Let's pretend it is last Friday and I am on time for my Twisted Sister Challenge....okay I am in denial but am having a lovely time here - you can join me sometime. The way I see it, it is a nice place to visit but just don't stay there too long! LOL!
We were to make a Sympathy card and from what I can remember it had to have a punch, ribbon and beads...so I think I have covered it all! Sympathy cards are not the easiest to make, I find I want them to be respectful but also want them to celebrate the life that is no longer here and to bring hope and comfort to those grieving the loss of their loved one!
What better stamps to reach for than the Layer of Color stamps: http://www.layersofcolor.com/store/
I have inked the Gothic Cross with distressing inks and layered it onto the distressed flourish, using dimensionals.
The DP has been embossed through the Cuttlebug, I love the effect of embossed DP - it adds so much texture and depth - and we love that don't we!! All edges of the DP have been sponged with distressing inks, including the Nestie Tag that I have stamped with a PTI sentiment and threaded gold chiffon through and then threaded a small flourish into the ribbon slot and popped the rest up on dimensionals. Dew Drops which were part of a RAK from one of my Twisted Sisters Peggy (aka Marilyn Prestonn) have been added above the tag.
I finished off my placing a strip of torn and inked DP to the top and adding nail bling onto this - I love the effect of nail bling. It adds to the look without screaming 'look at me!'
This also qualifies for the Die cut Dreams Challenge: http://diecutdreams.blogspot.com/
where ribbons and trims are to be used!'Plus OUr Creative Corner where it is all monochromatic.
It also fits the Limited Supplies Challenge for S.O.S
S = Sponging
O = Round Dew Drop or Nail Bling
S = Sympathy
Thank you for visiting and for your comments, you are so encouraging. It is Monday here and the school holidays...our girls have friends over for their FIRST Sleep Over and are so excited, my DS has gone to a friends to get away from all of the PINK!! LOL! Have a great week! You can find me on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @ 5:30 AM
Linda, what peace this will bring! Completely lovely. Your layers and textures are just gorgeous. I love your signature torn edge and beautiful bling. LMYI
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @ 2:28 PM
WOW....this is jaw dropping, mouth watering gorgeous!!!! Amazing card, Sistah! I love it!
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Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: Gainesville. Florida Posts: 275
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @ 9:08 PM
Oh my word, Linda, that is outrageously beautiful!! What an amazing sympathy card. I really love the cross with the flourishes behind it. I'm going to have to check out the Layers of Color store! I really like how you embossed the DP too. Great job on the monochromatic challenge. So great to have you playing along with us at the OCC this week. Hope to see you back again next week!
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Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @ 7:48 PM
WOW! this is gorgeous Linda!
beads.... did you say beads???
I just posted my card and no beads... oh no!
I will be reading more carefully next time... now the bead police will be after me...
your monochromatic color theme really makes this eye catching!
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Judy
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