Falling for Black and White

Loved this FTL sketch and decided to use it for - you guessed it - another thank you card!  Almost done now - phew!

Found this scrap of Costco DP and went from there.  I just love black and white cards and this one came together quickly by adding a touch of greys - bonus!

A bit of ribbon, a butterfly (sorry, still addicted to this punch...), some half pearls and a touch of bling for that little "zip" and I was a happy stamper :)    It also qualifies for this week's Just Add Ink challenge.

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous day!





What's In It?
Stamps: Wordsworth
Paper: Costco DP, Going Grey, Basic Grey
Ink: Black
Accessories: Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly and Border Punch, 5/8" White Satin Ribbon, Bling, Half Pearls, Dimensionals

Inkspirations Sketch #73

Since I am not a visual person, I often have to punch things out in various colours or sizes before deciding which one looks best on a card.  Therefore, I have a container that holds my punched and die cut "extras" and it is rather full right now!

I decided to take a few things out of it instead of just adding to it so while rummaging through the bin these PTI flower dies surfaced and that is where my card began. I was also able to put another small dint in my Costco DP pack - double score :)   Moss and black became my accent colours, though I definitely broke the rule of three on the black and went with a rule of five LOL!  Sorry about using the butterfly again, but I got three things out of the container (butterfly included) and that is a good thing!

The rest of the Design Team has some fabulous cards for your inspiration.

Cindy Kirsty Makeesha Renée Brandi Carrie Helen Ilina Lee-Anne Marisa

Each week Keesh will select a winner and an honorable mention and post their cards on the Inkspirations Challenge blog.  We'd love to see your card posted as a winner.

We have busy weekend with my daughter's Technique Olympics competition.  Nine of her piano teacher's students participate in a scale competition where they are graded and gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the top three.  Then they all get to play their exam pieces and get feed back from an adjudicator so they can put some finishing touches on their RCH Exam pieces before taking them.  It never ceases to amaze me how these adjudicators point out little things that make such a big difference in how the pieces sound when played.  It's a great experience for all the kids involved.  Toss in a few other things we have to get done and it's going to be one busy weekend!  I'm looking forward to Monday school hours already LOL!






What's In It?
Stamps: (Verve) Hope Blooms
Paper: Costco DP, Real red, Daffodil Delight, Mellow Moss
Ink: Black
Accessories: (PTI) Beautiful Blooms II Die, Martha Stewart Leaf and Butterfly Punches, Crimper, FIskars Threading Water Punch, Button, Twine, 5/8" Sheer Black Ribbon, Half Pearls, Dimensionals

We Will Miss You Florence...

 

Can't believe I actually got this month's SFYTT done with a week to spare - phew, feels good LOL!  I combined it with a Color Q challenge from a few weeks ago which I just loved, but as usual, didn't get to in time.   

Believe it or not, this is actually a sympathy card.  About a month ago, I posted a card I made for our Music Pastor's family as his wife was very ill with cancer.  Last week she lost her battle with cancer and is now in the glorious presence of her Lord. .

My heart aches for the family as she was only in her late forties.  Her husband is an amazing man and her children are just 16 and 17 .  In addition, her mom who has been out caring for her for the past year year, is an orphan of sorts as she has no immediate family left alive.  Her husband and two kids have both predeceased her.  Life just isn't fair sometimes....

You are probably thinking "this doesn't look like a sympathy card" or "what was she thinking", but she was such an amazing woman that the sentiment just fits.  She had an amazing attitude throughout her treatments and continued to home schooled her kids.  It breaks my heart that she died two short weeks before they were both due to graduate.

I will remember her most for her introduction of the God Rods to the pre-teen Youth Group, of which my son is a part.  As you know from prior posts, the God Rods have been an integral part of their group this year as they were able to perform an amazing routine to O Holy Night at Christmas and Arise My Love at Easter.  In addition, through conversations and viewing the CD performances with friends, I know of two other youth groups who will be introducing them and using them for performances in their churches.  Her spirit lives on :)  






What's In It?
Stamps: (Verve) Proverbs 31:28 Plain Jane , (PTI) Polka Dot Basics II, (SU) French Script
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Ink: Black
Accessories: Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, PTI Flower Die, (SU) Sizzex Leaf Die, Button, Baker's Twine, Glue Dot, Half Pearls, Dimensionals

Mojo Monday 191

This week's Mojo Monday sketch lead me to my Coctco DP pack and I came across this striped DP which made me walk on the bold and bright side for a change LOL!

I just love this Mother Theresa quote as well as the flower image in this set, so jumped at the chance to use them.  Turquoise became my accent colour (love it against the red) and I just "had" to use my newest addiction again...sorry....!! Going to have to hide this Martha Stewart butterfly punch!  

We actually have sunshine today and it is simply beautiful out!!  The only downside....having to mow and trim the lawn - drat!!  Wishing you a fabulous day with no lawn mowing and some stamping time instead :)






What's In It?
Stamps: (Verve) Kind Words
Paper: Costco DP, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Black
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Black
Accessories:  Crimper, Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Punch, Distressing Tool, Half Pearls, Dimensionals