Well here I am after telling you I would be too busy to post. But instead of staying home today and getting through my to-do list, I had lunch out with a friend (YUM!) (and it saves time because I won't need dinner) and then had an idea for this week's Muse challenge. Who needs to pack?! We're not leaving until 6 am tomorrow! And apparently the weather is going to be super hot on Friday and then super cool on Sunday, (and rainy the whole time!) so that doesn't complicate anything does it? lol! I'll get to those preparations next, but I really did not want to let a Muse go by without playing along, especially one as beautiful as Cindy's!
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I focused on the slant of the focal panel and the die cut. I started by stamping the focal panel with an Impression Obsession Cover the Card background stamp. I used Sahara Sand, stamped off once, so that the lines would look soft and distressed. Then I used my new Impress distressed peace (isn't that an oxymoron?!) sentiment and added an old Stampin' Up punched snowflake, finished with Stickles to represent Cindy's pearls.
And now, I really do have to run - there's lots to be done in the next few hours! Any non-rainy thoughts you'd care to send in the direction of Chicago and Milwaukee would be appreciated over the weekend!
Perfectly amazing. What a beautiful card in beautiful colors, Ardyth! That green is so calm and lovely, and love the little snowflake. Way to get it all in before you go!! Woohoo!!! Bev
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! Thank you for sharing rather than packing!
ReplyDeleteCalm and gorgeous, Ardyth ... happy packing happy travelling, happy meeting up! Anita :)
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ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteLove this simple and elegant card. Wonderful take on the muse. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy packing! Sounds like you need a little bit of everything. This is an awesome take on the MUSE inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful and chic CAS designs ALWAYS rock!! LOVE this.
ReplyDeleteStamping off the background stamp was brilliant...it matches the distressed sentiment perfectly! Beautiful wee bits of sparkle on the snowflake! Seasonal serenity at its finest!
ReplyDeleteMy turn to visit YOUR blog for a change! Every time I visit the challenge blogs, the first card I always seem to want to vote for is one of yours!! Then I quickly realize I cant, but I sure to LOVE them all and think of you as being an amazing designer.
ReplyDeleteI also want to thank YOU for all the really sweet and very kind comments you leave on my blog. I may not be able to visit as many as I would like, but I sure do appreciate everyone who stops by and I am very grateful for the kind words and thoughts that so many, like you -- leave for me.
This card is one of my favorite and is SO lovely and truly reminds me of the true meaning of the Holidays...Peace, Happiness and LOVE!!
This is really beautiful and serene.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Ardyth - so soft and pretty - hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI love this, Ardyth. You are the Master of CAS that just goes over the top! I love the white space and that snowflake is just a wonderful addition- it goes so well with the sentiment and design. Thanks for taking time out of a busy time to play along:)
ReplyDeleteOh i love this Ardyth :)
ReplyDeleteKate x
I so love this card! You always amaze me with your use of the Muse inspiration!
ReplyDeletehahaha ... distressed peace ... that's a good one!
ReplyDeleteYou're the master at peaceful "peace" cards. Love the use of green, instead of the non-Christmas blue that's usually used for "peace" cards.