Today I cased one of my favorite cards, made by one of the sweetest stampers here. This card by Tosh is one of my all time favs (kinda like her!) And wouldn't you know, this sketch is by one of my fav stampers too- Andrea Ewen! Quite the mix.
This card is for Tosh's DD, Nichole, to thank her for this card. Nichole and I share a love for dark colors, my fav being brown- and her fav is black! (the fav framing color for me!) I chose the lined bg paper, as Nichole will soon be off to college. The bg is cuttlebugged, and I added one of my favorite Scriptures from Hampton Arts. The bg is framed with the wandering stitch (Kokirose style) and the black framing is distressed.
Thanks for a great day girls! Lunch was the best, and the chat even better! Hugs x2!
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011 GMT Views: 2228
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Registered: September 19, 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 8979
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 7:36 PM
WOW, what a treasure!! Everything is fabulous, but I love that elegant embossed bg and fabulous crochet flower!! You're such an amazing artiste with all those layers and bows!!
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Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 8:42 PM
Beautifully done!
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 @ 6:05 AM
What a beautiful card Pat!! I love the dp, and yes the rich brown you used. I like the lacy polka dotted ribbon you used with the gingham ribbon. Lovely card!!
Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 9413
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 @ 7:46 AM
WOW!!!!!!!! What a gorgeous creation!!!! The original is beyond fabulous, and your take on Tosh's beauty in your stunning and unique Smether's style is GORGEOUS. The background, the scripture, the glorious browns, and that wonderful button (which does remind me of a cookie a little bit too LOL!!), all make this one fab stunner.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83249
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 @ 9:43 AM
I see why you cased this card - it is wonderful!!!! I love every detail on this STAR quality card! Wow!!!!! Tosh, Andrea and you combined into one card - how could it not be totally DELISH!!!!
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Registered: September 11, 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 7266
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 @ 4:56 PM
Fabulous card Pat. I've commented a number of times on how I love the stitching around yours and BC's Pat cards and often said how I don't attempt it any more. I tried once (I'm not a sewer) and I made one stitch into my fingernail. Considering I'm a concert pianist this was a tragedy that had me off playing the piano for 3 weeks. I will continue to admire from afar.
Elizabeth
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Registered: January 7, 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 16758
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 @ 7:02 PM
This card is gorgeous, and irl, it's even more special. Pat, you are amazing with all your fabulous details that are added completely from the biggest heart I know!! Believe me when I say...this card is TREASURED!! Not only for it's pure gorgeousness, but for all the love that went into it!! Nichole and I both treasure you and are grateful beyond measure for your friendship!! HUGS my friend!!
Registered: February 24, 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6501
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 @ 7:15 PM
What an absolutely heartfelt, special card Pat. I love the rich, brown tones, the gorgeous gingham ribbon and the de-lightful accents. Your CASE is indeed a beautiful one, just like you. Tosh and her daughter are very lucky to get to spend time with you...I'll take what I have of you now through this wonderful thing called the internet, but I would love to meet you and Tosh IRL and have a 'stamp-fest'! Wouldn't that be awesome? For now, I will admire your cards from afar...
Be well, my sweet!