Monday, February 2, 2015

With Sympathy-Always Playing With Paper Challenge #24

February 2, 2015

It's Groundhog's Day and I think we are going to have six more weeks of winter!  WOW!  It is so windy and cold in Georgia today!  I feel like I am in Chicago, minus the snow!  I made a big pot of turkey chili and we can stay in for the day.  YIPPEE---more time to craft!  I love days like this!

 My card today is for the Always Playing With Paper Challenge.  I love the name of this challenge, because I AM always playing with paper!  


You can choose to work with the colors or the sketch or mix it up and use both.  That is what I did for my card.  It was difficult for me to incorporate all of the colors, but I needed a very special card for a friend that lost her Mom, and this called out to me to make a card for her.  I hope you enjoy my card!

I love Night of Navy and I used the "Something Lacy" background stamp with Versa Mark and heat embossed it with white embossing powder.  I was so pleased with how it turned out.  I used the Banners framelits to trim it down to follow the sketch.  In keeping with my plan to use things I already have, I used some retired Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper "Etcetera" and "Epic Day This and That" for the background papers.  I also used a retired stamp set, "Petite Pairs" for the sentiment.  This is such a great set.  I am sorry they retired it. 


The butterfly is backed with a polka dot paper that gives it dimension.   Pearls always add the perfect accent to it's body!  I think pearls make every thing better:)  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!  

 If you have any questions on my card, you can contact me at: Claire.

 Stay warm!

 Happy Stampin'!
Claire

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7 comments:

  1. wienerhoneymoonersFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    I literally said "Oh my GOSH that's BEAUTIFUL" as I gazed at your card!!! WOW, so glad you were inspired. I love the detail of the envelope and the wonderful lace touches and pops of yellows! The Navys are so stunning against all the colors... WOW! Thanks for joining us at The Challenge. Your chili sounds good!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you very much, Kimberly! That really means a lot to me! XX

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  2. ~amy~February 3, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Such a pretty sympathy card...love the sweet blooms and the butterfly!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you very much, Amy! SO nice to hear from you! XX

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  3. Kim HegginsFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Gorgeous sympathy card, just beautiful and so perfect at difficult times. Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Challenge.

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    1. Claire BroadwaterFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:54 PM

      Thank you very much, Kim! I am so happy to hear from you! XX

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  4. NanceFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Wow, this is an amazing card with so much love poured into it. I love the embossed lace stamp and beautiful flowers. Wonderful use of the colors and sketch. Thanks for playing The Challenge!

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