Thursday, September 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Sharon............


On the 15th of this month a very special person in my life is having a birthday and I made this card for her today. I am also using this card for the Splitcoast Stampers “Ways to Use It” challenge (WT182), “Specialty Paper”.

For the background I used some Bazzills cardstock and my brand new “Autumn Leaves Flourishes v2” stamps by Rhonna Farrer to design my own “designer” paper. I stamped using my VersaMark “Watermark” stamp pad, then some “Detail Clear” embossing powder and my heat gun. That and the bow that I made using some “Harvest” ribbon that I purchased from Walmart some time ago were the main design elements of this card. The corners were designed by me using the software for my Pazzles Inspiration (digital cutter) and after cutting them I ran them through my Cuttlebug using the “Textile” embossing folder. I then added the pearl elements. Needless to say, I am going to have to make a box to put this card in, as it’s too bulky to fit into an envelope! The "sentiment" was done using MS Word and the "BrockScript" font.

Fall is quickly approaching and next year my friend will be 50! I wanted to use fall colors for this card as she is approaching the “fall of her life”! I sure am glad that she’s not into crafting/card making, etc…..so she won’t be reading this!lol
Finished Card Size: A7/5"x7"

Stamps: Autumn Leaves "Flourishes v2" by rhonna farrer
Inks: VersaMark "Watermark"
Accessories: Pazzles Inspiration, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Brides "Ivory Pearl Seal", Offray "Green Satin Ribon" & Harvest Ribbon

17 comments:

Gibson_girl5 said...

Another winner Pam! Hey, I've got that stamp set too - hmmmm you've got me thinking of new ways to use it.

Teri

The Country Rose said...

Hey Pam!! Another absolutely GORGEOUS card :D. Love, love, love that pretty ribbon! Also love your corners :D.

Barb

FireSong Creations said...

Fantastic card Pam, I just love your work!

The Rubber Maid said...

Two very beautiful cards posted, I especially love...well I can't decide so I have to say they are both superb. Very Very stunning. Pat

Shirley said...

Wow, Pam, I wish you were still here so we could maybe stamp together. I love this card too! It looks like we have a lot of the same tastes in cards!

Sue from Oregon said...

Welcome to blogdom! Beautiful cards!

The Country Rose said...

Hey Pam! Stop by the blog today if you can and pick up an award that we left for you :).

Barb

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Hello Pam
Just popped by to look at your blog, I heard you were new to blogland. I am still quite new myself, but I find it a kind of lifeline. So many beautiful people out there and I have been fortunate to have met some of them. Your cards are love, I love the ribbon! Will re-visit. Hugs Linda x

Katherine said...

Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you!!

I love your use of gorgeous ribbons on your cards! They just make everything so elegant and sophisticated!

-Katherine

msfitzie said...

"Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you"
What fun....I'm so glad that Becca did this so I can find more wonderful blogs. Can't wait to surf your blog and get some wonderful ideas.

The Country Rose said...

Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you!
You know I love 'ALL' of your cards Pam :), so just wanted to let you know one more time ;>).

Barb

Stefanie Staniak said...

Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you. I have browsed through your blog and decided to add you to my google reader. Love what I see.

Anonymous said...

Oh Pam, this is the first chance I've gotten to stop by since you emailed me that you were starting your blog. My dear it is fabulous!!! Your card is stunning. No worries, I'll be back!
{{Big Hugs - Becca}}

Judy Rozema said...

"Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you"

What a fantastic card! I love that ribbon and your background is beautiful! So glad I found your blog!

Giovana said...

"Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you"

Beautiful card!!!! This is my first time visiting your blog, your creations are great.
GOd bless
Giovana

Clare said...

I love your card, the background looks fabulous - I have this stamp set too and I love it. The large bow finishes the card off perfectly.

Erum Tasneem said...

Look at that bow!!!! Lovely!