Imagine...

It is Word Wednesday over at 365 Cards and this week the word chosen is "Imagine."  As I pondered my stamp images and clip art, I in the end decided on this beautiful image by Gecko Galz.  When I look at this mother gazing at her sleeping child, I see her imagining her daughter as she grows into a young lady.  I began by painting a paper lace border purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique with Victorian Velvet Distress Paint.  The top portion of the card front was stamped with various complimentary images received from Crafty Individuals using Victorian Velvet Distress Markers.  The clip art image was framed with a Tattered Angels Chipboard Frame and layered with a paper doily to the card front. Liquid Pearls by Ranger were added to the frame and seam binding bows, a sentiment and button were also attached. I'll also be adding this post to the Sunday Share Challenge at Frilly and Funkie. Thanks so much for stopping by.  Hugs, Yvonne

Holly Jolly Christmas

Greetings!  I have been off line for a couple of days while I spent some quality time with my vacationing sister.  Need to do that more often!  Sharing a card today that I made for Week 2 of Linda Coughlin's (The Funkie Junkie)12 Tags of Christmas.  You may recall, we are not required to make a tag, so I am focusing on cards to meet my quota needed for Christmas Cards.  I must admit, Linda stunned me with her tag.  It is gorgeous and quite different.  You need to take a peek! While you at it, check out Linda's Funkie Junkie Boutique for great items at great prices.  I did attempt to find foil sheets locally, but alas there were none and so I went in a different direction.  As for what inspired me, her sentiment, the gears (I used a Tattered Angels Postage frame covered in Stickles as a substitute for a Geared Frame, Santa (Oxford Impressions) and snowflakes (also OI).  The jingle bell is a punch from Martha Stewart.  Love the new tartan plaid braided tape I found at a sewing factory store yesterday.  It is quite flat and should go through the mail nicely.  Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you will consider joining in Linda's challenge.  Lots of time left!  Best wishes, Yvonne