowers and birds say “spring” to me! And soft, cheery colors!

    Comment by Jackie— 04/25/2009 #

  152. Spring scrapbooking to me means bright pastels and patterned paper, some with glitter to add sparkle. I also like to use sunny yellows, especially with Easter LOs. Eggs, butterflies and flowers add extra touches. This year I’m taking photos of my spring flowers and flowering trees to add to my scrapbook.

    Comment by alyciaIN— 04/25/2009 #

  153. I love to use colour, like green and blue as I am a mom of boys it is hard to use flowers but I certainly try to sneak a few in there…thanks for sharing

    Comment by Melissa— 04/26/2009 #

  154. I love to get out the bright spring colors, handcut flowers and add some sparkle 🙂

    Comment by Nicole— 04/26/2009 #

  155. I LOVE spring! It is my favorite season! I also love to add “seasoning” to my spring layouts! Glitter and sparkles on flowers, buttons and brads on trees. I think my favorite thing to add though, would be a bee, a bird, or a butterfly (or 2 or 3!) to my springtime layouts to represent the beauty of what spring really is…the rebirth of all things spring!

    Comment by Misty Willis— 04/26/2009 #

  156. To make my pages spring-y I use bright colors and butterflies!

    Comment by Pamela J— 04/27/2009 #

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  158. I love using photos of my garden from last year on cards. It is even more fun to use a picture from the recipients garden!

    Comment by Susan Stratton— 04/29/2009 #

  159. i love using the scallop punch w/ the new felt flowers i bought recently in a clearance sale. adds some new fun and color to the page.

    Comment by nancy grow— 05/02/2009 #

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