Hello everyone! Here it is Friday already and I'm wondering where this week went to! With Friday comes the Clear Dollar Weekend Sketch Challenge over on PCP. There is a link in my right side bar if you'd like to play along!
Alex chose the colors for this week. She chose Ridinghood Red, Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery, and White or Kraft for a neutral.
I started to get out my new Charlie Horse, but thought... no... I don't think Charlie would look good pink, red or green! I never know how literally you have to take the color challenges... but I decided to err on the safe side! :)
I used the Diagonal Double Pocket Card found here by Claudia Rose. All the stamps are from the newly released Clear Dollar Set called "Words of Gratitude". I love this set! There are so many different ways to use it! You can find this set and many others at the Clear Dollar Store
I wasn't sure if I could make these colors work without images to tie them together but I think they look ok! The double pocket card is super easy to make and for that I used Certainly Celery DP from last year. I stampoed all the sentiments with Memento Tuxedo Black, and then cut out the scalloped circle and heart with Nestabilites. I added a Blush Blossom "flower" die cut from QuicKutz to the circle. I used my Magic Matter to mat the heart. I ran the two bookmarks through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dot and flower (?) folders. For the bottom panel I made a belly band with GP White which I ran through the bug with the swiss dot folder... and then I adhered my circles to that. I used some Chipboard "buttons" from my stash (I think these were Memory Makers but not sure). I sewed them on with Linen thread. I wanted to do flowers but just didn't have the right colors so these worked out perfectly.
The swiss dot ribbon on the back bookmark is from Hobby Lobby and the thin white is from Michaels. There is a tiny Thank You Charm that came from HL as well.
Thanks for taking a peek at my blog! I hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day... and a blessed weekend! We are going to TN to visit our daughter, son in law and the kids. This will be the first Mother's Day in 11 years that we can be together on Mother's Day! I'm so happy to 
have them living only 2 hours away!!! God has been so good to me!
have them living only 2 hours away!!! God has been so good to me!
This is extremely beautiful, Grace. Wow, I just love it ;D
ReplyDeleteWow Grace this is beautiful!! love what you have created!!! Always love looking at your creations!!
ReplyDeleteYou do such gorgeous work girl, and this is gorgeous. I know..the time is flying by.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creation!! You did a fabulous job with those colors!!
ReplyDeleteGrace, your card is amazing. So much detail. I love the pocket card. The embossed tags are fantastic. What a wonderful card using the Gratitude set.
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty Grace. Love the embellishments and embossing! You're such an inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteI love your card, Grace. I can't wait to get some CDS stamps so I can participate in the color challenges. God's blessings to you on mother's day!
ReplyDeleteGrace, what a stunning card this is! I adore the double pocket design and all your lovely detailing is exquisite! Just as beautiful and inspiring as ever, my friend! I wish you a most fabulous mother's day! hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat project. I love the way your sentiment is spread out over the different layers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Grace. Love those double pocket ones, there's so much scope for decoration. You have made a smashing one here. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Grace,l love the colour.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.x
Beautiful card Grace! Have a wonderful Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day my friend!! Your card is just lovely - what an asset you are to CDS - you display their product so beautifully!! I love the way you have made this card...it works so well without an image...a credit to you Grace!!! Thank you for sharing your 'gift' with us - God bless you!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely, that thank you set is gorgeous and you display it so well. I like those cardboard buttons, they accent it nicely and that charm is a nice touch! I appreciate your detailed instructions too.
ReplyDeleteI am so very happy for you that you will be able to spend Mother's day with family for the first time in a long time, enjoy it!!! Big smooches!
Oh wow effect with this one. its got so many layers of goodness, don't know where to start. just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is one beautiful creation Grace. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteGrace, this card is outstanding!! You are so very creative and all your card are just great! You have a huge talent and I am glad you are sharing it with us. Your cards are all inspirations!!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Grace, this is so gorgeous!!!! You never cease to amaze me with your creations. Keep them coming, they sure make me feel better just seeing them on the computer. Hugs, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Grace. Alex chose your card to display on her blog this am. And I can see why.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card as always! I love visiting your blog because i always leave inspired :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, Grace...I love the pocket card design and your worked the colors and stamps to perfection!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDelightfully wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGrace, you have been busy while I was in Tokyo! Your projects are just gorgous as usual!
ReplyDeleteMy fav card you made while I was away is the Praying for You card. It reminds me of the cherry blossoms here, which have now blown away! I miss them!
Wonderful color combination. I think it looks so spring and strawberry like.
ReplyDeleteOh, this card is precious! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is fabulous! I may have to case this one. Excellent work.
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