Here's my entry for the IO challenge that I have had an extraordinary amount of difficulty doing! Quick and Simple is HARD !!
Sadly, I was motivated by my friend losing a family member this morning, so I quickly got this done.
I used Spellbinder's Diamond Effects which thankfully cuts beautifully without a lot of fussing. The Impression Obsession stamp I used is called Open Rose (E6014). I have a few of these stamped and coloured and finding this while cleaning up, gave me the idea to build the card around it. The sentiment is from an IO set that I just love. It has the most beautiful sayings to use inside a sympathy card. This set is called Sympathy Sentiments (CL114) and it is truly a valuable set to have. The older I get, the more sympathy cards I seem to need. :(
I know this wouldn't be quick if I didn't have the rose already coloured, but I did, so it was!
I want to thank Carmen from Papercraft Goddess for her generosity. I had managed to come the closest in guessing how many dies she has. I was only off by one! She is doing another giveaway so head on over ! Really though, the best thing about her blog is that she is really funny and I love seeing her new posts pop up on my blog reader. I'm pretty much guaranteed a laugh !
Here is where you'll find the IO challenge, and a lovely little blog hop featuring the talented IO design team! http://mitrafriant.typepad.com/impression_obsession_news/2013/12/new-io-challenge-quick-simple-cards.html
Beautiful card! I love this rose and will have to put it on my wish list. It is the perfect size and beautifully colored too! Love the spellbinders die with this too. Great job! Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Hi Shona, Happy New Year ! Your card is beautiful, perfect for a sympathy card and it's always sad when we need them. Great idea to have some coloured images hanging around. Have a great 2014, hope all is well. Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your friend's loss. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for playing the Impression Obsession Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHi Shona! I wish you a happy new year! Your card is beautiful! Thanks for commenting on my blog, and for the tips!
ReplyDeleteHi Shona!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your friend's loss ... I'm sure the card you've made will help in the healing process.
Thanks for the comment on my blog! I was totally giggling about your blog title, so had to pop in and say hello! There's a saying in my house ... "no outfit is complete w/out dog hair!" :)
Enjoy your day!
-Anna.