Finally, some creating for me this week.
The whole post-flood experience still has my world a bit out of kilter. I spent this morning volunteering with our United Way 211 Information line.
When I came home, I laid down for a short nap ... which ended up lasting four hours. Obviously I needed it, but it seriously cut into my creative time today :^)
This card uses Laura's Sketch #3 at 2 Sketches 4 You. I always love a scalloped edge ... especially now that I have my Fiskars Threading Water punch, which makes it so easy.
I also wanted to do Sharon's Make it Girly! challenge. I thought these elegant handmade shimmery papers were perfect for an anniversary card I need to get in the mail (click on the picture for a close-up of the gorgeous embossing).
Since this couple are two of my favorite love birds, I thought the rub-on from Luxe and the clear sentiment sticker worked perfectly. I added some sheer gold ribbon to finish (I love knotting the ribbon because it allows me to put tiny glue dots under the knots to adhere without the adhesive showing).
Thanks ladies for the inspiration.
This is a very very nice card. I love the colors. I just had our first anniversary and would of loved to of gotten something like this. good work!
Posted by: Kristy | July 04, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Very pretty! I love the cream and black combo. Striking and elegant :)
Posted by: Tanis Giesbrecht | July 04, 2008 at 09:31 PM
This is beautiful Stef! I love the elegance and simplicity of the embossed white!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Davis | July 04, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Beautiful card, love the birds.
Posted by: Daniela | July 04, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful card - love the embossing and those love birds are adorable!
Posted by: Krista B | July 04, 2008 at 11:49 PM
ok, i love the card...but also...i LOVE the tip about *knotting* the ribbon!!! (i'm SO gonn do that, thanks!)
Posted by: llauren | July 05, 2008 at 09:52 AM
This is such an elegant card!!! I love it!
Posted by: peet | July 05, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Very pretty...and those birds are so cute!
Katie
Posted by: katie | July 05, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Your card is just gorgeous...loving the embossing! Great job with the sketch!
~Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | July 05, 2008 at 10:55 PM