Thanks Jen,this was a perfect challenge for what I had in mind for my Easter card. I've been waiting to use the rugged cross and damask paper from My Mind's Eye. I wanted the starkness of the cross to represent the sacrifice Jesus made for me and the verse from John 3:16 reminds me why.
The Stampa Rosa cross was stamped twice on GP white cs with Archival Ink sepia. I colored the top cross with Prisma color pencils and blended with mineral spirits. I off-set the cross to create dimension and popped on foam. I draped the cross with purple chenille fiber. My scripture (Paper Inspirations) is stamped on white cs and inked with chalk inks until I was happy with the color. I stamped the verse in Tim Holtz distress dusty concord. The edges were inked in various chalk inks to get the aged look. I tore and curled the ends with my fingers as I also did to the border purple paper.
I really thank you for leaving the gift of your comments!
Date: Friday, March 14, 2008 GMT Views: 1590
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Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Northern MN woods Posts: 11652
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 @ 7:59 AM
TFS a great reminder of the Reason for and Gift of Easter!
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"The Lord is a Mighty Savior who rejoices over you with great gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears and exult over you by singing a happy song."
Zephaniah 3:17
Registered: September 22, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 8087
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 @ 8:00 AM
well, I don't see my comment as a gift, but rather, your card is a gift for me.. to be able to see what other people create and their willingness to share is astounding! I love you card.. at first glance I thought you had actually attached a wooden cross to your card. I love it and your message.. God is sooo good.. all the time! This is so what Easter is all about.. don't get me wrong, I love the bunnies and the chicks... but I have challenged myself to focus on the *true* meaning this year.. and seeing your card today is a gentle reminder to me... beautiful!
Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 @ 9:43 AM
What a great Easter card -- one that powerfully depicts the power and truth of His love for us, His sacrifice for our sins and His glorious resurrection that claimed victory over death!! Well done!!
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