You know how sometimes you hoard just the "right" thing? Well, the main image here is a card I have saved for nearly 30 years, and it always reminded me of my lil sis, Kathy, who is a huge encourager. To be around Kathy strengthens my faith, and warms my heart. We pray together, share family responsibility, and we laugh. When Stacy (Twinshappy) sent this lil wooden garden gate to me, I knew it was a treasure to be shared with this card.
In keeping with today's FS (to case yourself), I chose Sweet Spot, which is actually a QFTD case of one of my favorite stampers, Judy (Jaydekay). I love how Judy's scenes come to life, and this is what was needed today. Judy, once again, your talent blesses me! Thanks for the inspiration. I changed the shape of my card, using the "store" card as a template to form the three rounded edges on watercolor paper and added the leaves from my Kitty Kits set. The gates are mounted over another template, to make them fold-able, and the bg is stamped using Watercolor Minis, and the retired SU set form 2003, Spring Garden. The were stamped first, and I added Scripture from SU's Renewed Faith Set. On the left, the Scripture reads "I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet he lives..." John 11:25. I love this beautiful promise for Easter.
Sissy, I love you so much!
Thanks for looking!
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2012 GMT Views: 3890
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Fri, Mar 30, 2012 @ 2:45 PM
What and absolutely gorgeous masterpiece. It just calls to me and I can hear myself being beckoned in by those sweet little girls. Such a beautiful garden gate and garden beyond. I love this card.
Oh my gosh Pat. How did I miss this beauty?! I love it all. I am glad I am not the only one who saves things for years. I recently made a card for Shirt of Da Man and I have had the paper put up for 10-15 years. I knew I would know the right card when it came along. Well your saving sure paid off. A stunning and gorgeous card. Love it Sistah.
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Mon, Sep 16, 2013 @ 10:32 PM
Oh My Gosh Pat! I am ashamed that I missed seeing this amazing work of art, truly from the heart!
Your attention to every stunning detail- eye catching and beautiful!
thank you so much for your very sweet comment on my style of cards.. It touches my heart!
Hugs to you my friend!
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Judy
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" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~