May 01 2008
Freedom
Before I get into my blog stuff, I want to thank all of you who shared your thoughts and concerns about my design team changes and the reasons behind those changes. I can’t tell you all how much I appreciate your kind words and support!!
With all the changes I have going on, I thought this might be the perfect time to change my blog banner too. I love the last one, but change is good, right? My dear friend, Lindsey, had her friend, Rachel, make this new one for me. Rachel is fabulous and I highly recommend her if you’re in need (or want) of a new banner. (She didn’t yell at me at all when I asked her to change things twenty times!) Seriously, she is SUPER nice and very talented!
Freedom
This card uses May’s Stamp of the Month from Cornish Heritage Farms (available today, May 1st). Perfect timing with Memorial Day right around the corner!
I stamped the eagle twice onto Natural Smooth cardstock, coloring both images with Copic markers. I cut out the top portion of the eagle and adhered that piece to the first image using pop dots.
The background on the dark red cardstock is the new Tiled Scallops Backgrounder from CHF. I cut around the scallops along the bottom edge then sponged all edges with Adirondack Currant ink.
The sentiment panel was stamped with the Canvas Backgrounder using Adirondack Latte ink. I crookedly stitched around the edges (I do that best–stitch crookedly) and then heavily sponged the edges using the same ink.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day! 
Cardstock: Prism Stormy Dark, Crabapple Dark and Natural Smooth Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms “Proud Eagle,” “Freedom,” “Tiled Scallops” and “Canvas” Backgrounders Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Ranger Adirondack Latte and Currant Accessories: Copic markers (Eggshell, Dull Ivory, Brick Beige, Golden Yellow and Honey), Making Memories star brads, sponge, pop dots. Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.
I love it!!!! Beautiful card Michele! And your new banner is fabulous too!
Michele,
I did not respond before but I wanted to say a few things…first of all…Follow your bliss.
You have given of yourself to all of the other design teams and now it is just your time to take another opportunity. I don’t think anyone can blame you for taking new opportunities. Additionally, you are going through something very personal and probably very stressful in your family right now. You need to do what is best for you and not be concerned if people get their feelings hurt. If they do, they are thinking that it is all about them when it’s not. That’s their stuff that they need to deal with, not yours.
I absolutely love your work and am glad that you are still blogging and sharing with us. I am so happy for you and your new opportunity. Congratulations!
Love,
Kathy
Great card and love the banner, too!
Great new banner!!!
Fantastic card, Michele — love the rich colors and the stars! That backgrounder is calling my name!
WAHOO!!! LOVE the banner! IT’s soooo gorgeous!!
LOOOVE that card too! Those backgrounds are awesome! Fantastic job M!
Love this eagle, he really has an attitude and that is good, great card.
Just love this card!! Great job!
Wonderful card, Michele! I love the tiled scallops backgrounder in the dark red and the eagle looks great peeking above the panel!
I really do like that new banner! It’s very classy!
Rest easy in your decision! It’s the right thing for you and your family.
Love ya!
REALLY nice banner Michele! You are right - change is good. Nice card too!
Love this eagle, great image! Your card is fantastic…love the stitching and the stars at the top!
I agree with Kathy…”follow your bliss”…lol- where have I heard that before? hehehehe
{{{ M }}} LOVE this card–SO cute! and that new banner is fabulous! It’s so “you”!!
That background is gorgeous! It totoally looks embossed. Love your card!
Beautiful banner, adorable card. I think I said this already but I am way excited you will be with CHF. They seem like a great company to work with and I love their stuff, I love YOUR cards, so from a fan standpoint I love it!
I have your family in my prayers.
I love the look of this background and the aged patriotic colors. The star brads are perfect. Great card, Michele! I forgot to tell you I absolutely love the card in your previous post, too.
I love the look of your patriotic card in the non-traditional colors! That eagle is so cute, and I love the star brads too!
Your new banner looks soooo pretty!!
this is beautiful! I love the background and they layout!!