Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge



It is time for the first weekly challenge at Joan's Garden..  We would like for you to create a Thank You card using blue and white for the main colors.  Please go over to Joan's Gardens for all the challenge rules and to see what the prize for this week will be.  While you are there, be sure to check out all the new products Joan has posted.

I received the prettiest new dies from Joan's Gardens that I love.  The corners and center flourish on this card were die cut using Joy! Crafts dies.  Aren't they gorgeous! There is also a beautiful doily that matches these dies.  I used a scrap piece of blue and white polka dot design paper for the background on this 5.5" x 6" card.  The little rose was created with the Spellbinders "Bitty Blossoms" die.  It was die cut using aqua card stock, then to give it texture, I sponged on "Peacock Feathers" Distress Ink on the edges then spritzed it with Ranger "Blue Patina" Perfect Pearls.  The small leaves were die cut using the Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip".  

The sentiments are both from the Our Daily Bread "Thank You Sentiments" stamp set.  The top sentiment reads "You bless me!" and the lower sentiment reads "Thank you for your thoughtfulness!"   They were stamped using VersaMark Ink and white embossed.  To complete the card I added white Kaiser Craft Pearls.  


Joy! Crafts "corners" 6002/0135
Joy! Crafts "flourish" 6002/0149
Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip" (B178)
Spellbinders "Bitty Blossoms" (S5-086)
Our Daily Bread "Thank You Sentiments" (E357)
Kaiser Craft White Pearls
VersaMark Ink
Ranger Detail White Embossing Powder
Ranger Peacock Feathers Distress Ink (on flower)
Ranger Perfect Pearls "Blue Patina" (on flower)


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16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Selma. Glad you're feel a tidgy bit better. Love the corners on todays card. Beautiful.

Val in Spain xxx

Glenda said...

This is lovely, but then again I love everything you do. So sorry you are still ill. Please take care and I'm hoping you and your husband recover soon!

Anonymous said...

Selma so sorry you both have been sick. Hope each day finds you feeling better and better!
The card is pretty and the colors and corners!
Lynda

Anonymous said...

Eileen said...

Hi Selma. Your cards are always beautiful and inspiring. I just love looking at all your cards and as a beginner to the craft, I was lucky to find a fabulous place to learn and a wonderful sharing teacher. Feel better, you and hubby, and Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Selma, it is so good to see your lovely work once again. I am glad that you and your husband are feeling a little better - I do hope your
recovery is speedy from now on.

This card is gorgeous - the soft blue and white, together with the great die cuts, result in such a delicate thank you card.
Dorothy Schultz

Anonymous said...

Glad to see you are feeling better Selma. The card is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing and enticing us with product. You are also an evil enabler.

Jackie

Memaw said...

So glad we are back to challenges and I sure hope you are much better Selma. From the looks of this card you must be feeling great. It is so cute and just perfect. Love the new die's and all the postings. thanks bunches Judy

Memaw said...

So glad we are back to challenges and I sure hope you are much better Selma. From the looks of this card you must be feeling great. It is so cute and just perfect. Love the new die's and all the postings. thanks bunches Judy

Pssequimages said...

What gorgeous corner dies, Selma. Love this card.

Anne-Marie B. said...

Such a beautiful card, even when you are still feeling unwell! It really does take some time to get over flu so get lots of rest and look after yourselves!

Anonymous said...

Selma, your card is beautiful! I am so glad you are feeling better and back posting.
Sandra

Anonymous said...

Selma

I love love LOVE your cards.

Marjorie from TX

Sparkly Engineer said...

Very pretty and feminine. It somehow reminds me of a Victorian garden party.

Caroline D. said...

Beautiful!! Hope you are feeling much better by now!

CraftinGranny said...

Beautiful card Selma. Glad you are feeling well enough to create more gorgeous projects. Take care and don't overdo it. "Hugs"

Diane said...

So pretty...beautiful corners, and the tiny flower is so cute...love that ink you used, its a favorite of mine...I might have to get busy and do this challenge!!

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