Sunday, June 30, 2013

Delight in Little Things




Hi everyone.  First of all, thanks to all my friends for their wonderful birthday wishes, cards and gifts - I am blessed to have so many wonderful friends!  I am excited to share my first card with you, using my new camera that I got for my birthday.  Yep, the old one was on it's last legs and I haven't been happy with the clarity for a long time, so I dropped some (strong) hints to my hubby, and voila ... a new camera. :)  Still learning how to use it, so please bear with me as I navigate the learning curve :)

Today's card is for CAS(E) this sketch! #34 challenge.  The green material (used for panel on front and strip on inside of card) ... is the packing that came with a pot of begonias that I got from my friend Liz.  It's almost like facing material ... a bit stiff, but a little transparent.  Anyways, I thought is was such a beautiful color that I couldn't throw it away, so I used some on my card - so fun!

I scored two lines on my card front to represent the horizontal strip, but they didn't show enough, so I pierced a line above the top, and below the bottom scored lines to add more definition.  The maple leaf is done with the watercolor spritz technique ... and the sentiment is a sweet one that I just received from my friend Peggy - thanks Peggy!! :)

Here's the sketch:





Stamps:  Gently Falling (SU!); Delight in little things (studio g)
Paper:  White (C.C. Designs); watercolor
Ink:  Old Olive, Gumball Green, Crumb Cake, Summer Starfruit (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), scoring tool; paper piercing template, tool & mat; water mister, Stamp-a-ma-jig, green material, glue, adhesives, and dimensionals

I cut two frames from white and glued the green material between them to hold everything in place.

The maple leaf is a 2-part stamp ... I inked the inside randomly with Crumb Cake, Summer Starfruit and Gumball Green stampin' write markers.  I misted it with water and stamped onto watercolor paper.  Once dry, I inked the matching outline stamp with Gumball Green ink, misted with water and stamped on top (using my Stamp-a-ma-jig for lining up).  I fussy cut the leaf out.





Here's a close-up:






25 comments:

Darnell said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Lolly! How is that isn't written on my perpetual calendar??? I'm sorry I missed it! Your card is a watercolor delight in every way!! Love, Dolly

Marlou McAlees said...

stunning card Loll and belated happy birthday to you, what a lovely surprise to get a new camera :) ♥

Monika Reeck said...

ooh wooow I love your leave this is really gorgeous and love all green on your card, simply but adorable.....GORGEOUS CARD....


I am joining also the challenge on CASE THIS SKETCH and my card is number 44 if you would like to see it on my blog and I would be glad if you could leave me some love..many thanks before and hugs...Monika :)

Unknown said...

Happy, happy, happy birthday Loll. Hope you're having a wonderful day - and delighted to see that your hubby actually took the hint and got you a super camera! Another gorgeous card. Love that you've recycled (upcycled?) that gorgeous packaging -mit looks fab as a backdrop to your pretty leaf. Enjoy the rest of your special day.

Karen x

Canonbury creations said...

Happy birthday Loll, love your card! Fabulous layout, love that leaf, you are the definitive queen of CAS:) Enjoy your new camera.
Val x

Carole said...

So fun to look at packaging from a crafter's vision. Love that green textured framed then enhanced with the maple leaf. Gorgeous. Happy Birthday wishes late but sincere. Be well Carole

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous green with the white. LOVE your beautiful spritzed and cutout leaf. I have that set just because of you my friend. Your creations are ALWAYS sooooo inspiring. TFS

Happy Birthday again my friend :-)

Cathy said...

Hi Loll, Happy belated birthday, hope your day was wonderful and woohoo, a new camera! :) Gorgeous card, love the frame and the beautiful greens. Cathy xx

Bonnie said...

Happy birthday a little late, Loll! What a beautiful card! The leaf is so realistic and the green panel is gorgeous! I'm glad you didn't throw it away. And as always the white space lets the colors shine!

None None said...

This is stunning and I love how you stamped the leaf.

Danielle Vincent said...

Happy belated birthday dear Loll! Nice to hear that you had a great day. Absolutely LOVE this card - that leaf is amazing. I didn't know that CAS could also be so elegant. Hugs D

lostinpaper said...

My camera hints have not worked with my husband as yet.... maybe I need some tips from you lol. Love your fabulous card, especially the fabric window, it's genius!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS(E) this Sketch this week!

shirley-bee said...

Belated happy birthday wishes, Loll! Your card is beautiful and serene, and I love that you've matched the sentiment colour, it looks so classy.

Nonni said...

Belated birthday wishes, dear Loll! I love how you've recycled in this card -the leaf is so pretty too. Congrats on the new camera, well done hubby! :)

Julia Aston said...

Love that leaf Loll - and the pretty paper you recycled from your plant! Happy belated b'day!

Gramma Sarah said...

A very Happy Birthday to you Loll - belated, but sincere. Again, you have hit the bullseye! The leaf looks shiney . . . is it the camera or did you do something with your ink? Congrats on the new camera! Great pic. Sarah

Anonymous said...

Aww man, I missed your birthday? WTH? Happy ♫♫♫ Birthday to you! ♪ ♪

I love the card, soft and gentle looking. Special! Sending birthday hugs your way!

Mary H. said...

Oh my, do we share a birthday (6/29)? And big Belated Happy Birthday wishes! I got a new camera too (from me to me...I knew what I wanted!) Your photography was great before, but I expect it will be even better when you get used to your new camera. Absolutely love this stunning card. That leaf is so gorgeous against the green & white. What a marv idea to use your pretty packing material too. It certainly helped to make this outstanding card. Very crisp & fresh effect. TFS and big Birthday Hug to you.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful leaf card, just gorgeous, love that color green, looks great Loll.
hugs
Donna

Karen M said...

Stunning card - I love your beautiful design:) hugs xx

Anonymous said...

Do hope you had a very happy birthday, Loll, a new camera is definitely a fun way to celebrate! This is a delight ... love the lime fabric you 'upcycled' ... and the bloom is so dimensional! Anita :)

Chrissy Larson said...

SO pretty! I love the monochromatic color scheme and that leaf is AWESOME!

Happy Dance said...

Congrats on being a CTS favorite with this card. It's simply gorgeous. Have a great weekend. Bev

Nandini said...

Congrats on being a CTS favourite. I just loved your card! The colours are so lovely and the look is so very elegant! So now I am your newest follower. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your 'Favorites' spot at CTS, Loll, with this lime loveliness! Anita :)