Saturday, August 13, 2011

CR84FN 36

What a lazy Saturday I have had today.  It felt great to just sit and watch a little TV today.  With school starting this week and all the running around I've had to do, I really needed a lazy day.  I plan on getting in my craft room and making a card or two on Sunday.

I have a card to share with you that I made for the new CR84FN color challenge.  I was so excited when I saw all the new My Minds Eye Lost and Found 6x6 packs of paper.  I had to order them all.  I used the new Sunshine pack for this one.  LOVE the papers and I am afraid I am an addict.


Again I used the new Iconic Images set from PTI.  I wanted to use the sketch at Mojo Monday and was in need of a smallish image to fit inside the doily die.  The beautiful Silhouette was perfect.


OMGoodness!  Read the quote Scott found for the graphic this week.  I totally live by this rule.  I would be a mess if I worried about everything that comes around.  I have to tell this to myself a lot.  I used to suffer from severe anxiety after my son was born and found that if I live by this rule I can keep myself in line.  I even had to go to the emergency room because I thought I was having a heart attack.  I wore a heart monitor for a few days and found out that it wasn't my heart...it was anxiety.  I tell ya, worry and stress can and will make you physically sick.  When I look at these colors I think of a bright beautiful sunny day.  Who can stress about that?




Supplies:
Cardstock: Rustic Cream, Kraft, True Black
DP: My Minds Eye/Sunshine
Stamps: PTI/Iconic Images
Ink: Memento/Tuxedo Black
Ribbon: PTI/Fine Linen
Die: PTI/Doily
Border Punch: EK Success
Machine Stitching

Design Team:
Mona
Suzanne
Deborah
Stephanie
Sue
Andrea
Lisa



Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

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42 comments:

  1. Mona PendletonAugust 13, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    So elegant and pretty Heather! Love that new MME DP ~ a must have for sure! That black cameo image is striking!

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  2. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Don't you just love those kinda days.. So glad you got to relax.. Your card is sooooo pretty. I can see why you love that paper. It's wonderful..

    Have fun creating tomorrow..

    Hugs, Linda

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  3. ~amy~August 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oh heather..Sooo pretty!!

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  4. Karin ÅkesdotterAugust 14, 2011 at 12:17 AM

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  5. Karin ÅkesdotterAugust 14, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Just saw this at CR84FN and wanted to stop by here to say - WOW - what a BEAUTIFUL card! LOVE it!

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  6. HeatherAugust 14, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Heather,

    It is simply stunning!!!

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  7. Deborah FringsAugust 14, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Heather - brilliant card. Love the papers, the sweet doily and cameo - it's all just fab.

    It seems that Scott's quote has appealed to us all - and it's certainly something I try to live to. Take care, x

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  8. SudhaAugust 14, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Beautiful creation dear.

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  9. MarliesAugust 14, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I've just returned from my holidays and have been admiring the cards you have made in the last few weeks, they are all so gorgeous and so elegant! Beautiful, all of them!!
    hugs, Marlies

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  10. StellaAugust 14, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I am glad you had a relaxing and lovely day; life is so busy and we are always in a hurry. It's good to sit and relax now and than...

    Your card; I am drooling:) I love that silhouette. It's a fabulous focal point and I love these papers!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  11. RosAugust 14, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    LOve this card Heather it is just Perfect in every way ... beautiful ... makes me sigh ...

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  12. Inger Harding August 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Such an elegant and beautiful card Heather!!!
    Lovely colours and those papers looks so pretty!!

    ♥ Hugs, Inger

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  13. Bente FagerbergAugust 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Such a stunning card. Love how you placed the silhouette inside the doily. All the yellow just pops!!

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  14. Lisa SomervilleAugust 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Very striking! Love the pretty doily you added behind the silhouette.

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  15. LindsayAugust 14, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Totally gorgeous Heather! I adore the papers you've used and that silhouette!

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  16. Wendy ten HoveAugust 14, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    This is so pretty, Heather! Gorgeous stamp! In the first photo, I thought the card was orange, but in the second it's yellow, hi hi. Seeing the inspiration photos, I think it's yellow! ;-D But I love it in either color, just beautiful!
    hugs, Wendy

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  17. Andrea MAugust 14, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Positively GORGEOUS Heather!!! WOW! Love your use of the cameo image! The DP is fabulous!

    I try {try} to live by that rule as well. Some days it works better than others!!! I've also been trying in recent years to not worry about things before they happen (i.e. don't anticipate the worst possible scenario before you have more information). Again, it works most days and I'd like to think I'm happier for it. Anxiety can reek havoc on your physical and mental health for sure.

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  18. MarieAugust 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    What a fabulous card. I love the mix of papers and your intrepretation of the layout. That cameo is perfect.

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  19. farmhouse-storyAugust 14, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    gorgeous, heather!! love your corner bow and mme papers! have a great evening:)

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  20. Beverly MontezAugust 14, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Love this card!!! I am a sucker for anything with dots and this is just up my alley :)
    Super card!
    Xo

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  21. Suzanne CAugust 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful! Lovely stripe of black newsprint to pop your silhouette!

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  22. RizziAugust 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    VERY BEAUTIFUL HEATHER, YOUR BOW IS SO PERFECT. THE COLORS ARE WARM AND CHEERFUL. I JUST LOVE IT.
    RIZZI

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  23. cherryAugust 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    beautiful....i love and collect silhouettes. You are sooo talented Heather! cherry

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  24. Shannon WhiteAugust 14, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Wowzrs Miss Heather! This is just sooo Beautiful! Such a lovely delicate sunny card! Fab dp's.. I was actually just looking at that pack.. lol Think I might to just break down and get it.. lol I think I may share the addiction! lol.. So glad you got to have a lazy Saturday, those are the best! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  25. LynndaAugust 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    OMG Heather... your card is so gorgeous... i love this so much... the colors... the stamps... the die-cut... awesome !!! You are really genius my friend... hugs...xoxo

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  26. papertrails leaverAugust 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    wowzers Heather! Love this card! Gorgeous in every aspect!

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  27. Robin ThomasAugust 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    This may be my favorite yet! Well done. Of course!

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  28. CherylAugust 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    That paper IS pretty and you've made such a beautiful card with it! I love that you've put together so many things with dots...the designer paper, the doily, the border punch, and even the silhouette on a circle. Goes along with all the spools in the CR84FN challenge perfectly. Glad you had such a nice, lazy day Saturday. We all need one of those every now and then. ;)

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  29. TheresaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Heather, this is BEAUTIFUL! I love the image and the card's antique look. Just amazingly beautiful.

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  30. Amy KollingAugust 15, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    This is just beautiful Heather!!! I could NOT wait to see all these new papers in person.....my local scrapbook store got them in Friday and I ran to see them. I could have easily taken them ALL home but this one and a couple of others came home with me.....something about the yellow!

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  31. cnelsonAugust 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Perfectly LOVELY in EVERY way!!!

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  32. MargaretAugust 15, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Thanks for your visit and sweet comment. Love your card, very elegant. I am not ready for fall, would just like to enjoy summer a little longer. While it lasts...

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  33. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful card, Heather! Love the mix of pretty patterns and the lovely silhouette!

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  34. Lisa EltonAugust 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is absolutely DELIGHTFUL!!! I just adore polka dots (this paper is now on my must have list) and the lovely cameo...I think I need something like that too!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)

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  35. DaviAugust 15, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Very pretty card Heather! Love that dotted dp with the cool Silhouette!

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  36. Sue Lelli August 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    LOVE the silhouette, Heather, and that newsprint background! This is so PRETTY! LOVE the polka dots, too!

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  37. Melisa WaldorfAugust 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I love the contrast of the yellow with the black! Gorgeous Heather. I hope you are doing well!

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  38. Daniela DobsonAugust 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Love this!!! Looks like we went shopping for the same papers/colors :)

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  39. CyndieAugust 21, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    What a darling card! The pairing of the cameo with the vintage papers is just perfect!

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  40. igła i nitkaAugust 22, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Great card! So simple and ellegant!

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  41. Betty WrightAugust 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    This is beautiful! We used the same paper pack! Love it! The silhouette in black is perfect and just pops! Lovely card, Heather!

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  42. MariaAugust 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Very lovely paper combination! Love the silhouette on doily, ribbon, and sentiment! It's a perfect vintage card...LOVE IT! Take care!:-))

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!