Saturday, December 30, 2017

Thinking of You

My last IO order included the beautiful Sketch Roses stamp which I've had my eye on for a long time.  So glad I finally got it--will be used a lot! 
For this card I white embossed on Bristol paper & colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers & a water brush.  This is a large square stamp, but I just cut off a strip & added silver glitter tape to the edges.  Here's a close up showing the effect of spritzing with Perfect Pearls. 
The sentiment is from IO Anytime Sentiments & once again I've used my favorite Brilliance Graphite Black.  I got this set a year ago & need to keep it out so I remember to use it.  The sentiments are great & most of them haven't been used.  I'm  entering Impression Obsession, HLS Watercolor, SSS Wednesday & SSS Work it Wednesday.  Ready or not, here comes 2018!  I have some exciting news to share on Jan. 2, so hope you'll pop in again.
Fritz got a new toy--thought you might enjoy these pictures. 
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28 comments:

  1. BettyDecember 30, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    lovely card - the glitter strip adds so much - looking forward to your news.

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  2. LizDecember 30, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    Gorgeous card, I love the stamped panel, so pretty. Looking forward to hearing your exciting news!
    Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2018. xx

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  3. StellaDecember 30, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    I am drooling over this card! I totallly understand that you needed it ;) The result by using watercolouring adds a subtle and stunning look. And the font of this sentiment is so elegant. Lovely Greta!
    Looking forward to hear more about your exciting news!

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  4. LindaDecember 30, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    So pretty Greta. Love the colors you used. Happy New Year and looking forward to your news.

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  5. ColleenDecember 30, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    Gorgeous card, Greta! I just spent time browsing through your many posts as I haven't been on the computer much in December. Good thing I had Merry Monday and STB posts done months ahead of time! You have created some wonderful cards Greta. It is so hard to NOT be enabled by our crafty friends, isn't it? I see an amazing card and want that stamp! I see quite a few things that I could covet from your posts!! Happy New Year friend!!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 30, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    Hi Greta i love your card the colours are beautiful.love the pics of Fritz,wishing you a Happy New Year my friend xx

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  7. RosemaryDecember 30, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    gorgeous card, greta!! the watercolored panel is so beautiful!! so fun to see a photo of fritz enjoying his new toy!!

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  8. Verna AngerhoferDecember 30, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    Such a beautiful card design with those sketch roses and I love the colors.

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  9. DarnellDecember 30, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    This is stunning, Greta!! Love the colors! Happy Christmas to Fritz! And Happy New Year Hugs to you, Darnell

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  10. Cat CraigDecember 30, 2017 at 9:27 PM

    Greta, what a beautiful card. I can see why you had to have this stamp. Have a happy new year and if my flights ever do divert to portland...I'll be calling!

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  11. MarinaDecember 31, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    What a gorgeous effect - I love the blue with the green. Happy New Year.

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  12. brendaDecember 31, 2017 at 12:29 AM

    Just popping in to wish you a Happy, Healthy and Crafty New Year and thank you for your friendship and encouragement.

    B x

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  13. Faith A at Daffodil CardsDecember 31, 2017 at 4:21 AM

    Beautiful stamp,beautiful colours and colouring and then a touch of sparkle, gorgeous.
    Faith
    xe

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  14. LinDecember 31, 2017 at 6:34 AM

    Really lovely, Greta - I think I'll put this one on my wishlist! Love your gorgeous colors here!

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  15. Brenda in INDecember 31, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    This is a beautiful stamp and you made a gorgeous card with it. I love the white embossing and soft coloring. Molly says hi to Fritz. I wish you a very happy, healthy New Year filled with crafty goodies and lots of love. Hugs to you, my sweet friend.

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  16. Vikki HDecember 31, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    So pretty and love those colors together! Good purchase choice too

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  17. Mrs A.December 31, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    I like the design and the colour combination is great. Wishing you a Healthy and Crafty New Yr. hugs Mrs A.

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  18. MariaDecember 31, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    The embossed rose is so gorgeous, Great! Lovely soft colors, too! Very pretty touch with the silver and sequins, too! And, Fritz photos are just too cute! Happy New Year!!

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  19. Kirsty VittetoeJanuary 1, 2018 at 12:28 AM

    What a sweet pup and a beautiful card! Can't wait to hear your good news!!! Happy New Year to you and all!

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  20. Lisa EltonJanuary 1, 2018 at 6:34 PM

    I like the little bit of sparkle bordering your beautiful roses. This is a gorgeous card Greta!! Cute pictures of Mr Fritz! Wishing you and Steve the happiest of New Years filled to the brim with many many blessings!! You're one of mine ;)

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  21. Helen WallaceJanuary 1, 2018 at 10:24 PM

    A seriously beautiful stamp and you've chosen my favourite colours to enhance it. Beautiful work with the silver to highlight the sides and it's the 2nd Jan here, so I can't wait to here your exciting news!

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  22. Dr Sonia S VJanuary 2, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    WOW Greta your roses look stunning!!!

    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  23. Melissa Bove January 2, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    Gorgeous card! Such wonderful embossing and coloring!! Great design! Love the pretty colors too!!

    Happy New Year!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  24. Tracy FreemanJanuary 3, 2018 at 3:57 AM

    Awww look at Fritz ! So much fun.
    |And look at this gorgeous card ! so pretty, love the beautiful colours you have used xxx

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  25. Susanne VargasJanuary 4, 2018 at 12:19 PM

    Ahhh, yes, I have that background stamp! Thanks for giving me some inspiration! Love the color combo you used here with the silver glitter tape!
    Fritz looks very happy with his new toy!

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  26. Scrapper69January 4, 2018 at 7:02 PM

    Your card is stunning!!

    Theresa

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  27. sannalippertJanuary 6, 2018 at 3:40 AM

    this is such a beautiful card!

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  28. Mac MableJanuary 12, 2018 at 9:40 AM

    Congratulations with the shout out over at HLS with this ever so pretty card. Sorry I didn't comment when you blogged it but I had that nasty virus and missed it! What a beautiful card with the prettiest of colours and great water colouring x Thank you for sharing the adorable photos of Fritz x

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