I finally got to the MMSC12 challenge. I just love their layouts. Here is their link if you would like to join the sketch challenge and have a chance at fantastic prizes:
This card was made specially for a lady at my church who will be undergoing surgery this week for breast cancer. She happened to make a comment to me that she can make it with the help and support of her family and "friends". So, when I went to make the card, I found this sentiment in my God's Way stamp set that I thought fit perfectly - Friends are God's way of taking care of us! It just fell into place.
I used some Afternoon Tea DSP I have left over that Wattle sent me. Thanks Kathy!!! I'm still enjoying it!!! I used the flower from Asian Artistry and lifted the flowers and leaves up on dimensionals. I sprinkled the flower portions with Dazzing Diamonds and the leaves are coated in Crystal Effects so they appear shiny - although you can't see it in the photo. I added a heart/cross charm with ribbon at the top, some pearls-also sent to me by Wattle - can't get enough of them - and some MS tiny butterfly punches and an array of flowers in the bottom corner. I added some MS branches on the side of the image as the sketch challenge has some stitching going on on the side of the tag panel, but I chose to use the branches instead. It also helped pull a tad bit of green into the card to coordinate with the leaves.
That's it. Hope you like it. If you have a quick moment in your busy day to comment, I'd love to hear from you. Have a great week!!
Date: Monday, August 3, 2009 GMT Views: 1879
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Wed, Aug 05, 2009 @ 6:40 AM
Ohh Pam - this is just delightful!! So beautiful! Love your colours - and what a wonderful card for your friend struggling with breast cancer! Great choice of papers - just beautiful ..... and the dazzling diamonds on the flower adds the perfect touch....... I hope your friend will soon be on her way to recovery.
Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11788
Wed, Aug 05, 2009 @ 9:00 PM
WOW Pam - you have outdone yourself with this gorgeous card!!!! Your friend is going to be so touched that you have created this exquisite card for her!!!! Love how you used the paper, gorgeous stamps and love how you've popped up the flowers and leaves and the touches of sparkle and crystal effects is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I love all the touches you've used - punches and pearls --- what can I say, 2 of my favourite things!!!!!
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 6:46 PM
This is beautiful Pam. She is going to love this card and love that you thought of her in a special way during her difficult time. I love this image and sentiment. I have not seen it before. Great job..
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 10:40 PM
Pam, this is beautiful. What a kind and thoughtful person you are for making this for that sweet lady facing breast cancer. The love you used to make this card just shines through in your design and sentiment. Awesome job. TFS :0)
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Registered: June 30, 2006 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 16258
Fri, Aug 07, 2009 @ 4:24 PM
Another beautiful masterpiece, Pam. My heart and well wishes go out to your friend. I lost my mom to breast cancer 16 years ago and remember her battle well. Friends are most cherished during this time. I'm sure she's going to love this card.
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Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Sat, Aug 08, 2009 @ 10:25 AM
Catching up after some vacation time. Lovely job on this card, Pam! Love the sparkly flowers and the butterflies and charm. I'm sure your friend will treasure it!! A close friend of mine is a survivor. She had a SIL that sent her a card every week and she just loved receiving "happy mail" in the midst of her treatments. Hugs.
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Registered: June 20, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2886
Sun, Aug 16, 2009 @ 12:14 PM
Pam - thanks for all your sweet, kind and encouraging comments in my gallery. I took a look at your gallery again and just LOVE this card - wish I'd gotten this DP - it's so pretty! (like you wishing you had gotten the Parisian Breeze) ;)
All your cards are lovely and I look forward to seeing your creations in the future - I'll check back in your gallery again soon!
Blessings!
Oh - and yes - it does seem we have similar tastes and likes I too love blue and white together
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