Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Come Ye Thankful People

Just in the nick of time I'm posting my entry for the challenge at Impression Obsession.  I debated sending my sister home with a Thanksgiving card so I didn't have to mail it. Thinking about the joy of getting a card in the mailbox along with all the junk & bills made me change my mind.  I used this gorgeous IO leaf & lovely IO verse stamps. Delicata Golden Glitz looks like gold leafing & is so beautiful stamped on ivory.  The verse was stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa.  I cut the stamped pieces with my trimmer & a mat for the verse which is inked with the gold. The ivory edges are sponged with Distress Ink old paper--it totally changes the look.  I cut apart a wedding invitation knowing someday I'd have a use for this thick, textured, dark brown paper.  
Time Out Challenges Inspiration
Trying to get the twine OK behind the verse took longer than everything else--LOL! Finished off with some brown gems. It's so fulfilling to have a card come together you really like & I think my family will, too. I'm also entering at Pixies Snippets PlaygroundWords 2 Scrap By & Time Out Challenges.
I'm so thankful for the kindness & support of you, my blogging friends.

28 comments:

  1. Hello Greta

    A beautiful card, I love the leaves especially the brown gems on them, and well done with the twine.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  2. oh so beautiful, greta!! the leaves stamped in the golden glitz ink are stunning!!

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  3. Greta,

    I'd say three times a charm, but you rocked the previous cards as well. This is certainly another lovely card. Thanks so much for your support of Words 2 Scrap By!

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  4. Calm, serene and so restful, Greta ... and just beautiful ... the gold is simply gorgeous! Delighted you played along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

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  5. Lovely card. Anita is correct, it really is serene. Beautiful!

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  6. I love everything about this stunning creation, Greta. The gold and brown are SO classy together.

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  7. I agree cards in the mail are always fun!! I love the soft buttery yellow on this one Greta, so soothing and pretty! And you're right, fussing with the twines and ribbons always take me longer that anything else LOL

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  8. Beautiful card! Love this leaf stamp. The twine and gems look great too! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  9. Gorgeous! It's so elegant. You're right about getting a card in the mail, such a happy surprise!

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  10. very classy design, love this :)

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  11. The warm colours of your card are so like our picture and isn't this ink fab! Thanks for joining Time Out x

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  12. So beautiful Greta! Your colors are just so pretty and what a fabulous design. Your sentiment is so sweet and just perfect for the upcoming holiday.

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  13. So pretty Greta! Thanks for playing the Impression Obsession Challenge!

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  14. I am always so excited when I get pretty mail! Definitely the right choice :) Isn't funny how getting the 'random' element just so is usually the most time-consuming part of a card?!

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  15. It's lovely!! Those leaves look amazing and I love the twine

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  16. Pretty card with all the warm colours and your twine is worth the effort as it's to perfection, Greta!

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  17. Oh Greta, this is so pretty. I love the gold and the little brown gems really set the leaves off. I love to get cards instead of bills so I'm sure she will love this.

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  18. Greta, this is lovely, and yes mail it. Your sister will appreciate and love getting such a beauty in the mail.

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  19. I'm sure she will greatly love you for getting this in the mail. I know I'm always delighted when I receive a special package.

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  20. Gosh this really is lovely Greta! I bet the twine was fiddly but it's such a fabulous touch. And happy mail through the post is always lovely so you did the right thing :)

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  21. So pretty Greta! Love the soft color palette! Your sister is going to love this beauty!

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  22. Very pretty. If you decide not to mail it to your sister - I'll accept it!

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  23. I love these beautiful leaves and now I'm humming the song!

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  24. The time spent on your twine was well spent - beautiful!!!

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  25. Oh this is beautiful Greta. I love the text in the leaves. I'm sure your sister loved it. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out.

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  26. You nailed the inspiration pic :) Love the soft colors and elegant design

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  27. Oh my..those leaves...in gold...with that sentiment...swoon-inducing! Your sister is going to LOVE this, as do I!
    Hugs~c

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