Sunday, December 30, 2012

Happy Birthday Sister...



Hello Friends,
Here today with a card I made for my sister Beth Ann's birthday which is just a few days away.  I was inspired by a lovely stamp set from Serendipity Stamps that I first saw on my friend Marybeth's blog:  HERE.  I saw the lovely card she made with the "Three Dresses" stamp set and I had to go and purchase it.  I have 4 sisters whose birthdays are all in the first 3 months of the year and when I saw this stamp set I thought of them right away.  Marybeth's lovely card and blog post inspired not only my purchase but my card for this post.  Thanks Marybeth!!  I love visiting your blog and seeing all of the beauty you create!  You are an inspiration and a smile maker in my life!  As are ALL of YOU that share this wonderful paper crafting world with me - I can't tell you what a blessing you all are - especially over the past 10+ months since my husband passed away.  Creating helps to fill a huge hole in my heart and seeing all the beauty that people make and share with others is a joy to me.   

I was also inspired by all of the lovely creations and the color story for this week's CR84FN Color Challenge: HERE.
Here is the lovely inspiration photo from the CR84FN blog:
And here are some pics of my card:
 I created a 5" square card and embossed the background with a Petite Hearts Embossing Plate from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I also cut out a French Flair Scalloped Stacker die cut in white cardstock to stamp the dresses on.  I then paper pieced each of the dresses using Kaiser Kraft's "The Lake House" paper pad as well as a lilac colored paper from the Boho Chic line - very old Making Memories paper.  I edged the die cut with copic V12  - pale lilac and then distressed the edges of the lilac color with some Jenni Bowlin Brown Sugar ink - one of my all time favorite inks!
I also added some shading and coloring to the dresses with copics: E31, E71, and V12.  The sentiments I used are both from Papertrey Ink.  I kept the overall profile of this card flat as I have to snail mail it to another state.  I finished the card with some lace and a 10lb hemp twine wrap and bow.

I am entering this card into the Serendipity Stamps challenge:  SSCB#2 - Winter Birthday.  I hope that my card will count?  I did not use a "winter" themed stamp but it is for a winter birthday.   And of course into my favorite color challenge over at CR84FN - CR84FN69: HERE.  Thanks for taking a look at my card!
Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year!
Hugs,
:) Jill

21 comments:

  1. Oh , Jill your card turned out beautiful. I bet Beth Ann love it! ( she has a great name) :) This stamp just melts my heart! I love it , and the card you made is gorgeous so is the layout and the lace . Thank you for your kind words …. you bring many smiles to all of us as well. Beautiful post and card Jill!
    I hope you and your little guy have a very blessed New Year! Big hugs to you.XO

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  2. What a BEAUTIFUL card for your Dear sister! LOVE that our color challenge can bring some joy to you, my friend! LOVE the dresses on the line and the lace is the perfect detail! Many blessings and hugs to you and your sweet boy! Best wishes for a better New Year! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  3. Oh my this is GORGEOUS, Jill! What a sweet little row of dresses. I just love the layout with the lace along the bottom and the lavender edge around the outside! Perfect for this color scheme!

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  4. Oh wow Jill, this is stunning. I don't use that word very often, either. Stunning. I love those pretty dresses and your shading of the dresses is beautiful. I have zoomed in to catch every detail...love the embossing on the card base and the great shape and shading you added to the focal point panel. This is an all-round beautiful card. I am so glad you shared it with us. Happy New Year Jill!

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  5. Jill you have so many wonderful details - the fussy cut dresses, the layered matt, lace, embossing, shading... I mean.. what's not to love here? Great inspiration!

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  6. Jill, this is just beautiful...those dresses are just amazing and your coloring is just fabulous!

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  7. What a fabulous card, and now, you are making me want that dresses set. I love how you framed your image, paper pieced the dresses, and then found a spot for that beautiful lace.

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  8. What a precious card! The little dresses are so sweet! I'm sure your sister loved this card! Thanks so much for joining us at CR84FN!

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  9. What a beautiful birthday card for your sister, Jill! I love these dresses and the pretty lace ~ how very sweet!
    Have a happy new year, my friend!{{{HUGS}}}

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  10. Your card is beautiful Jill!!! These dresses are so sweet!

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  11. Oh so pretty! Thanks for joining along at CR84FN. :)

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  12. Such a pretty card with a lovely vintage feel. The dresses on the line are fab! And I really like the lace and scalloped edge to the label. Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN this week!

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  13. Beautiful colors, beautiful stamps, beautiful card!

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  14. Beautiful card Jill! Love the sweet little dresses! Thanks so much for joining along with CR84FN :) Happy New Year!

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  15. Such a gorgeous card Jill - those dresses are a really pretty idea. Thanks so much for joining us at CR84FN.

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  16. ...and forgot to say - delighted to have you playing along with Serendipity Stamps Blog Challenge too!! Hope to see you there again :)

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  17. Jill those clothes are such beautiful images. Each of the dresses are lovely as is your colouring. Happy New Year!

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  18. How beautiful! I love this retro image of three dresses sailing in the wind, such a pretty card!
    Thanks for hjoiningnus at Cr84FN this week!

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  19. Love those dresses and the Copic coloring on the die edge!! Wonderful! Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!!

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  20. such a pretty, pretty card. Thanks for playing with us at CR84FN

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Hello Friends! Thanks so very much for visiting Greenwood Girl Cards! I enjoy reading your comments!
Crafty Hugs,
: ) Jill