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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Healing Wings



Are you ready for another Skipping Stones Design Tuesday Sketch Challenge? Above is my sample, and below is the sketch:



For the past two weeks, I've shown the humorous side of SSD, which I adore, but there is another side, too. Healing Wings, a collection of beautiful butterfly images and wonderful sentiments, is probably my favorite SSD set. The butterflies in this set are the prettiest ever! I paired one of them up with some blue Kaiser Craft Duchess papers and some lace trims for a peaceful sympathy card. The sentiment, which is stamped onto the dp, reads, "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal." - Thomas Moore. Love that quote!

I stamped the butterfly onto the dp, added some shading and highlighting with Prismacolor pencils, trimmed it out, and coated it with Diamond Glaze. The lace trims all came from my local Jo-Ann's, the ivory satin ribbon is Papertrey, and the natural twine is also from Papertrey.

Hope you can play along in the sketch challenge! Use keyword: SSD08 if you upload to online galleries. Skipping Stones Design stamps are not required.

This week, I have a free Tropical Birthday set to give away, compliments of Heather, owner of Skipping Stones Design:



Check out that coconut sentiment! Snort!!

For a chance to win Tropical Birthday, just leave a comment on this post. I'll close comments at 8 pm EST on Thursday, 1/21, and announce the winner on Friday, 1/22. Good luck!



Stamps: Healing Wings (Skipping Stones Design)
Paper: Papertrey Kraft and Vintage Cream card stock, Kaiser Craft Duchess dp
Ink: Ranger Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, circle Nestabilities, Papertrey satin ribbon, twine, and buttons, lace trims, foam adhesive, paper piercer
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61 comments:

  1. nina@themissadventuresofninaJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I'm loving the butterfly card and the sentiment...so very true. Hahaha Coconuts!!! So silly :)
    thanks for the oportunity
    alain0207@msn.com

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  2. BarbaraJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Oh, my! This is just stunning, Amy!!! That lace is perfect and that butterfly is GORGEOUS!!!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Love the butterfly card Amy, and that coconut sentiment is a hoot!! Thanks for this chance to win.

    Stephanie Doan
    doans88@pldi.net

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  4. kearneykrafterJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    what a beautiful card! Thank you for being such a creative inspiration! Cant' wait to see more! Thanks for the chance at great goodies!

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  5. Sue ShockleyJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I so love all of your work Amy. I want to be just like you when I grow up. he-he Thanks for providing so much inspiration.

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  6. GretchenJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful Amy! I like how you stamped the sentiment right on the DP- so elegant!

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  7. amysJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    What fun...just think of all the smiles I could send with these stamps!!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Amy, I just love your designs but this one is just beautiful. Then to find out that you are giving away a stamp set WOWZERS! I hit the jackpot today as I have my sketch book out to copy this design. Thanks for all the great eye candy today.

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  9. debbJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Beautiful! Love that stamp set too! thanks for the opp!

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  10. TilJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Omgosh!! That is the greatest stampset!!! Being in the "40's" I can totally relate! LOL!!!

    I do visit your blog often...I have bloglines so it tells me when you update! Thanks for so much inspiration!

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  11. OliwiaenJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    A beautiful, delicate card - stunning, as always!

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  12. Karen BJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    I love the coconut sentiment. So fitting for many people. Love the butterfly layout. Beautiful display of colours.

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  13. MichelleJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Gorgeous card...that butterfly is beautiful & I love the lace!

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  14. DeanaJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Amy,

    I am excited to say that not only are you my favorite of favorites but we are going to be neighbors!! My husband just got the word that we are moving to Virginia, hte Ashburn area!! How cool is that?! And oh yeah, love the butterfly card! It's simple but packed with all of the right elements for impact. thank you, Deana

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  15. DonnaJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Wonderful card! Love butterflies and the sentiment is so true!
    Love the coconut sentiment too. It would make a great birthday card for my older sister. LOL! Thanks for the chance!

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  16. Beth SJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Love the butterfly on this card especially with the touch of lace. Beautiful. Great stamp set. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  17. JanetJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful card. I love your choice of lace.

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  18. MillieJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Amy,
    I wanted to let you know how inspiring your blog is! I have been watching it for about a year now and it is my go to place when I am stuck and can't seem to get flying by myself! This card is another beautiful example! Do you have a place where you like to get lace. I keep my eyes on the local fabric stores but that can be pretty pricey!

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  19. Jessica DiedrichJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    This is the most beautiful butterfly card-WOW. I love it and that gorgeous trim, too!!!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    I want the coconuts stamp. They are so cute and I love your cards. Kimberly kdwespanol@gmail.com

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  21. KrissyJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    too funny! Love this set!

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  22. RavengirlJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Tee hee! That coconut sentiment is too funny! On the serious side, the quote in my card today is quite beautiful!

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  23. Sarah GoughJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful - gorgeous butterfly and sentiment. I love the lace you've used on the card. That coconut sentiment had me giggling!

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  24. Al HannahJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Amy,
    This is my first visit to your blog, but I wanted to say how beautiful your card is. The lace looks stunning on it :)

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  25. EmilyJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    This is just gorgeous Amy! That butterfly is awesome, as is the paper and the lace. The buttons add just the right touch to finish off the card. That sentiment is one of my favorites to use on sympathy cards.

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  26. JekkaJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Once again another beautiful card. I can't wait to play with the sketch. The coconuts sentiment reminds me of the movie South Pacific when they do the Thanksgiving variety show...LOL

    Blessings

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  27. Betty WrightJanuary 19, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Gorgeous as always, Amy! I love the colors, patterns, and detailing! I need to get me some lace, too! Lovely card!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    LOVE your card (and that coconut sentiment...I'm still giggling).

    Mae in SWFL

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  29. Crafty CathJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    So elegant Amy. Of course, I've come to expect that from you. Your cards have become my "go to" as I rarely find one that I can't wait to try myself. Your creativity astounds me. Yours is the first blog I was ever directed to and it's become part of my daily routine to check it out and decide what I'm going to make over the weekend. Thank you so much for sharing with us and giving us all the details so we can find things too.

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  30. MitziJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Your card is beautiful. Very soft and soothing looking. Perfect for a sympathy card.

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  31. TanyaJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Another stunning card, love the butterfly! The Tropical Birthday set is too cute, thank you :)

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  32. Stampin_melissaJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Your card is stunning Amy! I have looked at this butterfly set a couple of times. I keep hoping for a discount code! LOL! I really like this Tropical Birthday set; great coconut sentiment!

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  33. Linda CarsonJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Your artwork is always creative & always inspirational! Beautiful card!

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  34. RufusJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Think that the butterfly card is very lovely and elegant, but the coconuts set just cracks me up!

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  35. Rebecca EdnieJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    What a cute set. Thanks for the chance.

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  36. Carole RBJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Amy
    Your card is beautiful. Thanks for giving us a chance to win!

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  37. Amanda RJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    That card is so elegant yet simple. Absolutely gorgeous! And thanks so much for the chance to win the stamps, I love the coconut saying!

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  38. SheriJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I love the Hawaiian set and the coconut sentiment cracks me up! I would love to own this set. Also wanted to comment on your entry for the MFT blog hop. I love it! You did a beautiful job. I enjoy reading your blog daily and getting inspired to start a project.

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  39. Amy JohnsonJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Wow! This is gorgeous! Love those lace trims. And I never would have thought of stamping the butterfly on DP! I always have such a hard time coloring them in. Next time I will have to do that.

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  40. LenoriaJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    I love the coconut sentiment, definitely brings a laugh!

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  41. Rae C.January 20, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I adore that new stamp set, and yes, the coconuts hanging below the hula skirt is priceless!

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  42. Theresa Dagostino ForgeJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win this great set, and for your always inspiring designs and color combos.

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  43. CindyJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    i love the butterfly card and thanks for the chance to win!!

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  44. GagawJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Love the lace trim on the card! And the butterfly! And the colors! Looks like I'm going to have to try this one. And the coconut saying on the stamp set being given away, too late!!! Still, I have some friends I could send that one to!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the lace and twine together. This stamp set you have up for give~a~way is absolutely hilarious! There are soooo many occasions to use this set. Love it! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  46. BettyAnn ArrasmithJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the butterfly - goes with the lace so well and the way you open the card.
    Also, love the blog candy! Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
    BettyAnn

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  47. PennyJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Every day I come to work and look forward to my email from Pickled Paper Designs, amongst all the other emails requesting this or that from me, yours always inspires me and makes me smile! Beautiful as always Amy.

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  48. ConniecrafterJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    just lovely, the lace goes just perfect with the paper, love your butterfly!

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  49. Marian Garcia, Studio MJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Hey Girl, All your cards are award winning! A huge fan from CA (I wish I could say from the aloha state). Wiki, Wiki, Marian

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  50. LynneJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Love the card design and the opportunity to win! Thanks so much

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  51. Christian CropperJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    I really love what you did with the paper and butterfly. Stamping onto patterned paper. Beautiful!

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  52. donna kayJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    love your cards, great ideas and combinations.

    donnav@ezlube.com

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  53. Ida FayeJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Amy, you have done it again! Beautiful. simple card with a vintage look. Sure would love to win the stamp set - what a hoot!! Thanks for sharing your artistic talent with us.

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  54. ElaineJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Pretty card; I like the lace ribbon.

    Great images in this SSD stamp set. They would be nice for a tropical scene.

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  55. Sheila DJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Just beautiful Amy. That lace is gorgeous and the sentiment perfect. As for the coconut saying...that's why I don't wear grass skirts. LOL!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I love your blog! Your cards are beautiful! We recently went to Kauai, Hawaii, so this set would be awesome to win. Thanks!!

    greggkatie@sbcglobal.net

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  57. Christine HJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful card!! The tropical set is so great! I love the saying about coconuts and grass skirt! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  58. KarenJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Love that cute little set!

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  59. Dotty JoJanuary 22, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Nearly missed this beautiful card - so glad i didn't! Jo x

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  60. Jen TaplerJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    OK, I'm totally buying this Hawaiiana stamp set because (1) it's sooooo hard to find cute Hawaiiana stamp sets and (2) the coconut sentiment - I mean REALLY!! It's just too perfect.

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  61. IreneOctober 22, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Your cards are so beautiful! Especially the cards with butterflies like this one! Thank you for being my inspiration! :) Please if you want, look at my work in the same style http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sbYtGi2-42Y/TMBzou-a9hI/AAAAAAAAAA4/YZ4vj-fhLxw/s1600/DSC00802.JPG

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