** This is my first of two posts today. Please click HERE for the Live & Love Crafts March challenge. **
Hello, sweet friends! Are you ready to kick off a new month of crafty fun? ♥︎
I colored the butterflies with Copics (BG10-BG72-BG78) to coordinate with the LemonCraft papers, layering the large one. I adore Gracie's stamps because they so often portray exactly what my heart wants to say in my charitable cards. This sentiment is perfect for a lovely 19-year-old named Anna, a cancer warrior who is now blind due to her brain tumor. Her world has darkened with change and Hope must be her light.
Although I always love incorporating texture, it was especially important here. Because Anna cannot physically see this, I wanted her hands to have ruffling trims and large blossoms to explore. My heart believes she *will* see this one day; that her sight will be restored, along with everything else cancer has stolen. Until then, she will feel the love fluttering in it.
An extra bit of texture for Anna is a metal filigree corner, which is heat-embossed with Shabby White Frantage. The laces and most of the flowers are from Live & Love Crafts. The Cappuccino crinkle ribbon is from DL.Art.
Gracie's new stamp sets can be found at Graciellie's Design's shop HERE. If you want to view last month's release and inspiration blog hop, click here.
**GIVEAWAY**
For a chance to win a new digital stamp set of your choice from Gracie's shop, comment on the blogs listed below. Their projects will inspire every heart. ♥︎
Karen < You Are Here!
The giveaway will run for one week. Gracie will announce the winner on her blog, so don't forget to subscribe to her newsletter HERE.
I encourage you to peruse Gracie's beautiful stamps, as they are lovely reflections of all that she is. They add elegance and meaning to every creation. ♥︎ Thank you for hopping along with us and I wish you a sparkly day. :o)
Lovely challenges entered:
*613 Avenue Create~ Anything Goes (Optional: Lace and Pearls)
*Crafty Boots~ For a Special Lady
*Crafty Gals Corner~ Anything Goes
*Lil Patch of Crafty Friends~ Anything Goes
Dear friend Karen, this card will bring sunshine in the heart of Anna. It's so sad that she became cancer in so young years. I hope she will one day be healthy again. She can touch and see with her heart what for a lovely card you created for her. The colours are my favourites and so lovely. I like the beautiful papers, stamps and gorgeous laces. Stunning design and wonderful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteMany hugs and a beautiful day Petra
Wow, I love your card with the gorgeous butterfly stamps. Nice coloring <3
ReplyDeleteReally, this is so beautiful. Love the vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteReally, this is so beautiful. Love the vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, it looks so beautiful and the lace and butterflies are such a delight. However, I love how you have created it especially for its variety of textures so it can been seen through the finger tips. I am sure it will brighten Anna's day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
Dionne
Absolutely stunning make Karen!!! Gorgeously elegant!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Wow Karen, two visits in one day for me...you are a busy gal!! This is just breathtaking! I love that paper in the background, and your strip of lace is just dreamy! Great work with the butterflies and the sentiment, you've done the set more than proud! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that you have been busy with your last two creations too.. Another beautiful make - love the blues and all the pretty details...
ReplyDeleteDear Karen this is one stunning card and I love how you brought this new stamp set to life. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love, love, love this card! The colors are gorgeous! Your coloring on the butterflies is beautiful. Great texture too.
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is beyond fantastic! The color and background paper are so beautiful, then all of your embellishments really make this card pop! It's a beauty. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteMy sweetest friend, this is absolutely stunning!! I love, love how you colored the butterflies!! They look so amazing...like they could just fly right off the card!! I love how you layered them, too!! The lace is such a beautiful backdrop and the papers are gorgeous!! The metal filigree corner is a perfect touch!! Anna will treasure this one, too!! It's so beautiful!! I'm so happy to have two of your spectacular creations to brighten my day, Karen!! I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!! Hugest hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Love all of the layers and textures in this card and the sweet reason behind them. My heart goes out to Anna and I hope that her sight will be restored.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner for our Anything Goes challenge.
Hi Karen........Oooh you never surprise me this is just so beautiful full of lots of lovely embellishments including those stunning flowers and butterfly xx
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! I'm sure she'll love all the texture! You have some amazing laces!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful what a very lovely card the design is gorgeous some fabulous colours and very pretty embellishments love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the stamp on this card. Your coloring is lovely and the lighter blue really accents the darker blue on the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! So many gorgeous details! The butterfly is beautiful! Thank you for a fun and inspirational blog hop!
ReplyDeleteBeautufuk - the layering and textures are awesome. Thanks for dropping by our house at 613 Avenue Create.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design. Love all the papers, layering and lace. So much texture and dimension.
ReplyDeleteOh I just bought this stamp set can't wait to try this card out it looks so beautiful thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card, I absolutely love the color combination you created! Your colored butterflies are simply spectacular amongst the gorgeous lace. I know Anna will love this card as well!
ReplyDeleteThe colour of those gorgeous butterflies makes them pop of the page, they are stunning so too is the wonderful, lacy design of your card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Wow, incredibly beautiful a stunning card, thank you for joining our challenge at LPOCF
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lorraine x
Stunning card and love those butterflies. What a wonderful sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteJust found her shop yesterday, and enjoyed every set in her Etsy shop, Karen! So delightful - I had never thought of staggering the size of the images for layering purposes! Genius! LOL (like your colorful butterfly!). Karen, what size is this card? So pretty with the frilly laces layered so sweetly. Beautiful background papers, too! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Karen! Anna will Flip for this beauty too! I just love the soft blues you chose - they are amazing as is that beautiful Butterfly! You really made that come to life with the vibrant copic colors - The adornment of lace just makes everything come together so nicely - Anna will feel all the LOVE you put into this for her! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Theresa’s Crafty Creations
Wow! Beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I did not expect this...WOW!! First, I have to say I adore the turquoise blue.I must say the butterfly digital stamp is Stunning! Oh my goodness..this is truly a masterpiece full of beauty!!Love the elgant touch of the lace. Absolutely beautiful my friend!!
Anna will cherish this forever!!
You are truly an angel.
Sending tons of my love, hugs and prayers
Have a blessed day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M
Stunning card. I love the colors with the lace. They are very classic together
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and great new set!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a stunning and elegant card. Thanks for joining out challenge at Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends. Hope to see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteLynn, LPoCF DT
Amazing card! Lovely layers!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card! Lovely layers!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I am catching up backwards, and I love that you have made a second card for Anne for her to "see" with her hands. I know her world is a better place with the love that you share with her. This card is indeed breath taking and I can truly feel the love that went into it. You have showcased these stamps beautifully with your stunning coloring and yes, those sentiments are perfect! I do wish I felt confident enough to use digital stamping...these offerings are just what I would want to use.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm out of blogging time this morning. I have enjoyed spending time with you this morning, and hopefully I will get some more time in the near future to comment on all the other lovelies of yours that I've missed. In the meantime, maybe just a quick peek. You are a true inspiration for me, my dear. You will never know to what extent! Big hugs!