Wednesday, June 27, 2012

One Tree

When I saw this sentiment from Create with TLC, I just knew I had to use it and I had the perfect stamps in mind to use!  I chose this gorgeous set of trees from Heartfelt Creations which I think are so elegant looking.  I decided to keep my style simple and aim for a more masculine look.  Here is my finished creation:

card recipe:
"One Tree" sentiment from Create with TLC, HCPC 3432
 "Magnificent Spruce Trees" from Heartfelt Creations,
My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally, SU Always Artichoke CS, 
Spellbinders die, burlap from The Funkie Junkie and various distress inks

I had so much fun playing with the distress inks for my sky, sponge daubers and the Inkssentials ink blending tool are perfect for applying the inks.  I also used my Tim Holtz ruler to make the faux stitching around the edges.  
I can think of so many different occasions for this card by drawing inspiration from the sentiment for the inside verse:  One prayer, one act of kindness, one kind word...

Thanks for visiting today, I love reading your comments and appreciate all your support!

Challenges entered:
Paper Playtime Challenge #77 - anything goes with sentiments
Love to Create Challenge #21 - anything goes
Incy Wincy Challenge - anything goes
Cutie Pie Challenge #21 - one for the boys


18 comments:

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Marsha! You picked the perfect images for the sentiment and colored the whole thing beautifully!

craftieodmae said...

I love this, those trees are fantastic and that sentiment is perfect with them!!!!!

Penny said...

Marsha, what a beautiful scene you created! The sentiment is just perfect with it! Love your card!! :^)
Hugs,
Penny

Unknown said...

A beautiful card. Love the verbage.

Frankie
fpete@gmail.com

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Marsha this is awesome, that scene you have created with the trees looks fantastic, such a beautiful design.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Nancy Hill said...

Love what you did with the whole card and the textures.

Patti P. said...

Love this Marsha, trees are one of my very favorite images and paired with the sentiment, perfect!!
Beautiful design.
hugs...

Trish. said...

Marsha this sentiment is so true. wonderful stamp, colouring and card.
Hugs Trish.

Kathy Peak said...

This is truly, "You've got talent!". Thanks, Kathy

kiwimeskreations said...

Lovely card Marsha - quite masculine and peaceful.
Blessings
Maxine

Wendy L said...

What a great card and sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Love to Create Challeng. Wendy DT. xxx

Flowergirl said...

Lovely card, beautiful image x
Thanks for joining in with The Cutie Pies x
Wendy x

Sue Nicholson said...

Beautiful card, lovely finishing embellishment. Thanks for joning us at Cutie pie Challenge, good luck, cheers Sue N x

Lisa said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card!! I love the beautiful trees!! Thanks so much for playing along at Paper Playtime :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Paper Playtime DT

Unknown said...

Love your card and that sentiment is perfect!! Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Create Challenge.
Z

Unknown said...

Love your card and that sentiment is perfect!! Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Create Challenge.
Z

happyscrapper said...

I love this card. The image is so fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy, and hope to see you back.
Hugz,
Christine

Lisa Cornwall said...

Gorgeous creation. Thanks for joining us at the Cutie Pie Chalenge this time.  Crafty little hugs. lisa. Xx

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