My friend Shelley is the dearest and most loving friend I could ever ask for, so when I found out recently the heavy burdens she has fought in recent months, I had to make her something very special for her birthday this week. With a sharp wit but so gentle and soft around the edges, I thought I would make her a card in soft pastels with lots of bling and sparkle, befitting her personality.
This is for 2 challenges, today's Ways to Use It, #254, to cut something out, and yesterday's Sketch Challenge, #264. I stamped the Magenta flower stamp in True Thyme on Whisper White CS, then stamped it again using 3 different colors of pastel chalk inks. I cut the flowers out, curled and twisted the petals, glued them down and then used gold Stickles and rhinestones in the centers. I then coated them with Diamond Glaze for shine and stiffness. I stickled some of the leaves and stems as well.
I mounted the main panel on panels of Old Olive, Brushed Gold, and strips of DP from Old World stack. Everything is popped up on 1/8" thick pop dots, and finished off with gold, curled ribbon.
Oh, I wanted the front unadorned, so I stamped the sentiment inside, which reads, *Find Peace Within*. Above it I've stamped a tiny butterfly, punched it out, and popped that up as well. Thank you dear friend Judi (JovialJudi) for always encouraging me to stamp something inside my cards- such a nice, creative finishing touch!
I think Shelley will be pleased; thanks for looking, and I hope you like it too!
Hugggs!
Maddy
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010 GMT Views: 1175
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Registered: January 21, 2005 Location: I escaped from NY! I ♥️ my new state of SC! Posts: 22756
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 2:50 PM
I LOVE it ... the greens/golds immediately got my attention. Then I saw the wonderful details (both on the card and in your description.) It's in My Favorites for future inspiration.
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 2:53 PM
This is just gorgeous, Maddy! I love the colors and the beautiful flowers! The DP adds so much dimension, like a painted background! I am sure your friend Shelley will treasure this!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 3:17 PM
OMG Maddy.......your friend Shelley will absolutely Treasure her gorgeous, gorgeous created from the heart card :-) I just love the layout, colors, all the bling and cut outs. So perfect for your friend......including the inside :-) TFS
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74734
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 3:25 PM
Your flowers are just beautiful, as is the card! I am sure Shelley will be most appreciative of this gorgeous card and the warm and sincere feelings you put into its creation.
I agree with Judi about the inside. It is the perfect finishing touch.
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