It is HOT here again today - 38 degrees Celsuis - quite a contrast to the weather some of you are experiencing! I hope you are all staying snug and warm, while I try and cool off with the 'air conditioning' on! How exciting to be able to play along with Our Daily Bread Designs first Challenge as a Member of Splitcoast: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
...this week we are to use brown and punches - or Nesties!! How easy is that!! I have used these ODBD images that have been sent to me in a RAK and how I love them, you know how it is you always see them on other peoples cards and think how lovely they look, but I have to tell you, I am a ODBD convert now - I loved using them.
The image was coloured with Chalks and a Blender Pen, cut out and popped up onto the embossed DP with foam dots. I added a little bit of Kindy Glitz to give the waterlily a bit of sparkle, but in true form it is hard to capture on camera - the close up on my Blog shows it better: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
I have used for Bow-Easy for the second time and if it was up to me after today's experience, I would call it the Bow-Not-So-Easy, but this is because of me NOT this great product! LOL! I used this gorgeous ribbon that is part of a RAK from Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz) and stitched a button through the centre, then stuck a pearl to the centre. Now I have to tell you that I LOVE bows on cards but am not really a 'bows' girl - but am slowly making the transition...so look at this one through 'squinty eyes' so you don't see the faults with it! LOL!
You know I love the faith based challenges and this is no exception! To be able to share our passion for God with our passion for paper is so inspiring and motivating for me. I love it that sentiments are readily available - what a blessing to be able to share our 'works of the heart' with just the right scripture or sentiment!
I used the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge for this card: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
....how could I resist! (hello girlz!! LOL!)! This weeks sketch was a good one for cards like this - you still have time to play along, Priscilla is even giving 'Sneak Peeks' for next weeks challenge - does it get any better than that - more time to play - wahoo!
The Ways to Use It Challenge is all about using new things: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
- well, these images are new to me, as is the ribbon - oh and the gorgeous button was part of a RAK from me dear friend Pam (aka pam124! Lots of new things for me!!
Thanks for coming by and for those encouraging comments you leave me - you know I LOVE to know that you have been! God bless you!!
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010 GMT Views: 736
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Registered: January 29, 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6675
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 3:14 AM
GORGEOUS in EVERY way! I'm not sure where to begin with what appeals to me....so can I just say EVERYTHING!!!! Love the colors, coloring, image, distressed edges, the bow (looks great to me), the lace, embossing......see...I love everything! Spectacular card. I too love the stamps from this company. TFS. : )
Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11788
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 4:19 AM
GORGEOUS Linda!!!!! Love these rich cocoa colours which work wonderfully with the crochet and ribbon, bow and button - such a beautiful card done in your signature vintage style!!!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 7:54 AM
Linda, this is magnificeint! So rich in color and I love the sentiment!!!!! WOW!
I had to laugh at your comment about the Bow Easy. I just got this product in the mail yesterday and thought that I would try it out this AM on my FS card. Well, I scratched my head and thought to myself, " this doesn't seem all that EASY!" LOL! Since I am a visual person, I will have to watch the tutorial on YouTube to see how it works! LOL! Anyway, you bow is spectacular!!!!!!! Love your card, dearie!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 10:11 AM
Lovely card, Lovely Linda. Love that bow and happy that the waterlily Sparkles Plenty.
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79778
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 12:36 PM
Wow, I love that senitment. Such a beautiful card and love your beautiful job on the coloring. Your lace trimming and gorgeous ribbon just adds to the loveliness!!!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 5:30 PM
Linda, I am always blessed at how your 'heart work' translates so beautifully to paper. Your rich colours, gorgeous embossing and ribbon gives your work a very warm feel. LYMI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Mon, Jan 11, 2010 @ 1:40 AM
Just gorgeous bow here Linda. LOL Yes, it is beautiful. I suppose you will get the hang of it honey. I, keep remembering not to stand on my head, but just put my bow upside down on my card, looks much better. Me and the card. LOL
But you did sooo good here, love the pop up and the colours. TFS where were you yesterday...I phoned. hugsxo just kidding about the where were you...lol