Friday, March 11, 2011

Sip and Relax

Good advice, don't you think?  Relaxing is something I need to do more of these days.  Creating is also another soothing activity.  I am so grateful to have a little more time to create another card. It seems that I am grateful for a number of things lately.  I have learned that one should never take anything for granted.

My card is for two challenges.  The Make It Monday #5 Challenge at Papertrey Ink.  This challenge requires distressed edges, and they have included a terrific video.  The second challenge is the Mojo Monday #181 monthly sketch contest. Here is their sketch:



 
I started with this gorgeous Basic Grey patterned paper.  It was already distressed on the edges, and gave me a nice color pallet to pull from.  The larger middle panel was stamped with Hero Arts, Daisy Reverse Pattern.  It was stamped with Anna Griffin, Shell Pink on a pastel pink scrap of paper.  The smaller panel was stamped with Clear and Simple, Wallflowers.  It was stamped with Versamark, Spanish Moss on an ivory scrap.  The curled flower in the corner is also from Hero Arts, Stencil Art.  The adorable little tea pot and sentiment are both from Papertrey Ink, Tea for Two.  I also used the coordinating die from PTI.  The rick rack die is also from PTI, and the scalloped circle and regular circle are from Nestabilities.  All the edges were distressed with Tim Holtz, Tea Dye.  Of course I had to add Hero Arts pearls.

13 comments:

  1. Love this. The teapot pouring the pearls is brilliant.
    TFS
    Ang

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  2. Beautiful! I love how the teapot is tilted in your layout...all ready to pour out a cuppa! Lovely soft colors and embellies, too!

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  3. I agree...your card is soo PRETTY! I too love the teapot and it being tipped with the pearls pouring out.What a Fantastic idea!!I must remember that.;)
    Thank you soo much for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment for me.How Sweet!:)

    Hugs,
    Valinda

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  4. Very beautiful, I really love the soft and supple colors on this!

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  5. What a perfect take on that sketch! You've used my favorite color combo too! Beautiful card, Nancy! I'm glad you found some time to create and that this wonderful hobby is giving you some comfort. Hugs to you!

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  6. So cute!!! I love the placement of the pearls! The colors are nice and soft and comforting.

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  7. Very pretty! I love the combination of papers!

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  8. love the pretty soft colors! very pretty card, Nancy!

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  9. Gorgeous card! I too love the pears pouring out.

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  10. Hi Nancy, your card is gorgeous; I love your interpretation of the sketch. Making cards is so relaxing and I am glad that you had a chance to relax and make this card. Great job.

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  11. I love the softness of this card & that sweet tea pot! Thanks for playing Mojo Monday:)

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  12. I love it! The teapot is adorable. Such a great take on the sketch.
    Rebecca
    www.polkadotdoordesign.blogspot.com

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  13. great take on the sketch! i love that teapot!

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