Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Beginning a New Year

I finally inked up my ODBD Mountain Range stamp to enter their current Anything Goes challenge. I love the image but hadn't come up with a way to use it until now. I embossed with brown ep, die cut with Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles & sponged with a variety of Distress Inks. The quote is from the ODBD set called Mountain & I thought it was pertinent as we begin a new year. Some of us may have goals or plans we know won't be easy & we just have to take one step at a time. You've truly blessed my life this year & I wish you a 2014 filled with peace & joy.


19 comments:

  1. So very pretty...love the nature scene and all the beautiful colors! Wishing you and family a Happy New Year!

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  2. Gorgeous card, Greta! I love that sentiment. Hope you have a happy, creative and healthy 2014!

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  3. fabulous card Greta. Great sentiment. Happy New Year my friend.

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  4. What a fabulous card Greta!
    Love the colors and your marvelous stamping!
    ✯ Happy new Year ✯

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  5. Oh, Greta, what a fabulous card, and I also LOVE that quote! And it works so wonderfully with the beautiful mountain range scene…I just love the sponging. And the dies accent the card wonderfully! I just got this myself and can't wait to use it soon, especially after seeing you use it on a couple of cards! So glad you've joined us again this week for the ODBD Shining the Light challenge…and a very Happy New Year to you and your dear hubby! Hugs!!

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  6. A beautiful scene, Greta, so serene. Happy New Year and wishing you much joy in 2014!!

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  7. This makes a fabulous masculine card! I love the way you've framed it and the sentiment! It's been such a pleasure getting to know you. All the best for you and yours in 2014!

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  8. Great this is just lovely, so peaceful! You and my SIL design in very much the same way and have a liking to very similar stamps!!

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  9. Wow...this is just stunning Greta! What an amazing scene and your coloring is perfection. It really looks beautiful against your die background....just beautiful. Happy New Year to you and your family....thank you for your sweet comments on my blog, I am so blessed to have met you as well and am looking forward to more wonderful creations on your blog in the coming year.

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  10. Happy New Year Greta! Your card is gorgeous! Love the beautiful scene and fancy die cut frame!

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  11. beautiful card, greta... the inked background really sets off the stamped image!! happy new year, my friend!

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  12. You've created the most lovely scene to complement your embossed mountain range. The quote is one of my favourites; actually, one I often used, back in my teaching days, so begin the school year. It speaks to the importance of the journey, but especially to the importance of taking that first step...and then another...I'm so glad that I took a 'first step' a while back in connecting with you! And may your journey continue here, on hour blog, and (fingers crossed) at a 'real' connection at some point in 2014! Fabulous card; wonderful inspiration! Hugs~c

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  13. Wow Greta!! This is gorgeous!! Such a stunning scene of the mountains. I love your coloring of the sky and your added quote!! Thanks so much for joining us and sharing the talent God has given you at ODBD!!
    blessings,
    Chris

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  14. That sentiment is beautiful - this would be such an inspiring piece to have over your desk :)

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  15. Beautiful card Greta. I just saw your card was a pick at ODBD and you also won the $15 gift certificate. Congratulations.

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  16. Beautiful - I love this set but find it hard to use. You've inspired me to pull it out again!

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