The sketch challenge with a twist for Mark's Finest Paper this week is to make a card using their sketch. The twist is that you have to use 3 patterned papers , as well. I am not sure you can tell by this picture, but the dark paper under the rose is a patterned paper, I was afraid it just looked like a black piece of card stock. We could flip or rotate the sketch and give it our own flair as long as you could still look at the card and see the original sketch. The Ways to Use it challenge on split coast stampers was to using real or faux stitching so I added some stitching for that challenge.
This card was made for some really nice people in Alabama. My grandson was stranded in Alabama and they made sure he got transportation home. He had never met these people before and they were kind enough to take him under their wing. We are very grateful to them.
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Fri, Jul 13, 2012 @ 9:35 PM
Really lovely, Shirley! I am partial to lovely to that rosebud and the the postage stamp look! So glad that your grandson was taken under some kind person's wing when he needed it.
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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 6:47 AM
Sis, this is a gorgeous combo of papers, and I love the sketch design. How wonderful that God plants kind people on our paths. Bless your heart for returning the kindness!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 9:16 AM
Gorgeous card - beautiful and soft colors and coloring! It is wonderful to know that there are still truly kind people in this world with no hidden agenda!
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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 11:50 AM
What a thoughtful and beautiful card for those kind people who helped your DGS get home safely! Your heartfelt thanks and this fantastic card will let them know how much you appreciate the goodness in their hearts. It is such a blessing to 'meet' people who still follow the Golden Rule - how refreshing!
Your card's wonderful papers make that rose really pop!! Love your faux stitching and the marvelous pearls! You really DO know how to do pink!
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!