KCRR #42: Thoughts & Prayers

We're back with a new KCRR challenge! 

Ruffled Ribbon

Modern Label punch

Thoughts & Prayers stamp set

Great combination! I don't use the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set often, so I'm glad it was one of the options this week. I chose to combine this challenge with a sketch from Fusion Card Challenge.

Here's how it all came together:

A sympathy card always needs some soft & subtle colours, so I chose to use Pool Party, So Saffron and Soft Suede. My inspiration for this colour combo came from the beautiful designer paper that covers the card front. I distressed and sponged the edges of each piece of cardstock and DSP to soften the look. The flower vine image was stamped in Soft Suede and stamped again without re-inking to create a faded image. I decided to use the modern label punch in a unique way, creating a banner along the bottom half of the card. Pool Party ruffled ribbon and small pearls embellish the card.

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to check out Karly's Creations to see how Karly used these three elements in her card creation.

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Paper: Pool Party, Soft Suede, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Attic Boutique DSP

Ink: Soft Suede

Tools: Large Oval punch, Designer Frames embossing folder, Modern Label punch, Beautiful Wings sizzlit die

Accessories: Pool Party ruffled ribbon, pearls (Michael's)

Mojo 280 {Get Well Wishes}

Well, it's back to work after a great 3-day weekend! I was able to enjoy beautiful sunny weather and catch up with some family members. I also crossed a lot of things off my to-do list, including a handmade V-Day gift for my hubby (to be posted on Thursday!) It will be hard to get up for work tomorrow...

Today's card was inspired by Mojo Monday's sketch:

 

I wasn't too sure what occasion to use for this card, and then I thought of my Mom asking me for a "get well soon" card for her friend. Her closest friend went through a serious back surgery, where they put rods in her back. She is doing well, but it will be a long recovery. I wanted to use soft and subtle colours, yet somewhat cheerful, so I went through my designer series paper and came across "Attic Boutique" DSP. I also chose an elegant, yet simple, flower stamp to use as the main focus of the card. Here is my interpretation of this sketch:

 

I embossed the Pool Party cardstock with a vine design and added Soft Suede taffeta ribbon. The sentiment "get well wishes" is popped up using dimensionals. I've added pearls to embellish the card.

 

 

Card Ingredients:

 

Stamps: Love & Sympathy, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Attic Boutique DSP, Brights DSP

Ink: Soft Suede

Tools: Scallop Border punch, Word Window punch, Vine embossing folder (Cuttlebug)

Accessories: Soft Suede taffeta ribbon, pearls (Michael's)

 

Thanks for stopping by!