First of all I want to say Thank You to Stef for the Inspirational Challenge. Here is the link to the sample we had to use for inspiration for our card: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I chose the Yellow candle and the box design as a starting point for my card. I stamped a border of flowers on the c/s and then carefully cut around the top so I would have a place to put my
" God's Porch " poem. I then stamped and cut more flowers and used Badmom's PlumpIt paper plumping tool ( she has a few listed on e-bay right now, the item # is 130223344065) to shape 3 of the flowers outward and the remaining 2 towards the base of the card. I love the dimension the PlumpIt gives to the flowers and how quickly it works too !
Here is the poem which I found on a website looking for an e-card awhile back:
GodÂ’s Porch
If I could sit across the porch from
God, IÂ’d thank Him for the glory of
dawn. IÂ’d thank Him for starry
skies, for moonlit nights, and for walks
in the rain. IÂ’d thank Him for
loving and being loved, for memories,
and for the promise of tomorrow. IÂ’d
thank Him for listening to the wishes
of a child, for the magic in the touch of
a hand, for friends and family, and for
the dreams we dream. If I could
sit across the porch from God, IÂ’d thank
Him for the wisdom of time, the grace
of hope, and for all the wonder found
in this miraculous journey we call life.
Flavia
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008 GMT Views: 1647
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Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sat, May 17, 2008 @ 4:14 AM
Oh, a new tool for me! Gonna have to check out the Plumpit! The dimension that you have created is awesome! Very pretty pocket card and sentiment!
------------------------------ christine m.aka summer and weekend stalker DOT INK (My yadda yadda) Don't magnify your problem . . .Magnify your God
PROUD MEMBER OF THE REDDIVAS!
Registered: July 26, 2006 Location: In my heart center. Posts: 21893
Sat, May 17, 2008 @ 4:29 AM
This is so pretty. Love the flowers and beautiful poem. I had to go search for the rest of it. Like everyone else, will be checking out this tool. Fabulous card.
------------------------------ JoAnn~~sarahzoe is my granddaughter~~
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: in the sunny south Posts: 9686
Sat, May 17, 2008 @ 5:57 AM
This is a beautiful card. I love the way you used the flowers to form the pocket. The poem by Flavia is beautiful too. I love her work. I'm sure this card will make your sister feel better.
------------------------------ Pat Scatter Joy! Throw kindness around like confetti!
Registered: July 27, 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 13067
Sat, May 17, 2008 @ 6:00 AM
This card is stunning. I love the whole design, the pocket, the plumped elements (gotta go find one of those!), the poem. Just a wonderful gift and card all the way around!