Hi Everyone. Happy Wednesday night. I hope you all had a great day.
Tonight's card does something that I don't think do often enough – make ribbon a feature. The key to ribbon is trying to make sure it doesn't over power the sentiment. Using markers to highlight a couple of key words on this sentiment, helps to keep the sentiment still in the limelight.
I found another new challenge site – with such a cool name… waltzingmouse. Now, it's obviously to celebrate their stamps, but they have allowed stamps from any company to be featured, and for me, of course, it had to be SU. The sentiment is from the Full of Life set. Again, it's one of those sets that doesn't see enough ink in my stampin space. However, it is a really wonderful sentiment.
The sketch from the waltzingmouse challenge site is fabulous.. There are also some amazing inspiration cards, so I really encourage you to pop along and check them out. Here's my card based on the sketch:
I used the Old Olive striped ribbon… so pleased that SU is keeping this ribbon around – even though I don't use it often enough… and paired it with the Square Lattice embossing folder. It really is one of my favorite embossing folders. Ann uses it a lot, too! In fact, I clicked on her site to give you the link and noticed that she has a preview of her card for the palspaperarts challenge tomorrow.. and, guess what… yes! it has the square lattice folder! It really is one of my favorite folders.
Card recipe:
- Card stock: Old Olive, Whisper White
- Ink: Old Olive, Peach Parfait markers (for the sentiment)
- ribbon: Old Olive striped ribbon
- Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, stampin dimensionals, stamp-a-ma-jig
Card instructions:
- Cut Old Olive card stock to A2 horizontal
- Run Old Olive card stock through Big Shot with Square Lattice embossing folder and adhere to half of the card base
- Wrap ribbon around the card and tie a bow.
- Cut and emboss oval with nestabilities
- Ink up sentiment with Peach Parfait and Old Olive markers and stamp onto Oval using stamp-a-ma-jig
- Adhere sentiment using dimensionals
That's it…. really quick and simple!
Tips:
- I wrapped a piece of ribbon around the card and glued down to the card base. I then made a bow from a separate piece of ribbon.
- Using a piece of twine and a needle, I folded the ribbon that runs vertically around the card and sewed with the twine with a few stitches. Once it was gathered the way I wanted it, I attached the bow with lots of mini glue dots. Voila! instant beautiful bow.
OPERATION WRITE HOME Showcase # 2
Here's the second lot of cards from our talented stamper, Lynn. You can see her wonderful blog here.
Missy, this card is another good reason for you to use the Beautiful Wings embosslit you just purchased :-) I loved the colors and the clean and simple, yet beautiful lines on this card. I also loved the colors.
This card needs no words… .. it really is beautiful.
As is this one… I can just imagine some serviceman/woman's spouse receiving this card ad the reaction they would get….. the detailing – the piercing, the ribbon… everything about them… I really do love Lynn's creative touch and her confident use of colors and her amazing attention to detail.
On a personal note: We are sitting on the deck as I write this post. The moon rose a long time ago and the bats are doing their aerobics over our heads. The humidity has finally dropped and it is a perfect night. We are so pleased that we did our deck. The fawn made her appearance again tonight – all legs and spots, but stayed very close to mamma. She is, however, absolutely gorgeous. the highlight of the night – if you will excuse the pun – is the fireflies. they never – and I mean never – cease to amaze me. Mother nature sure knows how to put on a show every night.
Well. lots of things to celebrate around the soccer at the world cup tonight… Both England and the US made it through to the final 16 and Australia won with grand fashion, even though they were eliminated. Tomorrow, Italy plays! It's quite interesting in our house when sports are on. Lou barracks for Italy and Australia, I barrack for England and South Africa and we both barrack for the US. (Barrack is an Australian term that means – actively support and encourage, generally with a beer in one hand and a flag in the other!) HOWEVER… all of that pales into insignificance when you read the story of the two tennis players at Wimbledon who are immersed in the match of a lifetime… nay.. that is not true… no match has EVER been fought so hard as this one. They are both champions in my book – take a look at this – US vs France match. These two deserved the standing ovation they received when the stopped for the night… and regardless of who wins.. they are both champions as far as I'm concerned!
Germaine, glad to know you are feeling better. Beth, I am pleased that things have stabilized with your Mom. Lynn, I hope that everything is OK with Jim. Germaine, I have added Pri to the prayer list. Rach, continued prayers for you over the next few weeks. Trish.. continued prayers for you, too. Cherie… continued prayers for T.
As always, thank you so much for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. You know your visits, your support – and your comments – are greatly appreciated.
Have a fabulous Thursday – and don't forget to smile at a stranger. It may change their life.
Hugs
Jaydee
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Beautiful cards Jaydee….I am amazed how perfect your bow is! Nice job!!!
Gorgeous bow-can hardly wait to try it. It really makes the card special!
This bow is stunning! Absolutely love it! Old Olive is one of my favorite colors, too! And…thanks for the shout out!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful bow! We still have yet to see any rain although it is cloudy for the first time this morning. They are talking about a hosepipe ban if there isn’t rain soon. Tony’s dad is having some tests done for his heart. He is almost on bed rest with his heart problems. It drives me crazy that he has to wait so long before he can find out what is going on and get some treatment. The general mood is much improved after England’s win. We were sorry to see Australia going home. I hope Italy do better for you, Lou.
Missing my Rochester friends!
Brenda
OMGoodness Jaydee! You know how I feel about your bows! This one is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could visit you where you could teach me how to do those BEAUTIFUL BOWS! This card is stunning!
Lynn- those cards are so pretty! I am so glad I got that butterfly embosslit! Looks like I am going to have use it to do this card soon! But ALL of them are pretty! LOL!
Jaydee- if I could ask for prayers from our cyber friends? My uncle(by marriage) just passed away Tuesday night. He has 3 out of 6 children who are in the service who may not be able to attend his funeral. Due to the fact that one is in Irag and another is in Afghanistan. His oldest son is a dentist in the Air Force in Hawaii. I’m hoping they can get here! There Mother(which is my aunt) is not doing well either! They have given her 6 months at the most which was about 2 months ago.(She has dimentia psychosis among many other things). So, my family could use some prayers right now!
To all whom I pray for daily-I will continue to keep you in my thoughts & Prayers! Hope everyone has a great week!
Holy Smokes Ranger Joe! Jaydee, this card is now my #1 Fav! Love the Old Olive, the embossing (you are so right about the square lattice folder-I’m begining to favor it myself), but it’s that bow that takes it to the top! It looks so elegant yet fun at the same time. Thanks for sharing your tips re the bow, with a zillion years worth of practice I just might be able to do it! :0)
Brenda, missing you tons and tons. Sorry to hear that Arthur isn’t feeling better. Please tell him that he is in my prayers.
Missy, will certainly add your family to my prayer list, thank you for asking.
Lynn, your cards from today and yesterday are wonderful, so colorful and fun. I can’t wait to see more and will be hopping over to your blog soon.
Trish, Geramaine, Beth & Rach continued prayers and well wishes being sent your way. To One & All, thanks for the prayers for T…she is making progress…there IS power in prayers. Have a wonderful Thursday 😀
Gorgeous cards, Jaydee. I totally love yours. Great ribbon and bow. And fireflies – one of my favorite things about summer in the midwest.
Jaydee–you are amazing! Your card is fabulous today! I am so excited–I just ordered that square lattice folder too! I will use it in my CuddleBug.
The cards from Lynn are just beautful too! I am mailing my cards for the card drive to you today. I hope your mailbox is full and overflowing with cards for the card drive!
Prayers going up for the family of Missy’s uncle.
I love these cards. Of course the first one really makes me think of you because that’s the ribbon you gave to me when I won blog candy!!!! I love the use of the markers…still on my wish list. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Well crud, my comment was eaten. :o(
Suffice it to say I will NEVER be able to make a bow as beautiful as yours. I got knots all the way. ;o)
My prayers for everyone–Missy, your family included.
Off to try to find info on the card drive…
Thank you Jaydee, and all my cyber friends for prayers for me and Pri too! and I send all of you positive energy and prayers!! I love your card and your handsome bow!! wow, can I come for a class on how to? I am bow challenged, but at the moment I am challenged with my hands, although in the last few days they have been so much better… Thank you for all your prayers, I believe in the power of prayer, as I have experienced many miracles come my way with the power of prayer!! Trish, hope all is well with you!! Bye for now, hugs to all always! G
Fabulous cards Jaydee but that green is definitely the most gorgeous card I’ve seen in a while. That bow is perfect! Must get hold of the embossing folder too!
Love the ribbon and embossed panel on your WMS sketch card – and the green is so pretty! thanks for playing this week!
and your other cards are all lovely!
Absolutely lovely cards!