This is for today's Inspiration Challenge, Oompa. It's a toy company that features toys without blinking lights, batteries, etc. So I thought a vintage looking card might be appropriate, and this is my attempt. I was inspired by this Trees Bedding Set by Boodalee...love the colors! I must also add that I took inspiration from the new SU! catalog in trying to make a vintage card. I just kept adding and adding stuff, so vintage, shabby chic, whatever you call it...I like how it turned out.
This thank you card will go to my mom. She always helps our family so much and especially this past week. My husband had to go to the ER with a bleeding ulcer and almost didn't make it. He was in the ICU for many days. We are so thankful that he's home now and doing just fine...already back to work and eating pizza! But it puts everything in perspective. Say a thank you prayer for us.
I also need to thank my good friend Lisa for giving me packs of the new colors and ribbon...you ROCK, Lisa! She brought a boatload of goodies and my new catalog to the hospital. I think my mom will like this. I love the colors...hope you do, too. TFL!
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010 GMT Views: 2406
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Stamps: Of the Earth, Elegant Thank You, Brocade Basics, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Paper: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait
Ink: Close To Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware - Styled Vanilla, MS border punch, Distressing Tool, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, The Paper Studio Buttons, The Paper Studio Doily Ribbon, Thread, Signo White Gel Pen
Beautiful vintage card! I'm sure your Mom will love it! So glad that your DH is ok! The pear and espresso, with a bit of peach is a lovely combination!
Registered: September 28, 2008 Location: Menifee, California Posts: 4164
Sat, Jul 03, 2010 @ 6:23 PM
So glad your husband is fine. That must have been a hard thing to go thru. I love your card. It is very vintage. I love vintage but can't ever seem to put it together right. You did a beautiful job.
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Sat, Jul 03, 2010 @ 7:09 PM
This turned out beautifully! What a pretty card! Love that ribbon along the left...I'm going to love the Early Espresso paper too! Great colours...
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