I have to tell you something. You know I love how crafting a card is a journey from beginning to end, with twists and turns, surprise and delight along the way. There is a feeling of losing all sense of time and getting caught up in the task at hand that is so therapeutic!
And there's something else I can tell you. I love to pray while I'm stamping. Not usually about the steps of making the card (although sometimes I do ask for help!) but about the recipient, or other friends or family the Lord brings to mind. Don't you love the fact that giving gifts and cards that are hand-stamped are one of the very special ways that we can show that we care?
I am telling you all this because that's the sentiment of today's card from the Thoughts and Prayers set. Have a look!
I am happy to have used the Timeless Portrait DSP that is SO, so pretty. The very lovely sketch by MOJO MONDAY gave me a beautiful goal to aim for. I love Julee's sketches and I've learned so much from playing along and the beautiful samples.This sketch is the monthly contest, wouldn't it be great to be a winner?
A few details about the card. I made the flower using the Island Floral Die, the Fun Flower die, and the Boho Blossom and large Scallop Circle punches. There are LOTS of layers in there! All card stock was spritzed with Stampin' Mist and scrunched up, then left to dry. The River Rock flower base and the Very Vanilla panel were both embossed with the Finial Press folder and sponging was added with River Rock ink.
Bling! I traced along the edges of a die cut with the Scribbles and Swirls Sizzlet, then followed the lines to place the flourish of Basic Pearls. Easy!
I've listed most of the supplies in my post. If you still have a question, please feel free to ask in the comments or send me an e-mail. Hope your crafting is a wonderful journey today.
All supplies by Stampin' Up!
