My last post was the Pink Heals ceremony for my husband on November 14. Perry's journey on earth was completed November 17, 2018. He is now where he wanted to be for so long...with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during our battle against the Agent Orange cancer that ravaged his body. I have not been able to do anything in my craft room until now. I decided to get back into the swing of things slowly as there is much to do after the death of a spouse so I will just be posting today and Thursday of this week.
As You See It and my upline, are my inspiration and motivation for today's card.
My card base is Fresh Fig, with a mat of Gray Granite, a mat of Joyous Noel DSP, another mat of Gray Granite and strips of DSP from Joyous Noel, Tranquil Textures and Country Home. I cut the mat for the sentiment in Copper Foil using the Layering Oval Thinlits Dies. The sentiment itself is stamped in Fresh Fig on Gray Granite and die cut with the Stitched Shapes Thinlits. The swirly doo dads and snowflakes are from the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits (appropriate name, eh?) and are cut from the Joyous Noel Copper Glimmer paper.
For the inside, I kept it simple...a mat from Joyous Noel and the sentiment mat from Star of Light. Again, it is stamped in Fresh Fig. The star is a die from the Starlight Thinlits done in Copper Glimmer paper. I punched the corners with the Detailed Trio punch.
Thank you for stopping by today and I'll see you again Thursday.
Thank you for stopping by today and I'll see you again Thursday.
Measurements and Partial Product List:
Fresh Fig 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Gray Granite 4" x 5 1/4" and 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" for front; 3 3/4" x 5" for inner mat; scrap for front sentiment
Joyous Noel 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" for front; 4" x 5 1/4" for inner mat
Strips of DSP: 1" x 3 1/4" (4 different patterns)
Copper Foil and Copper Glimmer scraps large enough to accommodate die cuts
The Star of Light is no longer available as a bundle, but it can be purchased separately.
The Star of Light is no longer available as a bundle, but it can be purchased separately.
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Just beautiful, Karen! I have that die set and always forget to use it; the swirls and snowflakes look so nice with that paper!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, LeAnne. I'm so glad for the challenge and for Mary's card which I could CASE.
DeleteVery lovely, Karen. And so are you. Bless you for posting, which is more than I have done of late, and I have no reason. I love your color choices.
DeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss, Karen. It's good that crafting can give you some peace. This is a really beautiful card. Such a fantastic colour combination and so opulent. Thank you for joining us at As You See It this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan. It was my pleasure to be able to play at As You See It.
DeleteWhat a beautiful card Karen! The colors are perfect and I love your design. So glad that you're back stamping again. Sending more hugs your way. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy...and I enjoy the hugs!
DeleteBeautiful card, Karen - glad that you're back! I'm also happy that Perry is finally Home! Take care of YOU, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mary. I appreciate all the help and support you've given me both in SU life and personal life.
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss, Karen. You have created a beautiful card. The colours are so rich and the embellishments so elegant. I'm glad you can turn to stamping and creating at this difficult time. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heather. I appreciate your comment.
DeleteYour card is beautiful! Praise God that your husband is with the Lord. Both my parents went to be with Jesus 3 months ago. I found it very hard to make cards. Galations 4-6 "You are an heir to God's estate". Bless you this Christmas. ♥
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