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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Keep Climbing!

Hello friends!  I hope you have had a wonderful weekend!  It's raining here and I'm loving it!  There's a touch of fall in the air and it's my favorite season of the year!  I can't wait for the leaves to start turning!

I wanted to share a card I made for this week's sketch challenge on SCS.  I used two of this month's release sets from Our Daily Bread designs, as well as one older set. The new sets are Keep Climbing and Mountain The older set is Bird Border and Corners. I wanted to go monochromatic so I stamped with Memento London Fog ink on Flourishes White, and did some sponging of clouds and edges. My base is Mark's Finest Papers - Mossy Sage. The Spellbinders I used are Mega Ovals and Scalloped Mega Ovals. I used a SU! corner rounder punch, and three Carl punches for my little floral embellie. I had fun with this one as I love layers, yet I kept it simple and quick in design. Although I love to color.... it's nice to just stamp too!

Don't you love this sentiment?  I can attest to it's truth!  

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Craft a Scene -  must include a Scene -  Trees, Trees, Trees, Crafty-Emblies -Picture Perfect (I think this is the perfect photo I'd love to take), No Matter Which Challenges - Die Cuts and/or Punches, Di's Digis Designs -  Use more than one die cut or punch,Word Art Wednesday - use the free digi Scripture or any encouraging sentiment/Scripture.


Well, that's it for me today!  I hope you find yourself on the highest mountain this week!

Blessings,
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35 comments:

  1. Silke LedlowSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Absolutely amazing card Grace! I love you designed this card! PS..I'm ready for Fall :) at least the humidity has gone down and Summer does't feel as hot anymore...enjoy! Hugs ~S~

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  2. ConniecrafterSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Wow that is one Gorgeous card, love the monochromatic colors, terrific design and stamping!

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  3. Tenia NelsonSeptember 16, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    This is sooooooo gorgeous!!!

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  4. kiwimeskreationsSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    This is stunning Grace - absolutely beautiful.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  5. Karen LetchworthSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Having to make sympathy cards is never "fun", but.....I really feel that this is so beautiful and trust that it will be a blessing, comfort and encouragement to its recipient. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this with us at Word Art Wednesday this week, Grace. Your beautiful art is a blessing to me, and I appreciate your participation SO much.
    God's blessings to you,
    Karen L
    Word Art Wednesday

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  6. brendaSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    You've made a beautiful job of what are always difficult cards Grace.

    Thank you so much for joining us at Craft a Scene challenge this month.

    B x

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  7. kathi17September 17, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    What a beautiful card Grace. That sentiment is wonderful, and I love the monochromatic colors. I also love the layers, and the way you used one of my favorite stamps, the Bird Borders and Corners. That set works so beautifully with the mountain!

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  8. Sandra Wright.September 17, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    This is absolutely stunning,just perfect for our theme over at Crafty-Emblies. All the wonderful frames with gorgeous images and that amazing sentiment...its beautiful.
    The colour choice is fabulous...I adore it.

    Sandie x

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  9. Carla S.September 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Grace! I love the soft monochrome colors and the wonderful message! Hugs!

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  10. Chris Olsen, GlowbugSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    You are so creative Grace!! You know how much I love this card since I already told you but it is definitely worth telling you again. LOVE what you did with the sketch. The monochromatic colors and your use of different stamps. GORGEOUS!!

    hugs,
    Chris

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  11. NancyDSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Oh Grace, I love it when you join our challenges. This is such a lovely card with wonderful scene and sentiment. Thank you for joining us this month at Craft a Scene. NancyD

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  12. RietSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    What a wonderful card Grace.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  13. marionSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Lovely card Grace, so stylish, hugs, Marion

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  14. LoriSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Grace, Your card is just Awesome! It took me a while looking at it to see what you did with this sketch. I am going to have to go on SCS to see what this sketch is. The way it is layered gives a totally dimensional look to it. I love it. Thanks for sharing! Hugs Lori R.
    http://stampninklady.blogspot.com/
    stamper572000@yahoo.com

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  15. seamomSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I have no words; only awe.........

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    WOW Grace: What a stunning card!! So beautiful. ALL your cards and projects are so lovely. I look forward to seeing what you create next. Thank you for sharing your talent.

    Margie F.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    beautiful cards...

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  18. Merilee LaneSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Grace, this card is so different than anything I've ever seen, yet so absolutely gorgeous!

    Thank you for always providing me with wonderful inspiration.

    Merilee

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  19. StephanieSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    What an absolutely stunning card!! Wow! I love the monochromatic look.

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  20. scrappingnanaSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Just gorgeous. Love the scene and the soft color. TFS

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  21. cherylSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    oh wow this is simply stunning,the detail is just amazing bless you for playing at crafty emblies,this month hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

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  22. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Thank you for entering our second theme 'picture perfect' over on the Crafty-Emblies blog/page.

    This card is absolutely stunning! I love the fact you have kept to one colour but gotten so much detail with that colour! The masking is gorgeous and shows off the stamping perfectly. Love the layers you have used and that gorgeous scene is shown off so well. Absolutely LOVE it.

    I hope you will visit us again and partake in our future challenges on Crafty-Emblies.

    Hugs Lisa xxxxxx DT

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  23. Mary R.September 18, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Oh my goodness this is a beautiful card oh my it took my breath away.

    MaryRedford

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  24. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    OMG this is STUNNING, so elegant, absolutely beautiful stamping. Thanks for playing along with us this month at NMW Challenges, good luck. Hope to see you again for our next challenge. Hugz Suzanne

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  25. Clare CurcioSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful work as always, Grace! The color is awesome, and I really like the layering of panels. Hugs!

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  26. BeccaliteSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Beautiful, simply stunning. I love the colour tones and the sentiment is so so true. The flower embellishments are so delicate and add to the overall effect so beautifully. Fantastic card.

    Thank you for joining in with us on our second challenge over at Crafty-Emblies.

    Great Big Huge Hugs

    Becca xxx

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  27. UnknownSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Very very elegant ! just beautiful ... Thank You for joining us in the Picture Perfect Challenge over at Crafty-Emblies x

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  28. Sue's Crafty CornerSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    A gorgeous card and lovely sentiment. I love the monochromatic look to this.

    Sue x

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  29. AngelaSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Beautifully worked card here. Love the subtle shades and how you've built up the layers with the frames. And the sentiment is truly inspirational.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Emblies.

    Ax

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  30. adablog14September 23, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Ciao Grace...
    This card is super beautiful as all the others. You are fantastic and you are an artist. Excuse me but I don't speack english well.
    soon Ada from Italy

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  31. LorraineSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    A stunning card. Beautiful colours and stamping.
    Thanks for joining Di's Digi Challenge this fortnight and good luck.
    Lorraine x

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  32. LenoriaSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    This is such a gorgeous card, so awe inspiring and peaceful!

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  33. TkatSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    WOW!!!!!!! your card is soo amazing!!! love the softness of it -- yet there's so much detail! beautiful stamping :)

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  34. Pattie J.September 28, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    awesome and stunning. what gorgeous colors and so well done...beautiful...thanks for sharing.

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  35. Kelly SchelskeSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Wow!! This is gorgeous! Thank you for playing along with us at Di's Digis!

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