Saturday, February 25, 2017

Papertrey Ink February 2017 Blog Hop: Kindness has a beautiful way....


Hello Friends!  I am so excited to be participating in Papertrey Ink's February Blog Hop:


I have so many incredible Papertrey Ink stamp sets that do not get used enough so my goal for this year is to try and use them more often and to participate in blog hops and MIM's as I can.  Today I was inspired by the gold embossing on the black and the color grey as well as the pinks and purples of this beautiful photo!


 I started by embossing Heather's beautiful "Rustic Wreath" image stamp onto a black card stock square using Stampendous Jewel Gold Embossing Powder.

 I then embossed this wonderful Kindness sentiment and sunshine image from one of my very favorite sentiment sets "Choose Joy" in the center of the wreath image.

I chose a lovely grey floral paper from a "Tilda" paper pad to create the background on my true black card base.  I then wrapped the square wreath piece around to the back of the card so that part of the wreath decorates and adds interest to it. I wanted to keep the focus of the card on this wonderful sentiment but still  felt that the wreath needed something textural added to it so I then took a pink watercolor pencil and colored in every other leaf image around the wreath.  I think this added the perfect finishing touch to this simple but beautiful card. I also rounded the lower right corners of the image panel and card panels to add more interest.

 I have to say that I love these images together and may have to make several more of these cards to have on hand and share.  I truly feel that kindness is universally the most important language we all share each day!  And it is one of my "Mom-isms" that is said to my son as he gets out of the car each morning at school:  "Remember to smile and be kind!  They are your biggest gifts to the world each day!". 

Thanks for taking a look at my card!  I am so happy I got one made!  Yay for Mid-Winter break!  Off to see what everyone else created!
 
Hugs,
Jill

20 comments:

  1. This is just so lovely. Feminine with lovely texture from the gold embossing. Great job. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Beautiful background paper and card! I really live that stamp set!

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  3. Really pretty card! Love your design and the accent background paper you chose!

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  4. Gorgeous sentiment, gorgeous card! Love how you highlighted
    every other leaf on the wreath.

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  5. Ack, I love the wreath stamped that way! So beautiful with the touches of softness to match the patterned paper. So lovely, Jill!

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  6. Your card is such a lovely interpretation of the inspiration piece! Beautifully done!

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  7. Beautiful card, Jill. LOVE the gold embossing and the pretty background paper :)

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  8. Lovely, lovely card Jill! That wreath looks FABULOUS embossed in gold against the dark background, and your sentiment from Choose Joy is just perfect inside the wreath! Love that DSP too! Stunning card!! :0)

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  9. Love the gold embossing Jill and that quote is awesome.
    I woke up to snow today!

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    1. Send some snow our way! We didn't get any so far and Tim wants a snow day to extend midwinter break! Lol!!!

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  10. Beautiful sentiment, JIll! Love the floral paper and the color you added to the wreath!

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  11. Your card is simply stunning. Great job on the embossing and I must say that your background paper is one of the prettiest I have ever seen. Would love to know the full name of the paper pack if you do not mind. Cheers.

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    1. Hi Melanie - The paper pad is by Tilda and is called "Tiny Treasures". The cover is in a blue-gray shade with teacups and a bunny and kitty both with wings on it. Hope you can find it - I believe it is retired. It has many wonderful tiny florals and polka dots in the same colors as the cover.

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  12. EEk! I love the way that Choose Joy sentiment fits in the Rustic Wreath! Beautiful, Jill!

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  13. Beautiful card! Love the gold embossing and the lovely sentiment.

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  14. What a beautiful sentiment in gold, and the paper is gorgeous too! Wonderful card, Jill!

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  15. I thought of that wreath for this hop too but didn't have time to play along. This is a beautiful card Jill!!

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  16. You nailed everything about that beautiful inspiration photo, my friend! This is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE your gold embossing and that stunning wreath, and what a beautiful sentiment! LOVE how you wrapped the wreath panel over onto the back! Everything about this is amazing!

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Crafty Hugs,
: ) Jill