Yippee, skipee...her ROYAL Rubberness is a very deserving #100!!! You couldn't have picked a better gal to ring in the new year of FS's, Beth! And that's to you Julie for a gallery full of wonderful art. I was sunk when I hit page 3...I'd need a week of Sundays to case my favs there!!!
In the end, though, it was this pearl of a card I just HAD to case. Changes I made were used a oyster stamp, colored cardstock and ribbon. Hope you likes it...wish I knew how to do those happy face motion thingys!!!
I loved Julies' idea for a pearl and her creativity shone on the card I cased. I just happened to have a oyster with a pearl inside. It was inked onto watercolor paper with VersaFine smokey gray. I used TH2O's for my shell and the pearl. I wish you could see the luster on the pearl and the shell. I used Basic Grey Granola paper for my cardbase and a hand dyed silk watercolored ribbon. Here is a tiny brass key knotted into the ribbon. I scripted my sentiment with a black puff Sakura pen.
I am blogging about pearls and disappointment on my blog. Thanks for looking and have a happy week!
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009 GMT Views: 509
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Sun, Jan 04, 2009 @ 2:15 PM
Very cool card! I will be checking out your blog! Fantastic CASE!
------------------------------ 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.
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Sun, Jan 04, 2009 @ 2:28 PM
The depth of this simple sketch is astounding! Only YOU could make this happen! Wonderful, Susan!
------------------------------ christine m.aka summer and weekend stalker DOT INK (My yadda yadda) Don't magnify your problem . . .Magnify your God
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sun, Jan 04, 2009 @ 2:46 PM
I visited your blog and didn't see any disappointments. Just delightful inspirations. Love the story of your best Christmas present. What joy you must give your boys by just being you. Love this card. Super job..
------------------------------ Dawn B. Anything is possible when you open your heart.... My BLOG
Registered: September 18, 2006 Location: SingStampShine, Florida Posts: 53481
Sun, Jan 04, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
SO beautiful, my friend! Very insightful. I don't know what you're going through, but I can tell you're dealing with it gracefully and with dignity. Blessings to you and prayers for you!