I changed the colors, but left the layout. I kept the card simple, but I did add a few flowers because Paula's card has a flower. I chose to use a poem as the focal image on my card. It is one of my favorite poems. I used Our Daily Bread Designs stamp set "Footprints in the Sand." I used a piece of printed dp for the background. My dp allow me to add another color instead of keeping the card monochromatic like Paula did hers. I kept my card elements as simple as possible in keeping with the elegant simplicity of Paula's. I sponged the edges of the poem with Ranger antique linen because Paula's card appears to use a technique on the flower so I added some sponging to mine. What do you think?
STAMPS
ODBD Footprints in the Sand
PAPER
Prism by Prismatics Vibrant Teal, American Crafts a la Carte Florentine dp, vv, The Paper Company cream white for some subtle texture
INK
Always Artichoke, Ranger Antique Linen
ACCESSORIES
Retired SU ribbon, MM primas, Forever in Time paper flowers, standard gold brads, gold domes/pearls, dimensionals, sponges
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 1:31 PM
This is really beautiful! I have always love that poem and you have designed a beautiful card around it! Love it!
------------------------------ 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: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 2:22 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous, Betty! I love the DP and the wonderful poem! You showcased it beautifully with the pretty flowers! The ribbon is lovely, too!
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 2:43 PM
Betty, Betty, Betty, where do all your ideas come from anyway? This is wonderful; it's a sentiment we all need to read from time to time. Beautiful card; wonderful case.
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Registered: July 20, 2004 Location: Arlington WA. Posts: 31122
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 3:16 PM
Betty this is truly amazing! You always make me smile! I love your work!!!I feel so special that you would give me a comment! I have a few favorite women who make my day with there comments to me! You are one of them! Merry Christmas Betty...
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