Oh boy, last night I just couldn't think of a way of combining the ODBD challenge to use a ribbon, a charm and one other embellishment - non floral - with Mothermark's Destination Station this week. No flowers - no go. But then I saw the sketch this morning. When I saw Dawn's original upload, I felt it was a great way to use scraps. But for this card, I had to start from scratch to provide the frills and flounces I needed for the tea-party . Brought me right back to my first full-time cooking job, where I made aprons for all the waiting staff. They were a pretty red floral print, more to my taste than what I've made for Martha's Bloomers.
A 2 base, with about a quarter inch trimmed off the top so it will fit my regular square envelope. Covered with pink paper stitched around the edges - thanks Peggy, I think . I cut the strips for the bottom of the card, stitched on gathered lace and then stuck them to card for extra strength. From my very small collection of charms I found one that went with the verse. Funny, that was the one verse in the set I thought I'd never use, but it seems to fit with Gery's situation. My other embellishment is a button.
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 GMT Views: 960
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Wed, Aug 04, 2010 @ 7:13 PM
Oh Sabrina! This is awesome...what a wonderful card for Gery! You are always so kind, always there for others. And I love hearing stories about your life, past.....like making aprons for the wait staff! Gery will be so touched to receive this card.....and I love that you came twice to the teaparty!
This sketch is very interesting! I say you aced the challenges!
Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Wed, Aug 04, 2010 @ 7:40 PM
WOW!!! what an amazing sentiment that is ALL about me right now. If you only knew how much I needed to read this. beautiful card. love the use of lace to make this so feminine. I love the staging next to those beautiful flowers too. tfs.
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Registered: July 30, 2006 Location: Appomattox, VA Posts: 12589
Thu, Aug 05, 2010 @ 6:29 PM
OH how pretty Sabrina. This has such a vintage and Shabby chic feel with the lace, paper, and details. Such a beautiful take on the ODBD challenge. Thanks for joining us this week!
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Fri, Aug 06, 2010 @ 6:53 AM
This looks familiar - so I am thinking I already commented But here goes again because I love it soooo much! Love the beautiful sentiment, your take on the SCS Sketch and how you photographed it! Thanks so much for joining us on the ODBDSL Challenge this week! We hope you will join us again tomorrow!
Registered: March 30, 2007 Location: Vail,AZ Posts: 2046
Fri, Aug 06, 2010 @ 7:53 AM
Oh my word, Sabrina, this is so GORGEOUS!!! Absolutely awesome take on this weeks Shining the Light Challeng over at ODBD!!! Beautiful BG for your card as well, if we can't add flowers, why not take at shot by real flowers ;)...so stunning!!! Thanks for taking the time to play along again this week!!! Hugs and blessings, the other Sabrina;)
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