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Monday, February 21, 2011

Handmade with Heart


Today I made a card using my new Love Lives Here stamp set and the coordinating dies. I also wanted to use some of the other things I just got in my most recent PTI order. This card is so unlike my normal style. I almost never use patterned paper or lace. This stamp set just seems to bring all things lacey and frilly to mind, so I brought out some things that in reality truly aren't me. The patterned papers I have had for some time now, always thought were pretty, but have rarely used. They are from Prima, the Sasha Paper collection and go really nicely with Ocean Tides cardstock which I used for my base card. I did a little zig-zag stitching and stamped a spiral notebook page with Background Basics Sheet Music and wrapped a little pink rick rack around it. The sentiment is stamped on a punched tag and the flowers were cut from a little sprig I have had in my craft room since I made my first wedding book project two years ago. My daughter saw the card after it was done and actually asked if she could give it to one of her friends. The inside sentiment says, Friends...are the joy of life. I love that saying from Flutterby Friend. I use is often. Thanks for taking a look at Cathy...out of her comfort zone.

12 comments:

Renee said...

You look right at home to me!
It's gorgeous!
Love that notebook stamped with Sheet Music...
I'm so borrowing that idea!
Love the colors...
all of the little details...
and you're starting to make me rethink this set...

Jill said...

Cathy, what a sweet, collage-y card! This is a tough style for me too, so I commend you for giving it a try--it really looks great! Love the color palette too! I expect this stamp set in my next order--I didn't think it was a must-have, and then I've seen so many wonderful cards using it that I had to add it. :-)

Mad for Paper said...

This is so pretty. I have always loved pink/orange combination.
TFS
Ang

Keva said...

Eek! This is just too cute, Cathy!

Eva said...

Love the fresh colors!

Sarah Souza said...

So shabby chic! Love it!

Jen Carter said...

This is great!! I love the pink lace at the bottom...what a beautiful border it makes!!

Monica K. said...

This is so pretty, Cathy! :) Love the bold colors. It's fun to try new styles sometimes even if it takes us out of our comfort zone. Wonderful card!!

Diane Jaquay said...

Love the elements you've combined here Cathy, really pretty!!!

Sue Ann said...

Spectacular ........ LOVE IT ALL!!

Debbie Gaydos said...

LOVE this Cathy!! I especially love the music background on the notebook page. There is so much texture and dimension on this card! Wonderful job!

Heidi said...

Cathy this is beautiful!! I love the music background layered on the stripes and all the wonderful details! You did a fantastic job stepping out of your comfort zone!