Love Deeply - Paper Smooches

This year marks the 40th wedding anniversary of my soon-to-be parents-in-law.  40 years is a long time to love and grow with someone.  What adventures the last 40 years must hold.

In celebration of their love, I made the following card.  It cannot do a lifetime of memories justice but I hope it expresses a portion of the love I share with them.

This card is being entered in the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge.

Materials:

• Paper: Recollections Paper Packs, and white and colored cardstock
• Stamps: Paper Smooches Stamps and Unity Stamps
• Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Memento Ink, and Copic markers.
• Embellishments: Twinery Twine, self-adhesive gems, and Tim Holtz embellishments
• Other: Fiskars - Trimmer, scissors, Fiskars Texture Plates and fabri-tac

Sorry About Your Broken Heart...

There are no words that can stop pain in its tracks.  No matter how hard we try and protect those we love, life happens...  Sympathy cards are some of the most difficult.  The following was created for a friend that just lost a loved one.  I can't say anything to take away the loss but I hope I can offer my love and support during the difficult moments. My prayers and thoughts go out to all those hurting.

Materials:

• Paper: Colored Cardstock
• Stamps: Unity Stamps - Stitched Up Heart
• Embellishments: Sewing machine, Twinery twine
• Other: Fiskars Trimmer, Copics - Lipstick Red, Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, Fabritac, Tim Holtz - Chipboard

Daisy - One of a Kind

Some days I just want to make the people in my life feel extra special.  This card was designed for that purpose.  On a normal day, this card will be sent to someone I love just to remind them that they are irreplaceable in my life.  

I started with a classic black and white theme hoping the color in the flower would stand-out on the background all the more.  I used Copic Markers to color-in the daisy; while adding a chip-board piece under the sentiment for a little dimension...

...eventually adding gems in two corners for completeness. 

Materials:

• Paper: Black and white standard cardstock
• Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
• Stamps: Unity Stamp - Layers of Life and Unity Grab Bag Special Collection 2
• Embellishments: Chipboard and self-adhesive gems
• Other: Fiskars Trimmer, Fabri-tac, Copic Markers