We have a new queen for the day, and this is a woman that is so deserving of wearing the crown...Pat Smethers!! I am so excited, as I have met Pat and she is a wonderful friend to me and so many SCS'ers. Not only that but I find myself often in her gallery, gawking at her creative work, she has sweet, funny and humorous, and the really difficult to pull off downright handsome cards...Pat is a truly talented artist!
Anyway, we were to choose a card of Pat's to CASE, and I chose this sweet little bird of Pat's here: ~Wings of Faith~ by patsmethers at Splitcoaststampers
I would have probably made the card identical except I didn't have those sweet lil pink rosebuds in my stash, so I supplemented with aqua and green, and used a button with a floral center and added green to the branches. The bottom panel is a wide lace rather than the punched border.
Enjoy your day, my friend, you are so deserving of this honor!!!
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 GMT Views: 1180
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 @ 3:26 PM
This is so charming. I love the lace first of all. Then the precious little bird caught my attention. The branches are so delicate along with the nice soft colors. Exceptional. tfs
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 @ 4:25 PM
Oh my, Traci, what a grand and glorious card this is. Yes, Pat sure does have quite the gallery! I love your cased card. It's just as sweet as can be with your own spin on Pat's original.
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 @ 5:02 PM
Traci this is beautiful.. I love the colors you combined together here. That birdie is so sweet.. I have been looking at that sweet thing and wanting one of those punches. Does the leaf come with it too? I have to check that out..
Pat is so super. I just loved meeting here. It was at the top of my list of things to do.. I am hoping to get a card done tomorrow.. Great job on this one...Hugs.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83088
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 @ 6:47 AM
Wow - you did an awesome job on this one. I am so glad I ordered that bird punch - I see the most wonderful card made with it and this definitely one of them!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 @ 7:49 AM
Sweet Traci, one of the best times I ever had was meeting you! I loved your 'Tour Guide' skills, and how we connected instantly. I remember our trip to Estes Park, and how we laughed with Shirt (wannabcre8tive) and Cindy (Mothermark). That was some trip! More than that, I love that your sensitive heart, and that prayer time with you is no further than a phone call away. Your friendship is a precious thing.
Oh my- what a card! Traci, I love that you made the birds wing from DP, and also that gorgeous oval bg! That lil button is a sweet treat, and your crocheted ribbon wraps this up like a gift! Thanks so much for adding your special touch to QFTD. Love you my friend!
------------------------------ 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