Karen is the FS today. What a marvelous gallery from start to finish. Sooooo many I wish I could even come close to CAS'ing. I finally decided on two. This one and this one . I loved the tree on the one card and the bright colors on the other. Liked the flowers too, but the tree just called out to me. Plus I had the perfect stamp for it. hehe.......details....
Since I am combining two cards the changes are pretty obvious.....flower to a tree, square card to a rectangle and sentiment....plus a few other minor things. I stamped the tree and clear ep. Stippled with green and vintage photo. Then stippled around the outer edges with sunshine yellow.
On the edges of this panel I stamped the heart shaped leaves, clear eb. The stamp I used is from Clear Dollar Stamps called Medley of gratitude. This was a gift of appreciation to me for my time on the DT. It will never be sold. Sorry because it is a way cool set.
Sponged on pumpkin pie then really rust. Now here was the fun part, adding all the white dots that just make your card pop. I love when Karen does this because she does it so very well!.
Layered this with brown cs, then put on a white card with the edges sponged sunshine yellow. Added the sentiment clear eb it.
Karen, thanks for letting us browse through your delightful gallery. I hope you are having a very fun day! I am. hehe..........TFL :0)
Hi Sis!
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 8:20 PM
Mutnik! Aside form the obvious beauty goin' on right here, I am wondering about the Nik family attraction to trees? Hmmm.....Lol! You know I am kidding. Honestly Cathy, you blow me away. I was staring at this card for so long, admiring your fine details in white signo gel pen, delicate lil leaf frame and GORGEOUS vibrant color. You are the Queen of Color. Tanks for sharing your amazing talent! Hugs, Buttnik
------------------------------ 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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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131741
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 5:40 AM
Love the glowing warmth from this beautiful card - a worthy tribute to Karen with all your own great work with your white pen. It's really beautiful and has such a peaceful feel about it.
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 6:27 PM
It's getting to the point where I dont always read your narrative. What for? Why bother? I can never understand anything you do to your cards? It's like you speak another language when I read your deets. All I know is what I can see! And what I see, always see as a matter of fact, is just another fabulous card from your studio. Your tree is magnificent and so is your sponging. Well done, my friend.
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