This card is for my niece, who had some serious surgery several weeks ago, to let her know I'm thinking about her and sending prayers her way. With a little browsing before getting started, my card fits into several SCS challenges listed below:
#2. DD9ABC15O - Alphabet Challenge/ Color letter O = Olivine. A Google search revealed that Olivine is a mineral with its typical color being olive-green. Peridot is its translucent form and is my birth month gemstone. The bonus challenge is to overlap. I used Old Olive paper and overlapped my die-cut leaves and flowers. If overlapping includes layering overlaps...then there's lots of that going on too!
#3. CT0518 - Central Theme for the May Dirty Dozen theme of Mother May I? The interpretations I am using are: 1) create a card that reminds you of your mother...this card could well be a Mother's Day card for my Mom; 2) show us your May flowers; and 3) try something new...I took a kit and used its parts and revamped its original design.
#4. DINSP0518 - Dirty Dozen May Themes = Inspiration photo. Used its colors for my card.
#5. USEIT2018 - ongoing...use materials/ tools that are gathering dust from unuse...new/ never been used OR old! My Leaf punch has never been used and my Boho Blossom punch is very old and retired and not been used in several years...I do like this punch!
Ingredients: Stampin' Up products: Cardstock--Old Olive, Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, Myths & Magic Glimmer paper. Stamps--You're Inspiring. Ink--Dapper Denim, Baked Brown Sugar (ink distressing). Dies--Pretty Pines framelits. Punches--Leaf, Boho Blossoms (ret.), Petite Petals (ret.); Heart Confetti Border. Glitter Enamel Dots (Copic colored). Perennial Birthday Kit (parts from 2 cards): olive bg, white diagonal die-cut + white curved banner. Other: EK Victorian Photo Corners. Wink of Stella/ Clear (flowers). Blue banner--Hand-drawn/ Fussy-cut. Chatterbox inside verse. Size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4".
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75073
Thu, Jun 07, 2018 @ 7:34 PM
Carlene, this is a beautiful card for your niece and she is sure to love and appreciate it. Love the wonderful die cut and great job on your hand drawn banner. The flowers finished it off beautifully. I sure hope your niece is doing well.
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Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Thu, Jun 07, 2018 @ 7:55 PM
There is that beautiful card I saw on your site, Carlene!! The color combination is gorgeous and the beautiful flowers are a perfect addition. Love the die cut panel and the corner pieces! Hope your niece is recovering well! Hugs!
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Fri, Jun 08, 2018 @ 8:21 AM
Oh, Carlene, what a beautiful card and one that is perfect for so many challenges! You are amazing! But you and your daughter are very special in providing your niece with flowers and now cards. I'm so sorry that your niece has had this major surgery and pray that she will recover well. What a loving way to encourage her, and I know you and your DD have had fun making cards for her! Hugs, sweet friend! xoxo
------------------------------ Cheryl
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70794
Fri, Jun 08, 2018 @ 9:08 AM
Beautiful card. I like the olive, white and navy together. The flower accents are a nice touch. Peridot is my birth month gem, too. I didn't know about its connection to the Olivine color. Love the striped paper and the overlapping banner. Lovely sentiment. Terrific take on all the challenges! TFS
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Jun 08, 2018 @ 3:34 PM
The colors work beautifully with those pretty flowers, Carlene. Love the diagonal die cut over the olive green and the photo corners. Your pretty card is filled with love and will cheer your niece.
------------------------------ Carla ~ Proud Fan Club Member and Dirty Dozen Alumni.