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From the Heart

From the Heart

The tragedy at Virginia Tech has resonated with everyone, and I was glad to participate in the Color Combination Challenge at SplitCoastStampers.  This card will be sent to the family of one of the victims of that horrific event. 

About the design: Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke and Bravo Burgundy were the colors featured in this color challenge.  Pumpkin Pie isn’t may favorite color, so it was a challenge to incorporate it into this card without feeling like it was overdone.  I settled on the background panel stamped with Well-Worn Words in Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink on Pumpkin Pie cardstock.  The distressed edges are sponged with Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink as well.  This fresh vase of flowers is a new design from My Favorite Things.  These stamps are, no doubt, quickly becoming one of my favorite things!  The lines of the image are crisp and clean, and the images lend themselves to simple watercolor using an Aquapainter and Classic Ink reinkers. 

I decided to incorporate this week’s Technique Lover’s Challenge into this card as well by creating a Levi’s-inspired tab for the sentiment.  Such a simple, yet impactful, touch.   The card is finished with faux stitching and Print Pattern stamped on two opposite corners in Always Artichoke Classic Ink. Although certainly never enough, I hope this card is a bright spot in what will unfortunately be many dark days ahead for the victims’ families.

Published in:Uncategorized |on April 25th, 2007 |

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8 Comments Leave a comment.

  1. On April 25, 2007 at 8:05 am Marie - mariemc Said:

    This is gorgeous. I’m sure it will be much appreciated by whoever is the recipient. I’m so excited that you’ve started a blog. I’ll be adding you to my Google Read and sidebar in about five seconds! :) I’ve loved your work on SCS and am happy to get to see a little bit each day on your blog. TFS!

  2. On April 25, 2007 at 8:48 am Kendra aka Scrapstampindiva Said:

    hey Meg - I found your blog! yipppee! i just added you to my friends list. this card is just TDF! beautimous as always!

  3. On April 25, 2007 at 6:55 pm alisa Said:

    Stunning Meg, i must say you are one of my idols :) can you get a feedblitz thingy on your site so that we can subscribe?

  4. On April 25, 2007 at 9:55 pm StamperSharon Said:

    Great to see you blogging, Meg! Gorgeous card — love the stamp! You’ve been tagged — see my blog!

  5. On April 26, 2007 at 7:36 am SentimentsbyDenise Said:

    Just wanted to comment that you’re a FAV of mine - so glad you started a blog!
    Your creative work is wonderful - thanks for sharing.

  6. On April 28, 2007 at 6:21 pm beate Said:

    Beautiful card and layout Meg! I am so excited you are blogging!!! I added you to my blog roll already!

  7. On April 30, 2007 at 12:56 pm kim Said:

    Even more beautiful than the card is the sentiment behind it. TFS!

  8. On August 11, 2008 at 5:11 am news Said:

    yo…

    usefull…

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