Hi All, hope you are keeping comfortable and enjoying the weather where you are.
I made this card with one of the Gecko Galz images from the Individual collage sheet Showtime.
My friend asked me to make a special card for a friend of hers that is going through a tough time with cancer, this image really spoke to me in hopes of inspiring strength, yes you can can (for those of you not old enough to remember, this looks like one of the girls that did a dance called the Can Can, lol). I also used some Stampin Up card stock, embossed the lavender sheet and placed the 1/16 trimmed edge with my Perfect Layers Rulers, love how it trims it up perfectly!
I did a close up to show the Stickles Frosted Lace I used. When I bought it I had hoped it would be a bit more opaque, so I was a bit disappointed at the time. I decided to give it a shot on the lace ruffle of the dress and I just love the effect, it really gives it a lacy feel, my camera makes it look sparkly, but it is not, just a real nice ruffled lace look.
I can't forget the envelope liner, I used Gecko Galz Pocket Full of Posies Paper Pack for this, I really love the vintage feel to it. Speaking of Gecko Galz, be sure to stop by the store, Leanne is offering her bi annual buy 1 get one (of equal or lesser value) free sale, it's a great time to stock up!
Well that's it for today, thanks for stopping by. ~Diane
I am entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
Anything goes, and stop by to see the amazing work from their DT too!
I am entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
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Gorgeous card, I do exercises like that every morning! Lovely image, and love the matching envie liner! Glad you were able to post. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI can see you doing them now, lol. I hope you have that finger in the cheek point down pat too, lol. ~Diane
DeleteOh yeah, she copied it from me!
DeleteROTFLMAO, I should have known that! ~Diane
DeleteThis is so beautiful and for such a special lady. Love the sparkly touches.
ReplyDeleteHugs DesÃre {Doing Life}
Your card is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always!!! Stay warm - it's snowing here right now!! XO
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous, hugs Annette x
ReplyDeletethis is perfect in every way! Helene
ReplyDeleteI just love your work and the coordinating envelopes! Thank you, again, for stopping by my blog with such kind words. Hugs, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful hun always so beautifully detailed hugs cheryl xxx
ReplyDeleteA pretty card but the sentiment behind its creation makes it so very special.
ReplyDeleteAlways love that you create a pretty matching envelope.,
Wishes
Lynne
Beautiful card! I love the look of the Stickles!
ReplyDeleteYes, staying comfortable here and enJOYed the sunny day today before our next cold snap. I like the ruffled detailed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Diane! Such a gorgeous image! Makes me think of the saying "Dance like there is no tomorrow"! Thanks for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove the image, colours and beautiful card Diane. .
ReplyDeletehugs {Brenda} x0x
What a beautiful card and just the right touch for the reasons required. Love the lace - and your envelope linings always 'blow me away'. Perfection. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, What a gorgeous card. Love the color and as always you come up with the perfect design. I know the receiver is going to love it. Doing the CAN CAN to kick cancer. So creative. Love this image.
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p.s. now I'm going to be humming that old French song today!! LOL
your friend will love this, diane:) wish i could kick that high-ha!
ReplyDeleteI think I pulled a muscle just thinking of that leg kick!!! This is a stunning card and it will be loved and comforting! What a great image, sentiment and design for someone in battle! Very positive! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWell, isn't she stunning! Gorgeous work! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!! - Ashli :)
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