Hello everyone! It's good to be thankful every day for our blessings, but with the American Thanksgiving holiday peeking around the corner, it reminded me to make this card.
It's for a friend who I am very thankful for. We've had so many wonderful phone conversations (we live far apart) and she is such a dear, generous, uplifting, gentle soul who brightens my days.
I used a beautiful sentiment from Inspired By Stamping, and also their challenge inspiration photo:
The buttons are vintage, topped with pearls. The flower is so pretty, isn't it? It's from IBS, and so is the ribbon (links at bottom of post).
Two other challenges entered:
Thank you all for offering your time and kind words here at my blog. I am grateful for each of you!
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: All Year Wishes I - Inspired By Stamping
Paper: white - PTI; pattern - London Market - Pink Paislee
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: cream lace - JoAnn's; Victorian Rose satin ribbon - Inspired By Stamping
Other: buttons - vintage; pearls; doily - Wilton; White & Pink flower - IBS; Beaded Circles die - Spellbinders
It's for a friend who I am very thankful for. We've had so many wonderful phone conversations (we live far apart) and she is such a dear, generous, uplifting, gentle soul who brightens my days.
I used a beautiful sentiment from Inspired By Stamping, and also their challenge inspiration photo:
The buttons are vintage, topped with pearls. The flower is so pretty, isn't it? It's from IBS, and so is the ribbon (links at bottom of post).
Two other challenges entered:
- In The Pink - punches or dies (mine is the Beaded Circle die)
- Papercraft Star - a thank you
Won't you come play with us at Inspired By Stamping? You have a chance to......
Do you want to be a Month-Long Guest Designer with the Inspired by Stamping Girls?
Here is what you have to do…Play in our challenge the month of November and “Wow” us with your beautiful card or project!
The winner will be chosen at the end of this month and will be our month long guest designer for the month of January! Plus, they will receive two 4×6 stamp sets from the Inspired by Stamping Store to create with during this month!
IBS has some blog candy also to give away this week! Please enter your card this week for a chance to win a $20 gift card to the Inspired by Stamping Store! The winner will be announced next Thursday!
Thank you all for offering your time and kind words here at my blog. I am grateful for each of you!
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: All Year Wishes I - Inspired By Stamping
Paper: white - PTI; pattern - London Market - Pink Paislee
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: cream lace - JoAnn's; Victorian Rose satin ribbon - Inspired By Stamping
Other: buttons - vintage; pearls; doily - Wilton; White & Pink flower - IBS; Beaded Circles die - Spellbinders
What a beauty this one is Colleen! Love the feminine feel this has and the way you've interpreted the photo. Wonderful card my friend ~ have a great day ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and stylish - so You! LOVE your design and wonderful colors (as always!)! Hugs, Karin
ReplyDeleteWonderful take on the insp. picture!! Love the doily/nestie layer and the pearls in the buttons are a great touch. This wouldn't happen to be for ms Emzi would it?!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous card!! I'm a new follower. ~ Blessings, Tracey
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Beautiful card. X
ReplyDeleteOh, Colleen, this is so lovely! I just love your style!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is so pretty and delicate! Gorgeous detail Colleen!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and gorgeous. Love it!
ReplyDeleteMy guess is the same as Marisa's. :-) No matter the recipient, they will be very pleased.
Colleen this is gorgeous - so elegant, feminine and delicate.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at the ITP challenge - do pop by again!
Sylvia xx
Wow Colleen! This is sooo beautiful! I just put this up on our challenge and FB page! You are so talented! Your dear friend will just love this! Hugs, J
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Colleen!! Love these colors!!
ReplyDeleteSo delightfully feminine!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Colleen, it looks so classy, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! So beautifully feminine!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! LOVE the soft pink paper and those brads/pearls/buttons! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I'm sure your friend will cherish this:)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love the the vintage buttons with pearls! Your friend will treasure this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thank you card, Colleen, love all the pretty buttons and pearls! thanks for joining in the fun at the Papercraft Star this week.
ReplyDeleteLove this card, those buttons with pearls are lovely and so is that ribbon. Hmm heard there is a sale at IBS...Maybe I'll get an early Xmas gift for myself =)
ReplyDeleteLovely card thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Colleen
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning.... so elegant but also quite CAS... absolutely perfect!
Thanks for sharing with us at In The Pink... hope to see you again soon!
Hugs
Christine x (ITP)
Oh wow! This is just so pretty Colleen! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Col! Love all those buttons and pearls and especially that beautiful ribbon!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the buttons and pearls -- this is a gorgeous card~
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeeeeee the pearls and the doily!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL movement here Colleen!
ReplyDeleteMay you have a blessed Thanksgiving friend~
OMG!!! Such a beautiful/elegant card! LOVE!! Love the added pearls in the buttons, such a beautiful added touch!! Will have to do that sometime!
ReplyDeletethis is a delightful card and would be a joy to receive!! lainey x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! What a fabulous take on the challenges you've combined. So glad you shared with us at Papercraft Star!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! The flower is stunning! Looks almost like the French Lace Rose we had in Houston. I checked out the site and your tutorial for the votive candles spelling out NOEL is great! I want to make them! Thanks Colleen for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
Your card is so beautiful. I love the soft tones.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you have a happy weekend.
Hugs
Stunning!! Your friend is really going to appreciate this ... Adore the design! Many thanks for playing at Papercraft Star!
ReplyDeleteYour friend is lucky to have you as a friend as well! She will love this stunning card!!! Happy Thanksgiving Colleen!!
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ReplyDeleteColleen your card is breathtaking. It's a lovely way to say "thank you"to a friend who means a lot to you. The subtle almost powdered colors are gorgeous and I love the way you added the pearls. Elegant and chic!
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WOW, Colleen, this is a beauty! I noticed the pearls are not in a straight line.. I always want my rhinestones to match up perfectly, and I can see from your gorgeous card, that it's okay not be so exact! I also love that lace peeking from under the bow!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, love it!
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty. I love how you've used the pearls on the buttons. It changes them so dramatically - love this idea!
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
I bet your friend loved this card.
Colleen your card are always so stunning. I am a fan of the flower and ribbon, but the way you have dressed up those buttons just steal the show! Thank you for joining us this week over at the Papercraft Star.
ReplyDeleteAnitra
such a beautiful card ..
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