Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Thinking of You

I know.....TWO posts in one day for me is just unheard of!!!  However, I made this card for the Friday Mashup Challenge and really wanted to get it posted today...so, you get to see two cards in one day!

The theme of the Mashup is nature or embossing - or mash it up and use both.  I mashed mine and embossed the background panel with the Swiss Dots folder and used the tree image as "nature'.  I really think this is just one of my favorite stamp sets from SU - Thoughts and Prayers.  Such pretty images with this set.  I also used some Parisian Breeze DP - gorgeous stuff but no longer around so I'm hoarding it!  Card stock I used is Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and White.  I tried sponging some color on  the white background around the tree - but that was just awful looking!  I liked the "clean" look better.

Thanks for stopping by.........and hope everyone is having a good week.
Lynn

24 comments:

hollybeary creations said...

I loved that DSP too... the colors in it were so pretty together! Your card is a great take on the Mashup this week. I ♥ the butterfly of course! Thanks so much for joining us at the Friday Mashup.

Kim P said...

Gosh, I LOVE this! All of the elements go so well together! I am impressed with your bow...I always have lumpy messy bows with that ribbon, LOL!

Thanks for playing along with the Friday Mashup!

Kathy and Lucky said...

Wow you really like to see me fall off my chair :) , really two posts in one day. This is just stunning, I agree, keep it white and clean. The colors and that bow, wow, perfection girl!!!! Love it. Now before I climb back into my chair is there going to be 3 posts?

Tammy said...

Lovely card, sentiment is perfect with the image. It would mean a lot for someone to receive it.

Ann Schach said...

Beautiful card, Lynn! The bow is just perfect! I love the texture!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card, I like the tree, and that lovely big bow.
kevin xx

Lisa said...

Beautiful! The colors are so peaceful and I love that image. You did a wonderful job of mashing the challenge! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Friday Mashup!

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Hi Lynne, this is simply lovely, great colour combo that you've chosen I love the CAS look to your creation and that bow is perfect. Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup this week, I'd love you to see your interpretation of my challenge next week. Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

This is one of my favorite sets - love your design and colors!! Thanks so much for playing with us at the Friday Mashup!

MiamiKel said...

Ohhhhhh wee, this is a stunner! such a lovely combo of colors, one of my very faves of all times (add in some Kiwi Kiss and I'm over the moon!!) Gorgeous image - this is just beautiful from top to bottom! x0x0

Lesley said...

simp;y a gorgeous card best wishes Lesley x

Alissa said...

I love the blue/brown combo and that tree looks AMAZING.

Lynn McAuley said...

I love this stamp set, too!! It is so great for quick yet beautiful sympathy cards!!

What a gorgeous card you have created with it, Lynn!! Such a great layout and sweet butterfly!

Carol L said...

This is such a pretty card! I love the colors and split panels and especially that perfectly tied bow!

Lesley said...

Hi Lynn!!
So happy you played along with us at the Mashup! You have done a wonderful job with the challenge, I love the layout and the beautiful bow!
Great big hugs!
Lesley

NanaConnie said...

Oh, Lynn! Such beautiful colors. Your bow is absolutely perfect and the image is set off by the embossing and the butterfly. I love this card to pieces!

Annie Lee said...

I love it! Nice and elegant!

Karen Howard said...

Love this card and the soft blue you used! I also love your new blog template! Hugs, Karen

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Love the green/blue/brown theme and yes - that tree is gorgeous! But, I think I love that big bow too!!!!!!!!

Maria :)

Shannon White said...

Wow, Lynn this is so beautiful! love your card layout and the color combo you used too. So pretty! Fabulous Tree image too! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Erum Tasneem said...

beautiful and elegant!

Shelly Schmidt said...

This is beautiful! A great challenge and a beautiful card!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Wow! I love everything about this one, Lynn! The color combo is soooo pretty and the design is gorgeous! Your bow is perfection, too! :)

Carrie said...

this is gorgeous. You've inspired me to break out this set and use it again. thanks :)