I began with a panel of DP, a photograph of rosebuds in black and white, which I swiped with a pink ink spot to give it color. I stamped the panels, Cherish, and Friend, in StazOn Cherry Pink. The Friend panel is tied with SU Fancy Fibers, and slides in and out of the black pouch on the front of the card. I free-hand drew the stylized flowers on the front using Stickles, then stamped the butterfly twice in ColorBox Gold Rush, cut them out, colored with SU markers, coated with Diamond Glaze, mounted them one on top of the other. The butterfly's head is a blue rhinestone. The *handle* is a wide piece of stitched red ribbon.
These days I am makng more of an effort to cherish my true friends. This one will go to a very dear friend who has stuck with me through thick and thin (literally!) for nearly 25 years.
Oh, on the inside I have stamped a cute Magenta stamp of an envelope with hearts flying out of it- perfect for Valentine's Day! I think you can just see it peeking out over the top.
Thanks for looking. I hope you like it! And a very happy Valentine's Day to all of my dear SCS friends!
Hugggs!
Maddy
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010 GMT Views: 1160
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Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @ 8:47 AM
We played from the same hangbag but I was a shameful TOTAL case...my mind just isn't creative these days! Great job with your inspirations Maddy, I like the handbag card design.