Wednesday, March 23, 2011

We are like old friends ...

  
As I search my favorite blogs ... gazing at the beauty I see ... I feel comfortable, happy, and I guess you would say ..."at home".  It's hard to put into words, perhaps you feel it too.  I am surrounded by friends ... sisters who share a common passion ... who inspire me with their creativity, challenge me to step outside my comfort zone, and lift my spirits with their kind words.  As if we've been friends forever and will always be.

What a wonderful combination of colors from Just Us Girls this week  Shades of blue, the softness of pink, and a cheerful splash of yellow.  The samples from the Design Team are something to see ... be sure you pay them a visit.


I hope you enjoy today's post.  I began with Baja Breeze cardstock ... edges brushed ever so lightly with a soft pink paint.  Layered on top with a black/white print and pink header scalloped with this border punch.  The gorgeous filigree frame (Notably Ornate) was stamped in Basic Grey ink on distressed Very Vanilla cardstock.  The chair and greeting are from Timeless Treasures (sooo in love with this set) stamped in Basic Black ink on distressed Whisper White cardstock.  While playing with various neutrals, I thought the combination gave the card an eclectic look ... as if layering elements from different eras.  The lace gave texture to ensemble.




A scrap of blue print from my pile of "left overs" was shaped with a Scallop Circle Punch.  I painted a chipboard crown with a saffron shade of yellow, added some stitching and then "glitterfied" it with Dazzling Diamonds.  Having always wanted to try to stitch on chipboard, this was my first attempt.  I learned a little and will improve the next time ... but mostly I learned that I love the look!



Finally - on to the bow.  I've had this ribbon for a very long time ... just enough Pink Taffeta left on my roll for this project today.  A pearl bead was added to the stick pin with the lovely blue button from the Subtles Collection.



Thank you for stopping by!

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13 comments:

  1. yumm. pretty perfection! i love everything about you card

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  2. This is soooooo beautiful, Joanne; it makes my heart happy :)

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  3. I love your post ... I love your card ... you have been my influence to buy SU products ... I have a friend here who is an SU demonstrator and she often gets orders from me after seeing your amazing creations ... and I love that we are 'friends' across the miles ... Have a lovely day

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  4. This post touched my heart. Its a blessing that I found you'and your blog. I think it's wonderful to have a (blog) friend like you. Your words always lift me up and your comments on my blog are the icing on the cake:)
    It's wonderful that we met and share the same love for papercrafting and stamping.
    And your card knocked me off my socks. That stamp is gorgeous and you always put all these fabulous elements together. I can only sigh and stare; I love this...it's a beauty!
    Enjoy your day!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  5. Oh Joanne! This took my breath away! So, so beautiful. I just love the pretty, soft colors pink and blue. The stamped images and the newsprint paper go wonderfully together and the lace adds a little something romantic. I love how you stitched on the crown. Had not seen that before. I like it, too. And that bow embellishment with the pin and button...Gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card. I will sit and drool over it a bit more before continuing on my blogging journey for the day.

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  6. This is so beautiful.. I just love it.. So soft and pretty with a vintage vibe... What a wonderful post. I do feel the same way. I just love spending time looking and getting inspiration from lovely people. Like You!!
    Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  7. MEEEEEE-OOOWWWWWWW! WHAT a STUNNER! THIS card is SUCH a gorgeous showcase for the wonderful, PLEASE BRING SPRING SOON, palette from Just Us Girls! WOW, girl! TERRIFIC job! I'm positively DELIGHTED you shared your mojo and talent with Just Us Girls! Yee Haw!

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  8. I second Elise---couldn't say it any better! Just makes me feel happy lookin' at this beauty!

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  9. Oh so pretty Joanne! Love the shimmery crown!

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  10. Beautiful creation Joanne, sweet and soft colors combination, and lovely details, great sentiment too!

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  11. Oh wow! I LOVE the vintage feel you created! So, so pretty! Thanks so much for your kind words about our JUGs girls...so appreciated! Thanks for playing along with us this week!

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  12. This is GORGEOUS! WOW! And I hear you about reading others blogs... it is a really special hobby filled with fun, friends and lots of love :) Well put GF!! Thanks so much for playing along with JUGS and for the shout out :)

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  13. All of your cards just make me gasp! Did I already say that?! It's all I keep thinking! This is a beauty, such a great way to use that Notably Ornate frame too! I hope you are entering the SU Artisan Award contest, you seriously need to!

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