Hi Everyone!! This card is for several challenges, including today's IC Challenge and this week's QFTD Challenge. The IC website (Layla Grace) had so many gorgeous items from clothing and jewelry to home goods - here's the item that inspired my card: { Bella Notte Coverlet }
This week's Queen is one AMAZING and very creative stamper. Her name is Jennifer (aka Mother's Daughter) and her design style is so beautiful I fell in love with every one of her cards!! After choosing several possibilities I decided on this one: { Jennifers Beautiful Sunshine Love and Laughter Card }
Changes were different PATP, different floral elements, different dies and added lace/ribbon/florishes. Also no embroidery design and very different sentiment. Thank you Jennifer for your wonderful inspiration!! Enjoy your day in the spotlight - you deserve it!!!
To make this card I punched FOUR vanilla panels using MS' Punch around the page punch, stamped the SU background stamp on the top layer, stamped and punched the ODBD Sentiment Panel, Die-cut the floral spray and butterfly, worked on placement and assembled everything. Sometimes the assembly can take the longest LOL!!!
Unfortunately I needed this card because my Boss in Boston lost his Father last week. I know what it's like to lose a Dad and while it's different when you're Daddy's little girl I can still relate to what he and his family must be going through.
If you like you can check out { My Blog } for more photos and details.
Thanks everyone for stopping by.
Hugs and Blessings!
Audrey
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013 GMT Views: 2131
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Paper: Vanilla Textured and Very Vanilla, Basic Gray and SU Paper from Stash
Ink: Crum Cake, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Two different Lace layers, Ribbon, Pearls, Pearl and Gem Flourish, ODBD Antique Labels Die, MS PATP, Cheery Lynn Designs Buterfly, Memory Box Flower, Fern leaves and Branch Dies
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 37302
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 2:44 PM
Jaw dropping gorgeous!!! This will sooth the recipient's heart and soul! I love your work, GF!!! So beautiful!!!
------------------------------ Lesley
Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!!
Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer
It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 37302
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 2:45 PM
Jaw dropping gorgeous!!! This will sooth the recipient's heart and soul! I love your work, GF!!! So beautiful!!!
------------------------------ Lesley
Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!!
Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer
It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11892
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 2:50 PM
GASP!!! Stunning Audrey!!! Exquisite detailing, beautiful colours! I'm sorry you had to make a Sympathy Card, but I'm sure your boss will appreciate all the love that went in to making it!
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24045
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 3:17 PM
Oh GASP Audrey!!! This is one AMAZING card! I love all the beautiful details... the leaves and ferns are awesome as are your flowers, and punched edges! Such a lot of work but wow, what a beautiful finish!!!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 39310
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 3:22 PM
Audzie.....thud....yes, amazing as always! Completely girlie-delish and wonderful! What a way to honor Jennifer. Mercy girl, you got skills! LYMI, hugs...
------------------------------ Pat Smethers
"The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 40528
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 3:24 PM
If I hadn't seen the sentiment, I would have thought it was a lovely Victorian valentine. Gorgeous card....your details and design are always breath-taking.
