Hello, dear friends! I'm here with a quick post after a busy week and will catch up with you this weekend. I am on the Live & Love Crafts blog today, sharing a lovey-dovey celebration of a sweet marriage. My card features gorgeous papers from Maja's Vintage Summer Basics and Vintage Romance.
This card is part of a box of love for a family enduring heartache. I have previously mentioned how I like to celebrate the unbreakable love of parents that inspiringly grow in love as their child battles terminal disease. So I tuck in a card for them to share, while the rest of the box is for the superhero kiddo. ♥︎
Thank you for visiting and I wish you a lovely weekend. ♥︎
Beautiful challenges entered:
*DL.Art Thankful Thursday~ July Linky Party (Anything Goes)
*Scrapy Land~ Anything Goes (I used Cheery Lynn and Spellbinders dies)
*Word Art Wednesday~ Encouraging/Uplifting
This card is part of a box of love for a family enduring heartache. I have previously mentioned how I like to celebrate the unbreakable love of parents that inspiringly grow in love as their child battles terminal disease. So I tuck in a card for them to share, while the rest of the box is for the superhero kiddo. ♥︎
With Sandy's extensive selection of Wycinanka chippies, there is always a perfect piece to either create a theme or accent it. I have combined two darling chippies for my focal point: Doves 2 frame and Summer Wedding border. ♥︎ The pretty Cappuccino crinkle ribbon is from my dear friend Diana of DL.Art and the foliage is Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Flourishes.
The frame is covered in crackle paint, while the fluttery border sparkles in Shabby Pink Frantage. On the left I layered both beautiful shades of Amabelle lace, as I couldn't resist a pop of sweet pink. The sentiment (from Vintage Romance) is trimmed with Fayette lace for softness.
Beautiful challenges entered:
*DL.Art Thankful Thursday~ July Linky Party (Anything Goes)
*Scrapy Land~ Anything Goes (I used Cheery Lynn and Spellbinders dies)
*Word Art Wednesday~ Encouraging/Uplifting
Morning Karen....beautiful! so enchanting is your card l love the me to you sentiment lace and how you have lifted it from the base of the card giving it more depth and the chipboard frame stunning! and as always the remaining embellishments used totally stunning .....hope you have an enjoyable day take care x
ReplyDeleteExquisitely beautiful Karen!! Perfect in every way and brimming with love. It will be loved for sure by the recipients. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWow Karen, I am in love with this beautiful card!! The wood frame that you used as your base really creates a wonderfully elegant space that you have adorned perfectly! All those white flowers just make the dainty patterns of your papers stand out beautifully! I love the winding vines and butterfly flourish, it all seems so whispy and romantic! I love your addition of the layered lace down the side, it's these lovely touches that make your work so mouth-watering!! I have hit a wall with my mojo, but I think you have given me a kick start. Thanks for always being such a great source of inspiration. sending hugs my friend :)
ReplyDeleteOh my sweetest friend, what a breath of beautiful joy you have given me on this Saturday morning!! This is exquisite!! The wood frame is such a gorgeous focal point!! The crackle is perfect!! I love the lovely vines twining around and the pretty flowers!! The crinkle ribbon looks amazing!! The laces are gorgeous as always!! And what fabulous papers!! This is stunning my friend and will bring such joy to the recipients!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend my dear friend, filled with love and happiness!! Sending lots of huge hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
This card is so breathtaking! I love the delicateness of it. I also love how you trimmed the sentiment banner in lace--never have thought of that.
ReplyDeleteWOW Karen suuuuch pretty papers and love the ribbon you used and of course your selection of flowers
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Dr Sonia
Absolutely stunning card my friend! I so love the focal point with the doves frame and summer wedding border, the way you used the crackle paint on it looks so amazing! The addition of the vines and pretty flowers is breathtakingly beautiful! Such a peaceful scene you created and it will surely be embraced by the recipients! I hope you are doing well and having a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love all the details you put into each of your cards! The chipboard birds are beautiful. I love the lace, flowers and beautiful bow! And now I think I have to go order that Maja paper! They make such gorgeous paper and you sure do make elegant cards with it!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Karen!!! Thank you so much for sharing this crafting gem with us at Scrapy Land! It is always so good to see what you make! True feast for the eyes!
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Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Hello my sweet wonderful Crafty friend! WOW! You've done it yet again Karen.. What a truly beautiful and inspiring card you've created... So many beautiful flowers and I LOVE the chipboard frame & boarders! So Elegant and lovely.... the recipients will certainly cherish this... Have a restful weekend!
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Theresa’s Crafty Creations
Karen, I love that you do that for the parents, too, because it is another form of encouragement not to give up on Love during the hardest times of their lives. It's a beautiful depiction of romance and strength, and I most especially enjoy the delicate die cut in the middle of your creation, with the growing vine, and freed butterflies. So rich in symbolism! Beautiful, and sent from a heart full of prayerful love, too - you are indeed a gift. hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing another one of your beautiful and inspirational cards with us at DL.ART July Linky Challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as can be Karen! How sweet of you to tuck in a special card for the parents! I'm sure it will be appreciated! The lovely card is so pretty with the frame and sweet birds! The flowers, lace, and pearls are wonderful as always! The the pretty ribbon and butterflies fluttering about adds such beauty! Take care and hope you are having a blessed weekend, hugs!:-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
This is a work of art, Karen, one that is going to bring a breath of joy during dark moments of life. Love all the beautiful layers of lace, and the flowers are arranged into perfect embellies. Love your idea of showcasing your greeting/sentiment with the lace. Beautiful and delicate - need to go back for one more look!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful crafty day.
Hugs,
Lena
Lena’s Creations
Wow, what a beautiful card Karen! The papers are so soft and look at all the fantastic details! I love the crackled frame and the doves are so sweet! The flowers and ribbon add such a beautiful touch! So gorgeous my friend!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a wonderful summer~
Hugs,
Sherrie K
So wonderful this is going to a very special home and will be loved for sure Your design is so beautiful Love and hugs Carole x
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ReplyDeleteYou always Amaze with your beautiful creations!!I love the gorgeous border and frame chippies. LOVE them! I really appreciate the gorgeous details of the Maja Design collection.I really love the crackle paint texture and lovely lace.
A stunning and beautiful creation my friend!
Sending TONS of my love, hugs and lots of love
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
Hello sweet Karen :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely gorgeous as always! I really love the beautiful chippie frame and the gorgeous lace.... really so very beautiful and I do love that border... the sentiment is just so beautiful and perfect and I do hope that this card brings smiles and hopefully a little love to the recipients... you always do such gorgeous work... you amaze me.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and doing well.
Hugs,
Jo
♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥
Dear friend Karen, WOW a stunning card again with such a wonderful flower arrangement. I love the design with all the fantastic deco. You did a great craft with your special touch.
ReplyDeleteMany hugs and blessing Petra
Love this card Karen, I think I've commented on it elsewhere because I'm having a serious case of déjà vu! LOL. The crackle finish on those woodchip elements is fabulous and the sweet trail of butterflies and vine across the centre so pretty. Love all the beautiful details, the papers are stunning, the white blooms so soft and pretty and the green leafy details such a beautiful backdrop. Beautiful creation hunny, so beautiful. Hugs, Wends xoxo
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you to include the parents of ill children! They so often forget to nurture their love for each other in all their pain and grief, and this card will serve as a reminder to them of their special bond. How beautiful this is with that lovely crackled chippie and enameled vine! The lace is breathtaking and the perfect finishing touch in my humble opinion. Your work is so inspiring and your heart is so big! Big hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteFabulous creative work with the chippies; you have managed to create such a beautiful and romantic scene. I absolutely adore how you used the Summer Border in combination with the frame (the crackle effect is stunning!). Also love the layered Amabelle, as well as your use of Fayette. Thank you for showcasing the LLC products so beautifully; you're a star!
ReplyDeleteHugz, Sandy
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