I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! I took a few days off from my blog and card making. We had 12 here for part of the weekend, and we had a wonderful time. Lots of fun with the GRANDS and also the big kids!
Today I wanted to make a card for The Friday Mashup Challenge and the Create With Connie And Mary Color Challenge. The Soft Sky, Basic Gray and Sahara Sand were the perfect colors for the card I wanted to create. The Friday Mashup called for embossing and the use of a tree. I loved seeing all the beautiful Father's Day cards. I lost my Daddy two years ago and the pain is still so strong. The Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set is one of my all time favorites and I know my Daddy would love this old tree. The stamp set is so beautiful and can be used for so many occasions. I hope you enjoy my card!
Stampin' Up! Products:
Paper: Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Basic Grey Core'dinations Paper, Whisper White, Soft Sky Designer Series Paper
Ink: Sahara Sand, Versa Mark
Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree, Thoughts and Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Tools: Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Vine Embossing Folder, Envelop Liner Framelit, Heat Tool, Heat Buddy, Black Embossing Powder, Sponge Daubers, Paper-Piercing Tool, Paper Pierce Mat, Paper Piercing Pack Essentials, Stampin' Dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 3/4 Circle Punch, Stampin' Sanding Block, Scoring Board and Tool
Embellishment: Soft Sky Seam Binding
Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. I love to hear from you!
Also, let me know if you need a new Stampin' Up! Catalog. I would love to be your Demonstrator!
Here is a few pictures from our weekend on Lake Oconee!
Happy Stampin'!
Claire
Hello, friend! What awesome photos on the lake- looks like so much fun! So happy it was a great family visit.
ReplyDeleteYour card is just...AWESOME! You create such lovely designs with such exquisite details that I find myself staring taking it all in- like the unexpected circles creating the bottom scallop border-genius! the colors were perfect for this card. Thanks for sharing with the Friday Mashup this week!
Cindy, I think that is the nicest compliment that I have ever received! THANK YOU for making my day! XX
DeleteWOW...what an absolutely STUNNING card! So many wonderful details on here. I love the focal point of the tree and the colors just work so perfectly for a nature scene! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mary! I loved the colors this week and I am always so glad to hear from you! XX
DeleteSimply GORGEOUS! You combined so many wonderful layers and I love them all! The tree is so beautiful with the soft sponging. Thanks so much for joining the color challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Nicole! It is always so nice to hear from you! XX
DeleteWow! This is gorgeous! I love your sponging! Great texture and beautiful details! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Deb! It is so nice to hear from you! XX
DeleteClaire, this card is just lovely! I've looked at a lot of cards using this particular stamp and I'd have to say this is one of my favorites now. Great colors and patterns, and I just want to keep going back to look at it. lol Thanks for joining us this week at the Friday Mashup.
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Thank you very much, Sara! You made my day with your kind compliment! XX
DeleteGreat sanding and sponging on your card. Beautiful! Thanks for playing Create with Connie & Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Debbie! So nice to hear from you! XX
DeleteThis is an absolutely gorgeous card! You've included so many beautiful details!! I love the scoring, the embossed background, the circle/scallop border... everything! Such a soft understated elegant look and a perfectly soothing synpathy card! Thanks for joining us this week for the color challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret! Thank you so very much for your kind compliments on my card! I always love to hear from you! XX
DeleteSimply stunning, Claire. The Soft Sky really sets off the other colors wonderfully and all of your details come together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my dad Oct.2010 so I know what you are feeling. It wasn't until last year that I was able to bring myself to make a Father's Day card.
Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Friday Mashup!
Thank you very much, Lisa! It is so kind of you to compliment my card! Also, thanks for the kind words on my Daddy! XX
DeleteThis is a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Laura! So happy to hear from you!! XX
DeleteThis is so pretty.. I love your layout and all the extra details you added. Thanks for joining us at THe Friday Mashup.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Holly! I enjoyed making this card! So great to hear from you! XX
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