Saturday, August 20, 2011

Friends

The weekend is here and soon it will be the first day of school for my little kindergartner!  We have been so busy in my little household!  I just know my daughter will be missing her big brother.  I did manage to get in a little stamping time in between school supply list and school tours however.  For this card I used a stamp set from SU called Great Friend.  I used several of the stamps in this set, one of witch I used to create a background for my sentiment.  I used a distress ink from Ranger called Antique Linen to stamp the leaf images.  I loved the subtle leaf flourishes behind my sentiment.  I don't like a lot of blank space around sentiments and this is just a hint of a pattern that solved that issue for me.  I used the color story from CR8F4FN which were yellow, kraft, and neutral, and a sketch from MFT stamp challenge 33.  I hope everyone is having a good weekend and thank you for taking a peak!

Anitra

Also entered in the Kraft Journal "Anything Goes" Challenge














Stamps:  Great Friend by SU
Ink:  Basic Black by SU, Antique Linen distress ink by Ranger, So Saffron by SU
Paper:  patterned paper by by DCWV, Kraft cardstock, So Saffron, Very Vanilla cardstock by SU
Embellishments:  Lace, seam binding, Die from MFT stamps, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, half back pearls



11 comments:

  1. Anitra, this card is just gorgeous! I love the crochet trim and the way you added leaves behind the sentiment was such a clever idea! It's great to see you playing with us at The Kraft Journal!

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  2. Beautiful card, Anitra! Love all the lace and fluttering butterflies! Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

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  3. Such a pretty card Anitra! Love the sweet little butterflies and beautiful bow! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN :)

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  4. Good grief that is one stunningly gorgeous card Anitra! I never thought about the white space around sentiments before but your stamping is the absolute perfect touch. All your trims and embellies are so sooo pretty too. Beautiful!!!!

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  5. This is so soft and pretty! Fabulous embellies too! What a great take on the colors! Thanks so much for joining us at CR84FN!

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  6. Oh this is so lovely! I especially love the wide lace!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  7. Your sweet card is so soft and delicate. I love the lace and butterflies with the crumpled bow.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  8. Hi Anitra, Congrats on being chosen as one of the Terrific Top 3 for this card at CR84FN! Your card is so pretty! I had to zoom in to check out the largest butterfly. Your fab sponging makes it looks like it's made out of old parchment. Love it!

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  9. I love every detail of your beautiful card. Congratulations on being chosen a TOP THREE winner. Well deserved!!!

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  10. So simple and delicate! Congratulations for beign among the Terrific Top 3:)

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  11. Congrads I see why it made the top three, so beautiful.

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