Friday, August 10, 2012

FWF: Happy Blessings

Hello! Happy Friday.  Today I have a card using some old ippity sets that have been neglected in my collection.  On this card, I used Regal Greetings and Life Is The Journey sets.  I was going for a shabby chic look.  I think this card will be perfect for a couple who just found out they are expecting!
I used papers from My Mind's Eye Stella Rose/Hattie collection.  I also added some chunky glitter to the frame behind the stamped bird and the text leaves (using SU punch).  I made the rolled roses myself.  I tied some butchers twine to the top of the pleated paper and frayed the ends.  I also frayed it a bit on the twine going through the tag towards the bottom.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  I have been quite the slacker lately because I have been glued to the tube. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Olympics.  I love hearing the different stories the athletes tell from different countries.  I love seeing the families of the athletes in the stands, so proud, scared and nervous.  I cry a lot during the Olympics.  Sigh...My family knows that for two weeks-they are on their own! LOL!  My oldest came to me on Wednesday and said, "Will you PLEASE go to the grocery, mom"?  When the twins are older, we would love to take the boys on a big vacation during the Olympics.  I see Rio in our future....

Thanks for stopping by,

Emily 

25 comments:

Scrapper Myra said...

Beautiful work Emily. TFS

Eva said...

Emily, this is stunning! I am sure the couple you are giving it to will love it.

michib said...

what a gorgeous card - love all the added touches, the buttons, home made flowers, etc.

Melissa said...

So pretty, Emily! I really love the soft colors and the little rolled flowers...so sweet! :)

Lindsey said...

So pretty! Love that pleated paper at the top with the sweet rolled rose. Perfect card for a newly expectant couple.

JPScraps said...

The card is beautiful! I need to take another look at Regal Greetings.

Michelle (aka Meechelle) said...

So pretty! I love that ruffle!

Dr Sonia S V said...

The pleating is gorgeous
Cheers from Bangalore, India
Sonia
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Tonya said...

Hey girl! This is gorgeous. I love the soft elegant look of it.

I hate to admit that I have not watched any of the Olympics this year. I usually watch and do alot of crying too. This year I have just had so much going on I was afraid to start watching. I knew I would get hooked. lol I hope you made it to the grocery store. lol

Ruby said...

This is a gorgeous card.

Gwen said...

Wow, this is a gorgeous card!!

D- said...

Love your card. TFS.
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Linda said...

what a gorgeous card. and very pretty details.

Emily H said...

Oh my! This is incredible!! I love the paper ribbon!

Noelle Reese said...

What a beautiful card E! I love it!! I also love that you are a sap like me!! :)

Maria said...

Wonderful card! Love the ruffles on top looks great!

Julie Odil said...

Such pretty, soft colors!

Ashley Newell said...

Emily! This is GORGEOUS! I love how your style keeps developing! Miss you!

cinmfoster said...

Beautiful card.

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Beautiful combo of layers, colors, and elements!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

LOOOOOOOOOOOVE this! Super beautiful!!

jennifer mitten said...

This card is absolutely beautiful!

Amber Sheaves said...

Perfectly beautiful!!!

NoraAnne said...

Such a beautiful card, Emily! I really love it :) I cry a lot during the Olympics too!

Angi Barrs said...

Wow this is gorgeous! I love the pleated paper. I've been hooked on the Olympics too. My fave is the gymnastics events.