Saturday, July 13, 2019

Encouragement



My card today was made for encouragement. I began with a SB labels 18 die cut that I edged with a black marker while it was still in the die, I stamped it with a Verve sentiment and then added a couple Cheery Lynn mini flourishes, topping them with SU! punched mini flowers and black gemstone centers. I placed it all on a SU! tulip embossed piece and added it to a white card base.

I'm entering this into the Just Us Girls Trend Week #496 challenge which is to make the sentiment the main focus of the card.

Wishing each and every one of you a miracle in your life. Life is precious and tomorrow is never promised for any of us.

Thanks for stopping by and hug your loved ones today.

Carol

17 comments:

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

So very true, Carol. Life ha many twists and turns. This black and white card is super striking.Every time you use those mini flowers, I kick myself for not buying those punches. I also remember when you finally found that embossing folder that you had longed for. Beautiful.

Darnell said...

Sending a big hug right back to you, Carol! What you said is so true! This beautiful b/w design will be cherished by someone forever. I love the composition and the texture from your elements!! Hugs, Darnell

Claire said...

I think your card is very beautiful Carol, especially like your clever idea to edge the label because that looks first class. Lovely encouragement card x

JD/ Jill said...

Pretty, elegant card!

Ina G said...

Such a lovely card in black and white Carol. Simple layout and never a truer sentiment.

crafty-stamper said...

Really beautiful card Carol love the dies and the tip about the marker round the die.
Carol x

Liz said...

Gorgeous card, Carol. Love how you used the pen while the die cut is still in the die - great idea. xx

Stampsnob. said...

So pretty Lovely d flower die …..Lis

Verna Angerhofer said...

So beautiful and elegant looking and the sentiment is fabulous!

MiamiKel said...

Oh Carol, so much to love from your elegant card! I love all the white on white and the stunning scroll work. This is a beauty!

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card, love the sentiment and yes I believe in miracles 100%. Gorgeous embossing background loving that little touch of sweet mini flowers.xx

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Very pretty mostly white card. I love those tiny flowers, they look great around the sentiment.

Wendy said...

What a beautiful card, Carol! I love the all white cards but I find them a bit challenging to photograph sometimes. Love the embossed layer and those pretty flowers! You finished this off with a lovely saying! Well done! :)

nwilliams6 said...

So encouraging and sweet, Carol. Love that you stayed b/w so the focus is on your texture, details and words. Lovely card. Hugz

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I Love your beautiful and thoughtful card, the simplicity says it all. I agree with your quote at the end, so true.
Faith x

Maria said...

This is so pretty! I love the simple white and that sentiment is beautiful in that die shape. I have the same embossed border folder which I use all the time myself. Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls.

Brenda said...

This is just beautiful Carol, I need to get out some dies and use this pen technique while it is still in the die. I used to do it a good bit but haven't in a long time. I forgot how because it is when you do it like this. I love the flourish with the flowers as well, finishes off this sentiment label perfectly. And that sits on the embossed card making this a very elegant card. Hugs, Brenda