I added the birch tree die cuts to add some depth to this. While I have a long, long way to go, I am happy with the end results. This is a birthday card for an elderly man next door. I was pondering what to make for him and this fits the bill.
Inside is the Robert Frost quote: "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I...took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
Have a wonderful weekend. We're going up to a whooping 40 degrees before the next snow. Hopefully, some of the built up snow and ice will melt!
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 5:07 AM
OOOOOOH Vicky!!!! This is just amazing!!!! You had the perfect image and your coloring just draws the eye in! Love the added birch trees! Your neighbor is going to love this! Enjoy your "warm" day today!!!
------------------------------ MY GALLERY My BLOG
No card is complete without at least one cat hair
DT: Our Daily Bread designs
Happily a Fan Club Member Romans 6:23
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50671
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 5:12 AM
I think this turned out beautifully! It really does epitomize the Frost poem (a fav of mine). I'm sure your neighbor will be honored to receive this.
Suppose to get up to 40 here, too....I'm planning on getting outside for sure!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83665
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 5:46 AM
Touching card Vicky - love your water-color scene - you are so talented. Your inside sounds absolutely perfect too - brought a little tear to my eye so I KNOW he is going to love it!!! Hugz - special ones.
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 6:15 AM
This is beautiful Vicky!! I'm sure the man is going to love this special card you've made. I love the way you've put the greens in. I really believe you are blossoming as an artist.
Registered: July 19, 2012 Location: central PA Posts: 444
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 6:19 AM
I like the creative touch in adding the die cuts - thanks for an inspiration! "The woods are lovely, dark and deep..." especially as we await even more snow in Central PA! Just another reason to craft and experiment. Diane