This card started out by me making a background with an old Hydrangea stamp and some watercolors. I was not quite as pleased as I had hoped, so I started building on it. My DD is in the process of packing to move, so she sent me her scraps and little unfinished elements. I saw this loopy panel made with a Martha Stewart punch and decided to put that over my watercolor. I sponged the edges to make it blend and added a sentiment by Hot Off the Press.
It was then that I realized what a pretty sympathy card this could become. I added vine dies on either side and used some SU mini punch flowers to the vines. I centered a Adirondack chair from Impression Obsession, as my focal point. There are a few gems added to the flowers as centers.
I decided to take this over to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, which is Anything Goes, this week. I also found that Repeat Impressions at The House That Stamps Built is an Anything Goes this week!
I was happy at how this came out. Always need a few of this type card to fall back on. Using what is within reach also reduces clutter! Yes I have desk clutter! Thanks for the visit.
8 comments:
So very pretty, Mary Anne! Just love the loopy panel in the center and that wonderful sentiment. The chair and the sentiment drew me in! What a lovely card you created with such fun elements! TFS and have yourself a wonderful day! :)
This is stunning and yes, it's perfect for a sympathy card. The background is so pretty and the way you added all the elements and how they came together is simply amazing. The chair just tops it. Such a peaceful scene!
Lynn
You have desk clutter? NO!! When you figure out how to get rid of it, let me know, ok? LOL This turned out really pretty with the colorful background and I love the adirondack chair in the midst of the garden!
Absolutely Gorgeous card! I love the way you built your card over the lovely floral background! So pretty! So happy you linked up to The House That Stamps Built!
How beautiful!! I thought that background was a patterned paper; fabulous job creating it! And the little scene you created is so peaceful looking. Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.
Very pretty...you say "Happened by accident!" I say if it was...It's a HAPPY Accident! Very nicely done!
Beautiful card everything just went together so beautifully.
Hugs
Sue
A Beautiful accident! Turned out great love when little pieces all fall together like that. Great job!
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