Hello, sweet friends! I'm posting on the Live & Love Crafts blog today, sharing a card for a special crafty friend. ♥︎
The beautiful image and papers are from Maja Design's Vintage Romance. This is one of my favorite Maja images and I've been eager to use it. The pops of pink within it are gorgeous, so I carried that throughout my card.
The softness and texture within the image inspired me to give her a double frame of lace. The interior trim is the new Lace Angelique, which is paired with the classic Rhinestones Lace. Layered beneath the frame is the lovely Coco. Wild Orchid Crafts blossoms surround her, within which I've tucked in a Capped Teardrop Pearl Pin and baby pink Pearl Garland. How I adore the garlands Sandy carries. ♥︎
My sentiment is from Little Darlings Just Because stamp set, which I've cut out with a Spellbinders Nested Lacy Pennant.
My Wycinanka Romance Corners chippie is adorned with pearls. Layered on the top and bottom of the card are mauve Jamila Lace and a flat-back Pearl Strand. The layered Maja butterflies are from Coffee in the Arbour.
The card base is made with Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles. The lovely soft green made it difficult to see in most pictures, sadly. Thank you for visiting and I wish you a beautiful weekend. ♥︎
Lovely challenges entered:
*613 Avenue Create~ Anything Goes
*Crafty Gals Corner~ Pop of Color (Pops of pink!)
*DL.Art Thankful Thursday~ June Linky Party (Anything Goes)
*Little Scrap Pieces: Show it Off Saturday~ Anything Goes
*Scrapy Land~ Anything Goes (Spellbinders dies)
*Word Art Wednesday~ Encouraging/Uplifting
My dear friend Karen, what a fantastic opening in the morning. My eyes get a wellness program. I can say WOW and WOW again. That's an absolutely gorgeous, wonderful, stunning card. I can't find the right words for this dream. Perfect like ever with all the lovely deco, laces, flowers and pearls. I'm totaly thrilled.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and relaxing weekend. Many hugs and blessing Petra ♡
Hi Karen.....Ooooh Fabulous and wonderful card as always so full again of your gorgeous embellishments and presented so beautifully hope you enjoy your day x
ReplyDeleteYet again you have thrilled us with your gorgeous creation, this is stunning. The soft image and beautiful embellishments surrounding it create a serene and beautiful 'just because' card.
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Oh Karen, another breathtaking work of art from you!! How I love the image you chose, she is soft and beautiful, just like your card!! I love your fancy swag of lace and pearls on the top and bottom, what a lovely way to created a flow and bring the eye to your focal point. Your flowers are beautiful, wonderful choice to go with ivory and let the soft pinks of the paper shine through!! You have melted my heart once again with your work, thanks for the continued inspiration my friend. sending hugs and hopes for a happy and healthy weekend :)
ReplyDeleteMy sweetest friend, wow, this is breathtaking!! What a gorgeous image you've chosen...I love the colors, which you've complemented beautifully with the embellishments and flowers!! The pearls and lace at both the top and bottom present the perfect frame for all of the amazing details!! I love the flower sprays you've added, too!! The papers are so gorgeous!! I just love, love everything about this!! It's elegant and stunning!! Thank you so much for playing along at Scrapy Land and DL.ART!! I hope you have the most wonderful, relaxing, peaceful weekend my dear friend!! Happy Friday!! Hugest hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Oooh loved seeing a classic Karen style card with lace and pearls and gorgeous flowers!!
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Dr Sonia
Oh my this is just a rare beauty with the lace pearls and beautiful flowers. Thank you so much for posting you creative and very lovely art in the #234-#235 - Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Carole
Gorgeous card Karen! The image you selected is so beautiful! As always I absolutely love the pearls and laces you used on your card, the flowers are simply stunning and those papers are just amazing! You have brought it all together in the most magical creation. Thanks so much for the inspiration my friend! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautifully frilly and feminine. The colors and embellishments are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create.
ReplyDeleteSo very gorgeous is your card, Karen! The vintage lady image is so lovely! Wonderful pearls, flowers, lace, and chip boards. And, the butterflies are always so sweet to see! Hope you are doing well...take care! Blessings to you, my friend!:)
ReplyDeleteWow Karen, this is so pretty! I love that fabulous image, I can totally see why you do too. Your double lace frame is super pretty and you've used that gorgeous Jamila lace again, I love the colour of that one. You know how much I love the card base shape too. I love how you turn those Romantic Rectangles into a card base, it's so clever and such a perfect and beautiful shape for your stunning creations. This is a truly stunning creation hunny. I hope you're over your poorly days and back to tip top shape now. Thinking of you. Hugs, Wends x
ReplyDeleteMy Goodness Gracious! Karen, your romantic card just melts my heart! I love those fabulous papers, and you have adorned them so perfectly with the layers of lace and pearls at the top and bottom. Your sparkly, lacy frame showcases the beautiful portrait so beautifully, and your floral spray with the stick pins is breathtaking! Absolutely lovely in every way, even down to the chippie with yet more pearls and blooms! Love, love, LOVE every square inch of this beauty! biggest hugs to you, Karen. My prayers are with you on this beautiful morning.
ReplyDeleteOOPS! I got so caught up in my awe of your card, I forgot to thank you for joining the challenge at Scrapy Land with this marvelous creation! Hugs! Sara Emily Guest DT hat on!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Ia m speechless my friend!!!It's really breathtaking!!The vintage romance collection is stunning.I absolutely love the elegant details of the pearls. The flowers are simply beautiful.Such a elegant creation!!!Awesome job my friend!!
ReplyDeleteSending you TONS of my love, hugs and smiles
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
Your stunning card really defies words, Karen! It is remarkable!! I am sorry we seem to have lost touch. I've filled in the subscribe button so I should be able to keep up with your posts more often, which will be a pleasure!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYour stunning card really defies words, Karen! It is remarkable!! I am sorry we seem to have lost touch. I've filled in the subscribe button so I should be able to keep up with your posts more often, which will be a pleasure!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking with the classic vintage look. Your special crafty friend is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Karen!!! The image is beautiful and I love the lacy trim the you framed her in. The vintage papers are spectacular and I just adore a all the flowers and pretty details. The butterflies are just a perfect touch to! Love this and I am sure your Mom will treasure it!
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Sherrie K
WOW - Absolutely stunning and so elegant! Love all the fabulous embellishments - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour elegant aristocratic works turn people back in the time. It feels like wonderful magic!
ReplyDeleteOH My Heavens..... this is simply STUNNING! The image is fabulous and breath taking - I LOVE The card shape and adore the flowers, pearls, & Lace - So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
I don't have much to add; I think everyone has said it already; it's a stunning card! My favourite part about it is the beautiful lace framing of the image.
ReplyDeleteHugz, Sandy
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