Kind Thoughts For A Friend...
Happy Friday! I love Fridays! We let the kids stay up just a little bit later and play games, watch a movie, or whatever else we decide would be fun to do! Tonight, I think we're going to watch a movie and have some popcorn! :-) Next week is an insanely busy week for all of us, so this little "break" will be much needed!! LOL! Fridays also mean that I get to play with another fun sketch for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge!!
This sketch was so much FUN!! I love that it is not the "normal" size of card! I think I've only ever made one card that is this size (3 7/8 x 9 - it fits in the lg. open end envelope) before. Normally, this might be "too much card" for me to make work, but this sketch really helps fill up the space!
I used one of my favorite stamp sets from the new catty (Kind Thoughts) and paired it up with another 'soon to be favorite' Frames With a Flourish. The two-tone background (separated with some Kraft taffeta ribbon) is stamped with the Stitched background stamp and the smaller background panel (the one with the Chocolate wide grosgrain tied around it) was stamped with the French Script background stamp (you can't see it very well in the pic). I roughed up some of the edges with my Cutter Kit....and then sponged all of the different layers to add some warmth. The colors for this card were inspired by THIS beauty by my friend Tosh. I just LOVE the warm jewel tone colors she used...and had to give them a try!
Make sure to check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created using this sketch...they are sure to inspire you!!
I hope you all have a fun and relaxing weekend!! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Kind Thoughts, Frames with a Flourish, Fancy Flexible Phrases, Stitched, French Script Paper: Sahara Sand, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, Rose Red, Always Artichoke Ink: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Versamark Other: Clear e.p., Paper piercer, 5/8" Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, Kraft taffeta ribbon, brads, Tag punch
Yes! I love your card! The butterflies are beautiful! The whole thing is just knock-out!
Posted by: Lori Craig | February 01, 2008 at 07:37 AM
This is gorgeous, Laurie! LOVE those butterflies! What a beautiful card!
Posted by: Charmaine | February 01, 2008 at 07:37 AM
OMW...I love the style of this card you created. Excellent!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | February 01, 2008 at 07:37 AM
This is beyond beautiful! You make me want that stamp set now!!
Posted by: April | February 01, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Oh my gosh. This is just amazing. Wow!
Posted by: jenn | February 01, 2008 at 08:03 AM
That is an absolutely stunning card!
Posted by: jen | February 01, 2008 at 08:03 AM
That is an absolutely stunning card!
Posted by: jen | February 01, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Beautiful, such pretty butterflies, love the colors and dimension!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 01, 2008 at 08:10 AM
This is an amazing card!!!
Great colors, just beautiful!!! :)
Posted by: jennifer | February 01, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Very pretty. I love butterflies. There are a lot of great details on your card that make it very special. Is there a way you could post your cards so that when you click on them they are larger?
Posted by: Ida | February 01, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I gasped when I saw this card! SOOOOO beautiful! And I just ordered that set last night...hurray! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your layout, and the whole card is just fabulous! Thanks! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 01, 2008 at 08:53 AM
This is absolutely stunning!!!!!
Posted by: Teresa | February 01, 2008 at 09:11 AM
So this is the first blog I checked today and all I can say is my first words were "Oh Laurie!" This honestly is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. Every element is perfectly placed, the colours are perfect...it is so elegant!
Posted by: Alli Miles | February 01, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Laurie.....this card is OUTSTANDING!! I LOVE all the gorgeous details....the bg's, the colors, those precious tiny flowers, the ribbon, the butterflies (I love butterflies)and the awesome layout!! I'm honored that I could be some inspiration to you, because you inspire me with every single creation of yours. You, my friend are a Rockin' Awesome Stamper!!!! Phenomenal card!! Love it!!!
Posted by: Tosh | February 01, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Laurie.....this card is OUTSTANDING!! I LOVE all the gorgeous details....the bg's, the colors, those precious tiny flowers, the ribbon, the butterflies (I love butterflies)and the awesome layout!! I'm honored that I could be some inspiration to you, because you inspire me with every single creation of yours. You, my friend are a Rockin' Awesome Stamper!!!! Phenomenal card!! Love it!!!
Posted by: Tosh | February 01, 2008 at 09:19 AM
What a beautiful card! I love it!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | February 01, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Oh my goodness. Another stunningly beautiful card from you! I love it!
Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | February 01, 2008 at 09:34 AM
This is lovely! The colors are so nice together and I love all the detail!
Posted by: Rachel | February 01, 2008 at 09:42 AM
You are totally AMAZING! I LOVE all your details and the colors! BOMB BABY!
Would you believe I did the WRONG sketch? Duh... didn't realize it until this morning... I'm such a dork. :)
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | February 01, 2008 at 09:44 AM
This is beautiful-- love all of the elements of your design!!! You sure are selling me on the new catty stuff!!!
Posted by: DeborahLynneS | February 01, 2008 at 10:10 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the old time feel of it! :)
Posted by: Alyssa | February 01, 2008 at 10:15 AM
What a BEAUTIFUL card!!!
Have a wonderful weekend with your family. Movie night sounds good to me, too!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Brown | February 01, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Beautiful Laurie...
Posted by: Janine | February 01, 2008 at 10:49 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and all the designs on the panels...beautiful!
Posted by: Danielle | February 01, 2008 at 10:56 AM
ABsolutely, gorgeous!
Posted by: Catherine | February 01, 2008 at 11:07 AM