Susan has an amazing gallery. Her gorgeous roses card especially grabbed me. I was planning to use an older SU set, but then I was reminded of a set I have struggled with using. One of my crafty goals for 2020 is to master this set or let it go. The rose and leaves are four step; I struggle with getting the layers matched up and with choosing four shades of a color to build the stamping. Susan's card gave me a little push to try again. This is the best I have achieved so far, although far from perfect. I only did one rose as it was so complex. Other changes: different theme, scattered pearls, no trim, added splatter, colored card base and sentiment on separate die-cut rectangle. Thank you Susan for sharing your fabulous cards with us and for inspiring me!
Teapotters Challenge for Karen Margotta aka Art Deco Diva: encouraging messages and extra cookies for pink ribbon
Karen and I are birthday buddies and my heart was saddened to learn that she is battling cancer again. She has been in my thoughts and prayers ever since; I am thrilled to finally finish this card for her today. Seeing cards Karen has posted inspire me in many ways, such as purchasing the sentiment set I used for my card. I stamped a verse from Hebrews 13:5 that has become very special to me this past year and hopefully will be encouraging for Karen. The sentiment is heat embossed and the panel is held on by the ribbon looped through two notches punched on the rectangle and white panel.
Thanks for looking!
Date: Friday, January 3, 2020 GMT Views: 967
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Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sun, Jan 05, 2020 @ 5:45 PM
Wow, Diane! You did a fantastic job of color-layering the awesome flower and leaves (recommend you keep the set). I love the Bible verse you used for the sentiment, and it is perfect for sweet Karen. Great job of casing Susan's beautiful card!
Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6389
Sun, Jan 05, 2020 @ 7:54 PM
What a beautiful card! That rose is just stunning! And I love the verse you chose.
------------------------------ -----Liz "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
Registered: December 9, 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2505
Fri, Jan 10, 2020 @ 3:00 PM
Simply stunning. I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. You have mastered the rose, it's so beautiful..however if you chose to sell it...let me know! I love roses!
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sat, Jan 11, 2020 @ 5:13 PM
Bestill my heart Diane, this is such a stunning card! Your layered stamping is absolutely gorgeous and brings this large rose and gorgeous leaves to life so beautifully. I really love the verse panel with the dainty bow and the dainty pearls you used too. I adore roses and I so appreciate you taking the time to make me such a stunning card during the busy holiday season. I also really appreciate the oh-so kind and wise words you wrote inside the card too. Take care and big hugs. Love, Karen.
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