May 02 2008

Road Card for a Friend

Published by Michele Boyer at 6:50 am under Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

As I was putting away a few things from my horrendously messy table, I found my Nature’s Silhouettes from the Kim Hughes Collection at Cornish Heritage Farms and it was calling my name again.  (I just *love* Kim’s silhouettes!)  So I thought I’d pair that set with one of the new sentiments being released by CHF on May 6th.  There will be three “centers” released and this sentiment is from the “Friend Centers” set by Mona Lisa Moments.

Hold a True Friend

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I really like how this card turned out, but it was messy.  I used Distress inks for all the stamping. 

I inked the French Script Backgrounder with Brushed Corduroy and stamped at an angle onto a block of Cosmo Cricket’s Fleuriste patterned paper.  I used Tattered Rose ink for the flowers, rolling the ends into the Brushed Corduroy ink before stamping.  I stamped off once before stamping the greenery with Peeled Paint.  Before stitching everything together, I sponged and then distressed all the edges.  The sentiment is stamped in Brushed Corduroy as well.  Somehow, my hands got more inky than the card.  A day in the life of a stamper, right? :)  (That’s why I don’t get manicures. What’s the point?  I’m way too messy.)

I made this card with a particular friend in mind, but I need to do some doctoring before I mail it.  I didn’t plan very well with this one and all that stitching and the brads show through to the inside of the card.  It looks awful!  (But I like the front!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  Have a great day! :)

Cardstock:  Prism Crabapple Light and Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste 8 x 8 paper pad   Stamps:  “Nature’s Silhouettes” from the Kim Hughes Collection by CHF, “Friend Centers” from the Mona Lisa Moments Collection by CHF, “French Script” backgrounder by CHF   Ink:  Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint and Brushed Corduroy Distress Inks by Ranger   Accessories:  Ribbon, brads, edge distresser, sewing machine, sponge.  Card size 5” x 5”.

18 Responses to “Road Card for a Friend”

  1. # flossieon 02 May 2008 at 8:43 am

    this is so pretty, love the distressed look of this card.

  2. # Shannan Teubneron 02 May 2008 at 8:49 am

    This is just GORGEOUS! I love that sentiment

  3. # lacyquilteron 02 May 2008 at 8:51 am

    Gorgeous card. Awesome sentiment.

  4. # christina fischer (cmf1216)on 02 May 2008 at 9:03 am

    Michele, it’s no wonder CHF wanted you — this card is gorgeous!!!! :)

  5. # Dawn Eastonon 02 May 2008 at 9:19 am

    Michele, this card is gorgeous! Wow!

  6. # bronihon 02 May 2008 at 9:59 am

    Totally gorgeous, Michele!! It’s so YOU!!! I love all the distressing, but it really does make for messy hands!

  7. # jacksonbelleon 02 May 2008 at 10:36 am

    OOOOH stunning!!! I love your road cards! :) This is so pretty, love the paper, colors, layout, I love it all! :D

  8. # Linda Marieon 02 May 2008 at 12:10 pm

    Gorgeous!

  9. # Carol Funicellion 02 May 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Oh this is sooooo pretty - I am also in love with Kim’s Silhouette stamps - thanks for sharing this beautiful card, which I will shamelessly case –

    carolfun

  10. # trudeeon 02 May 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Gawd that is so gorgeous, M!! You make these stamps look soooo good! :D
    PS–if you send this to me, I won’t mind the “messy” inside!!! LOL!! ;)

  11. # Sara in WIon 02 May 2008 at 8:45 pm

    Messy insides just need liners like in those “expensive” cards from the stores! I often use them when the base cardstock is dark anyway so that any sentiment can be stamped inside or the note that I write is easier to read. This card is absolutely beautiful…..stunningly so!

  12. # Rose Annon 03 May 2008 at 2:35 am

    This is gorgeous, and so beautifully distressed!! I LOVE it, Michele!!

  13. # Julia Staintonon 03 May 2008 at 3:07 pm

    This is stunning Michele!!! Beautiful!

  14. # Danielleon 03 May 2008 at 11:42 pm

    This is just gorgeous! Love the dp and the soft, distressed look, beautiful!

  15. # Susan (rainy)on 04 May 2008 at 8:42 pm

    Oh my gosh this is gorgeous… absolutely gorgeous!! Love that sentiment!

  16. # Mercyon 06 May 2008 at 1:38 am

    wow, michele…this is perfection!

  17. # Dee Jacksonon 06 May 2008 at 9:11 am

    Oh My this is totally Gorgeous!! I love the dp and the flowers just gorgeous!!

  18. # Jody Morrowon 07 May 2008 at 10:02 am

    Beautiful and elegant! I love it!

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