Paper Cuts

Mar 02 2008

Sincere Thanks

Published by Shel9999 at 12:32 am under Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

Hello! I hope you are all having a nice weekend! I’ve been trying to get caught up on some DT work and a few other things, but I wanted to take the time to make a special thank you card for my in-laws. They are so very generous, but more important than that, they are very special people and I feel very lucky to have them in my life. They live in Arizona, so I tried to make this card a bit southwestern-ish.

I don’t know what type of flower this is, but I thought it looked like a hot weather plant (lol). I pulled the colors from the patterned paper, using SU markers directly on the stamps. I stamped multiple times before re-inking, added a lot of sponging and then added the little scattered faux stitches. All stamps are by Cornish Heritage Farms.

Thanks so much for looking! Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Cardstock: SU Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory Patterned Paper: SU Outlaw DSP Stamps: Silhouette Blooms II (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF); Beautiful (The Rummage Bin, CHF), Canvas Backgrounder (CHF) Ink: SU Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa; Ranger Walnut Distress Accessories: SU markers in Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Creamy Caramel and Sage Shadow; mat pack/needle; linen thread; mm antique copper brads; pop dots; sponge. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

17 Responses to “Sincere Thanks”

# Jan Schollon 02 Mar 2008 at 2:39 am

did you actually stitch on the sides of the matt or did you draw that on? This is so pretty-my kind of colors-earthy. I added this card to my lust file in Reader.
# Marjaon 02 Mar 2008 at 3:50 am

What abeautiful card, I love your flowers.
# Sue Bon 02 Mar 2008 at 5:12 am

Gorgeous card, Michele. Your coloring, sponging and stitching are all wonderful. I must try that type of stitch. Your in-laws will love this.
# cwilliamson 02 Mar 2008 at 8:06 am

Gorgeous Michele!!
# christina fischeron 02 Mar 2008 at 10:50 am

This is beautiful, Michele! The colors are fantastic, and I love the stitches!
# Pinkyon 02 Mar 2008 at 11:02 am

Michele, love the overall feel of this card…I would definitely agree that it has a southwestern touch to it…your inlaws will love it! Very pretty card…

Pinky
# lacyquilteron 02 Mar 2008 at 11:17 am

Ooo, this is just lovely.
# bronihon 02 Mar 2008 at 12:00 pm

This is so beautiful and so YOU!! LOVE the generation stamping, the wrap of linen thread and the random faux stitches!!!
# trudeeon 02 Mar 2008 at 2:07 pm

Yep, that is gorgeous and very southwest in feel!! They will love it, M!
# Karen Mon 02 Mar 2008 at 3:45 pm

Really pretty card. I always think that DP leans toward a more masculine card but this is definitely pretty. I love the look. TFS
# Adelinaon 02 Mar 2008 at 6:11 pm

I love the distressed look of this card.
# Amyon 02 Mar 2008 at 6:43 pm

I love it! You have so many different elements on this card. Definitely has a southwestern feel. It is beautiful!
# terion 02 Mar 2008 at 10:37 pm

The colors are great and it definitely feels like the southwest when you look at it. I’m sure they will love it!
# Julia Staintonon 03 Mar 2008 at 10:07 am

Gorgeous! Love that distressing and cord and the western look! I never would have thought of that for this set! Love it!
# Jody Morrowon 03 Mar 2008 at 1:04 pm

BEAUTIFUL CARD! LOVE what you are doing with these flowers lately!
# Debbie Olsonon 03 Mar 2008 at 10:33 pm

Ohhh, ahhh! I love the vintage flair to this one, Michele! You do *every* style well!
# Leslie (leslierich)on 05 Mar 2008 at 2:30 pm

This is gorgeous, Michele! I love this earthy look with flowers and I know your in-laws will love it, too. Funny, but those do look like hot weather flowers! Okay, I’ve scrolled through and looked at all your totally fabulous cards you’ve posted since my last visit–you wow me every time! I have to go work now, though, darn it. I sure would like to stamp right this very minute instead because you’ve inspired me immensely! Gee, thanks a lot, Michele…