Monday, September 2, 2013

Happy September

I am so happy that September is here!  I look forward to my favorite times of the year--fall and winter.  We had a wonderful four-day weekend here for the Labor Day holiday.  I did some crafting with my Sizzix, worked on my art journal, and spent a nice day at the Jersey shore with family.  Today, the last day of the holiday weekend, has been a rainy, stormy one but I don't mind.  I got a lot done around the house and plan on spending some time this evening reading the book Sisterland.  I've heard good reviews about it, so we'll see.

Today, I have a thank you card to share that I made using primarily Pink Paislee's Hope Chest line.


I did some faux stitching around the edge with a white pen.  A pocket was created using a journaling card and layered with some diecuts.  The flower and banner can be customized with color.  I left the banner as is, but I spritzed the flower with several shades of Glimmer Mist and Heidi Swapp mists.  The flower ended up being the same color as the background paper, so I simply touched it up with gesso to make it stand out.   The swirl, tiny rose, leaves and arrows are Prima.  The silver metal flower and trim are from Recollections.


I stamped a Pink Paislee tag from the collection with a PTI sentiment and added the seam binding bow, twine and button.


I really had a lot of fun creating this card.  It's more my type although I do try to make other styles (and not always successful!).


Here is a closer, though somewhat blurred, view of the flower.

Well, that's it for today.  Looks like the sun is trying to make an appearance.  Have a wonderful week.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

9 comments:

  1. This looks so lovely, so soft and pretty, I love the tag and the bow looks wonderful!!

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  2. it is another gorgeous card, Pat. I love the removable tag idea.

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  3. Sounds like you had a lovely long weekend, even with the rain! Those extra days off are such a joy. :)
    I absolutely adore your card! Such a pretty vintage feel and I love the pocket for the pull out tag. Beautiful combo of flowers, swirls and leaves. The bit of metal mixed in is fabulous, too!

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  4. This card and tag are so beautiful! : )

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  5. Such a gorgeous card Patty!!!
    Super pretty - love it!

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  6. Hi Patty! Thanks for coming by my blog! Where i live we dont get snow but it does fall down south and in the mountains down south.. but i would love to see and feel snow one day.. perhaps in my bucket list of things to do!!haha!!

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  7. Oh, what a wonderful soft card! I absolutley love it, Patty!

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  8. Gorgeous card and tag! Fabulous embellies...LOVE!

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