
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Nature's Elements: Moss

Nature's Elements: Poppy Field

Nature's Elements: Sunset

Saturday, August 9, 2008
Nature's Elements: Oasis

Thanks: Green & Pink

Friday, August 8, 2008
Friendship Garden

Animal Crackers: Fishy Kisses

Goldy's pocket card is created from ocean blue paper with the same circle pattern as Frog Prince. The words "Fishy Kisses" are cut and chalked onto the pocket of the card.

Goldy features hand-embossed scales and is chalked to add depth and goldfish-like coloring. Her fins are layered to create a 3D effect and like Frog Prince, she features a googly

This card would also make a great party invitation, as Goldy can be taken out and played with. Goldy is approximately 3/16" thick and 4 1/2" wide, and is quite sturdy. The inside of the card is blank for your sentiments. Card measures 6 1/2" x 5" and includes envelope.
Animal Crackers: Frog Prince

The inspiration for this card came to me on Mother's Day. I had just given my husband a peck and told him what a "prince" of a guy he was. The word prince kindled fond memories of fairy tales I read as a little gir

Frog Prince is a pocket card on a green background with circle prints. The circles have always reminded me of bubbles...green, bubbles, frog swamp! Prince is double sided and embossed with a dot texture, creating a bumpy texture. He was then chalked to add depth and also to smooth out the bumpy texture to make it feel mo

Thursday, August 7, 2008
Inspire

Victorian wallpaper flower motif in purple on lavender inspired the design element on this card. Using a similar Victorian flower pattern in rose-tinted gold and mounted on violet paper brings the design to the forefront. The word "Inspire" makes a bold statement at the bottom. Both the floral design and "Inspire" have been hand-glittered to add a little bling. The picture of this card does not do it justice as the glitter really sparkles when the light hits it! Color options may vary.Card measures 6 1/2" X 5" and includes envelope.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tapestry
This card features a lavender metallic cardstock plate mounted on a black background to provide contrast. The front has been embossed with an Indian tapestry style theme. I so lo
ve this design that I am actively seeking the same design in silk to use as a decorative element in my dining room! As this card is black, I suggest using a bright colored or metallic pen for creating your sentiment. The card can also be created on a white or ivory card, but the contrast has better impact on a black background. A variety of color options are available. Card measures 6 1/2" x 5" and includes envelope.


Filigree Swirls



Ladies' Dress (and history lesson!)

This card was inspired by Miss Anne Lowe and Mrs. Ruth Alexander. Strange names to you, but to me, they meant the world. Miss Anne and "Nan" were the two women who created the wedding gown for Miss Jacqueline Bouvier when she married a young senator named John F. Kennedy. As an African-American designer, it shocked the fashion world that a young social-elite would have the most important gown of her life (and as it later turns out, one of the most popular wedding gowns in history) created by a black woman. By the time I came to know Miss Anne and Nan, they lived in a modest house in Queens, NY. Nan was my babysitter and she was also caretaker to Miss Anne who had by then gone blind in both eyes. I have very fond memories of playing with my Godsister and Godbrother (grandchildren of Nan, hence the nickname) and their cousin on and around Miss Anne. We played on her bed, cuddled with her, talked to her, etc. and she knew each of us by voice and footsteps in the hall. You can find more information on Miss Anne Lowe at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Lowe or http://societyweddingsonlinemagazine.blogspot.com/2008/02/its-february-and-black-history-month.html
This card reminds me of their place in history, although not widely known or appreciated for the accomplishment. It features a dress on an old-fashioned dress form, along with matching shoe, purse and hatbox. The purse is embellished with a heart "clasp." The squiggles on the pink background remind me of thread in a sewing machine or needle. Done in all white, the card would make an ideal wedding shower invitation or wedding-day card. Other color options are also available. This card measures 6 1/2" x 5" and includes envelope.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Thank You Cards

This Thank You card features a colonial blue and yellow leaf theme with a matching blue band and the word "Thanks" attached to the center. "Thanks" is embellished with clear sparkles and small, layered blue and yellow paper flowers on either side, affixed with small silver brads. This card was created for a friend whose house is decorated in colonial blue and yellow. Other thank you cards can be created with a similar idea but background paper may vary, depending on paper supply and availability. Card measures 6 1/2"x 5" and includes envelope.
Floral Fantasy

Friendship Cards

So Sweet
The Wisdom Collection



These pocket-cards are made to impart words of wisdom to friends, family and loved-ones. The pocket-folds are embellished with various elements such as paper accents, charms, chalk or marker. The quotes are printed on vellum and have an accent element that makes it possible for them to be used as bookmarks or suitable for framing. Like most of my other cards, the inside is left blank for you to write a personal sentiment to the recipient. Wisdom sentiments may vary by theme, or you can request your own personal sentiment to be printed. Paper will also vary due to theme (masculine or feminine, florals, etc.) and availability. Cards are 6 1/2" x 5" and come with envelope.



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