Sharon is the destination for our cards today. She loves studying the bible and loves the color purple. The sentiment was computer generated. The Penny Black stamp was colored with Memento ink and distress markers before spritzing with water. Why the dots? The inevitable black smudge I always seem to get. Wish they would sell enamel accents by the gallon. The upper right corner looked a bit bare so a scroll was stitched to mime the flight of the butterfly. Thanks for looking.
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 GMT Views: 1826
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26123
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 5:58 AM
What a lovely card! I love the subtle shadowing in the corners and the stitching. The flower is gorgeous and looks wonderful coloured that way. A beautiful encouraging card. TFS
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 1:49 PM
First of all - GORGEOUS! Love the soft shades of purple to set off the beautiful iris. The stitching is a wonderful touch. It's all so crisp, clean, soft and pretty. Pinned and fav'd.
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Registered: May 15, 2008 Location: Seacoast town in beautiful New England Posts: 2869
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 2:18 PM
Simply beautiful! TFS
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Registered: October 25, 2010 Location: New England Posts: 12699
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 5:41 PM
Nancy, you are always so clever with the most wonderful stitching and attention to what needs to be added to pull together your always so unique and beautiful creations!
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Thu, Feb 13, 2014 @ 5:03 AM
Yikes, Nancy - this is so elegant - every part of it looks planned - even the dots !! Love how you added the stitching, both in the corner ad the flight of the butterfly! This verse looks fantastic in the font you chose - PERFECT in every way! SHARON IS REALLY GOING TO LOVE THIS!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131481
Fri, Feb 14, 2014 @ 1:40 PM
Why the dots? Because they look great , not at all like a cover-up!! I love those PB Brushstrokes flowers. Your sponging is so soft and even, too (my downfall!). The stitching is fab - trying to work out if they are white Enamel Accent dots or little French knots in the butterfly trail. This is so sophisticated looking!