Thursday, August 5, 2010

Faith, Hope, Love



It started with THIS and THIS, which arrived earlier this week in a Stamper's Dream package. I added THIS, which has been in my stash for a while but hasn't gotten nearly enough attention. The result? A complete takeover of my craft room. I can't seem to stop! But I'm going to be mean and show you only one of my cards today.

I love all the vintage images Graphic 45 incorporates into their paper designs - the tiny postage stamp images on today's card, for example. They're from a pattern in the Le Romantique collection. The whole 8"x8" sheet is covered with these little darlings. It would make a gorgeous background layer indeed, but for today, I cut a few strips of them to use as accent layers instead. The "Faith, hope, love" sentiment is from JustRite's Loving Thoughts set.

Along the bottom are three strips of various trims: Webster's Pages Bloomers Fabric Flower Trim in that gorgeous soft peach color, some luscious Maya Road velvet scalloped ricrac, and some rich brown lace from the Sea & Garden Trim Collection by Webster's Pages. Hand stitching, distressed edges, distress inks and buttons round out the shabby, romantic look.



On the inside, I included a Congratulations sentiment from JustRite's All Occasion Nested Centers & Verse set. Anyone getting married? This needs a good home!

Hugs!

25 comments:

Лань said...

o-la-la! bravo!!

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Very pretty, Amy! LOVE the G45!

Sarah said...

Amy, this is just exquisite!

Barbara said...

Stunning, Amy!

Unknown said...

OMGOsh. I'm almost speechless. How AWESOME! I mean...this is over-the-top GORGEOUS Amy!

Melody said...

BEAUTIFUL Amy! I just love the creative way you used the Graphic 45 paper with the stamps.

Chriss Blagrave said...

Absolutely beautiful Amy! The inside is, as always a treasure and surprise.
Can't wait to see the others that you will come up with. I just love it when products arrive and they truly inspire us!
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I just got gentele for my word verification...what a fitting word for your card ;)

Lillian Child said...

Simply stunning card creation, Any!! Love how you've carried the theme to the inside of the card as well. Simply lovely!!

Oliwiaen said...

I love Graphic 45 products, and I love what you made out of those papers. The card is definitely worth lifting! (well, which isn't :-)) I can't wait to see the rest of your G45 cards!

Linda Carson said...

Perfect! Absolutely picture perfect!

Carmen said...

A gorgeous card! I love the Le Romantique line...need to do some more with it!

Charlene said...

What are the words - gorgeous, creative, beautiful, striking? Its very pretty - those little stamps are perfect for the look.

Tanya S said...

This is so pretty! I am a fan of Graphic45 as well.So easy to get addicted to!!LOL.Great card hun!

Tammy E. said...

I can never seem to do vintage, although just like this card, I love it. Beautiful!

Mirabelka said...

I adore the second card! i don't understand how you could refrain from adding more embellies :)
this is pure beauty!!!

Jerri Jimenez said...

Leaves me breathless Amy! Absolutely incredibly beautiful design!

Heather said...

WOW Amy...Absolutely AMAZING use of colors and details and LOVE the layout! Absolutely STUNNING! Miss you!

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous work of art, Love everything about it!

Kellie Fortin said...

Amy- it is just simple breath taking!!!!!

Vera said...

WOW wow wow wow!!!
How amazing is this card :)
I only wonder how youre gonna send it :)
But its really Amazing

Greetz

Vera

Unknown said...

This is one gorgeous card.... love G45!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Anonymous said...

Amy,my son is getting married Oct. 16th. We're so excited, I'm working on the invitations right now and of course, trying to lose weight before I buy my dress! So this card really meant EXTRA to me...thanks for sharing! It's GORGEOUS!

Bev J. said...

Gorgeous card-thanks for the tip on the dp-will check it out.

paula tracy williamson said...

Honey I have seen this flower ribbon a hundred times...like can I acually put this on a card? Ok, this is AMAZING!!!! {did I add enough exclaimation points?} !!!

Lisa H. said...

well! this is stunning. goregeous use of those amazing products.