Never Lose Hope for Paper Players #390

Hi Everyone.  Happy Sunday.

Where has this week gone?!!!  It's my turn to host the Paper Players challenge this week and I have a sketch for you.

I needed a support card and the Altenew Hope set was perfect.   I wanted to keep the background very clean and simple.  That way the focus would be on the sentiment and the focal image.
 
It was such an easy card to put together.  To add a little bit of shimmer and shine, I added some foil to the middle of the flower by covering the dots from the stamp with a glue pen, allowing it to almost dry, and then putting a piece of Heidi Swapp foil over the glue and burnishing with my bone folder.
 
here's my card:
 
Ppsketch (1 of 1)-6
I used some of the smaller stamps to decorate the inside
 
Ppsketch inside (1 of 1)
I hope you will join us and play along this week.  If you are looking for some inspiration, you have to look no further than the amazing designs from our design team.  they really did knock it out of the park this week!
 

On a personal note:

I am thrilled to report that the snow is FINALLY melting.  It's going to be 60 degrees here today!  I was in my craft room yesterday and I could hear the snow melting – what a welcome sound that was!

As I type up my blog post, I am watching two pairs of swallows fighting for dominance at one of the boxes we put out for them.  Now, they really don't need to fight over them, as we have 3 out for them and they are supposed to be just the right distance apart.  I can also hear the Cardinal calling and the Chickadees singing their spring mating song.   Ah!  Joy!  I think Spring really might be on her way!

We have a new pair of visitors at the feeder.   I couldn't get out onto the deck to take a photo as there was too much snow – so I had to capture them through the window.  They are welcome to visit anytime!

Canadian Geese (1 of 1)

I'll be back tomorrow with some cards.  In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift today.

Hugs

Jaydee

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10 Responses

  1. Jaydee, this is so lovely! I love the pink and the gorgeous bloom with the foil. I have never tried that technique, but I am going to!
    This sketch is so FUN. I will be using it a lot. It is simple, easy and perfect for any type of card. I do hope we will all have warmer days soon! Have a fabulous week, My Friend! XX

  2. Love your sketch this week Jaydee – so many creative possibilities! Your interpretation is great too – the colours on the flower add wonderful depth and dimension and the touch of foil is a neat touch. A lovely verse inside too. Wishing you a warmer week!

  3. Jaydee, I love your gorgeous blooms. You are quite the mistress of the bold, multi-step flowers! The colours are so vibrant too. I do so enjoy your photos. I so often see birds that we just don’t have in New Zealand. Your photos are so good too. Glad the snow is melting for you – we are just starting to get frosts in the morning. Have a great week.

  4. Wow Jaydee, that is such a pretty card! I love the three layers of purple. I’ll have to check out that set. Thanks for sharing!

  5. Hello Jaydee,
    What a great sketch, so many ways to play with this one.
    Every time I see these layered floral stamps I ooohhh and ahhhh – they are gorgeous, elegant and I love the shades you colored it with. Brilliant to burnish with gold in the center.

  7. Beautiful floral, great layout…I love the little additions of gold, they really make your panel stand out! Love the geese too…the snow, not so much.

  8. This is gorgeous and your layering is perfect! Such a pretty card that will definitely cheer up the recipient. So glad to hear the snow is finally melting and giving spring a chance! Hope you’re having a great week ~ Hugs, Annie.

  10. A great sketch and a gorgeous card, Jaydee. Once again your layered stamping is perfection. I see you have a new fondness for purple, too 🙂

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10 Responses

  1. Jaydee, this is so lovely! I love the pink and the gorgeous bloom with the foil. I have never tried that technique, but I am going to!
    This sketch is so FUN. I will be using it a lot. It is simple, easy and perfect for any type of card. I do hope we will all have warmer days soon! Have a fabulous week, My Friend! XX

  2. Love your sketch this week Jaydee – so many creative possibilities! Your interpretation is great too – the colours on the flower add wonderful depth and dimension and the touch of foil is a neat touch. A lovely verse inside too. Wishing you a warmer week!

  3. Jaydee, I love your gorgeous blooms. You are quite the mistress of the bold, multi-step flowers! The colours are so vibrant too. I do so enjoy your photos. I so often see birds that we just don’t have in New Zealand. Your photos are so good too. Glad the snow is melting for you – we are just starting to get frosts in the morning. Have a great week.

  4. Wow Jaydee, that is such a pretty card! I love the three layers of purple. I’ll have to check out that set. Thanks for sharing!

  5. Hello Jaydee,
    What a great sketch, so many ways to play with this one.
    Every time I see these layered floral stamps I ooohhh and ahhhh – they are gorgeous, elegant and I love the shades you colored it with. Brilliant to burnish with gold in the center.

  7. Beautiful floral, great layout…I love the little additions of gold, they really make your panel stand out! Love the geese too…the snow, not so much.

  8. This is gorgeous and your layering is perfect! Such a pretty card that will definitely cheer up the recipient. So glad to hear the snow is finally melting and giving spring a chance! Hope you’re having a great week ~ Hugs, Annie.

  10. A great sketch and a gorgeous card, Jaydee. Once again your layered stamping is perfection. I see you have a new fondness for purple, too 🙂