It is very rare that I do a card challenge but there are so many good challenges out there so I decided to start getting involved in them as often as I can. This is the very first time that I have ever done a challenge for the weekly challenge at the Card Positioning System. I had a lot of fun making my card. It was easy to do. The sketch was all done for me so that was a plus! I made my card a Thank You card for a very special lady. I'm ashamed to say that my card to her is long over do. I hope that she will like it. :) The hardest part for me was taking a picture of the card. It card 4"X 9" long card. I put it inside of my light box and for some reason it would not stand up straight. So I took it out and took a picture of it in my stamp room, in a window, outdoors and I hate all of the pictures that I took. The picture below is the one that I dislike least. I will ask Wayne what the problem is with my light box and get it fixed fast. :)
~ Stamps:
Comfort & Peace from Gina K. Designs. The sentiment that I used is from from Cornish Heritage Farms.
~ Inks:
Chestnut Roan from Colorbox Fluid Inks.
~Card-stock:
4 x 9" Pre cut and pre scored Ivory card from Stamping Memories. Vineyard designer paper from Cosmo Cricket. Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip card-stock from Stampin'UP!
~Accessories:
Cotton lace from Wrights. Pearl pin from Making Memories and tiny pearls from K& Company.
~Tools:
Corner punch from Creating Memories.
~Technique:
Stamping Off.
So easy, fun and done with one thank you card now to start making more. I owe so many of them.
Today I took my camera outdoors to take pictures of the the yellow Finch birds that come to visit us. We have 3 feeders up on the tree that is nearest to our patio. Wayne took a beautiful picture of one of them and I wanted to take one too. I would show you his picture but I have to get it from his computer and he is not at home right now. Anyway, those of you who love to take pictures of birds know that it takes lots of time, patience and endurance. Well I have the first two things. Truth is it hurts me physically to stand and hold still for longer then 10 minutes. But I am determined to get a picture before the summer is up. ;) Anyway, while trying I decided to move a little and look around so that I would not feel so stiff. I'll be darned! Miss Daisy deer (my new name for her)decided to walk across my backyard about 10 feet away from me. The entire lenght of my yard!!!! Right in front of me. By the time I realized this she realized that I was a human and of course started running into our woods. I did get a few fairly good pictures of her. She did not escape me completely. Ha-ha.I also took some pictures of an adorable little red squirrel. I will try again tomorrow to get a Finch picture.
I also went for my 2 mile walk. The heat is on now. I only have about 2 weeks left to make my goal of walking 4 miles. Tomorrow I will be walking 3 miles as long as it does not rain. I'll get there yet! So that has been my day. Of course I also cleaned my house and did laundry too.It was a good day. :) I would love to hear what your day was like. I hope that all of you are having a wonderful week so far. Smile. :)
Mary this is gorgeous!!! I love every element!!!
Posted by: Keri Lee Sereika | June 18, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Mary... it's beautiful! Great colors and images... love the lace. TFS!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | June 18, 2008 at 10:32 PM
WOW! This is stunning! Love the lace, the stamps... everything! Thanks for playing along at CPS! Gorgeous work!
Posted by: kandis | June 18, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Lovely card, Mary! The lace is such a pretty touch. I must say I am pleased with my day - I got 5 cards finished & I like them all - so I'm pretty happy. Now I need to walk because I've had no exercise whatsoever! Have a blessed night!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | June 18, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Hi Mary Love love this card ...hope you get to walk I'm headed to my pool to exercise ...the water is warm so it's a joy to go in! D
Posted by: Doreen | June 19, 2008 at 07:18 AM
This is a beautiful card and I always reading your blog. Good luck on the walking. I try to walk two miles every day.
Posted by: Joan | June 19, 2008 at 07:28 AM
So,so Pretty Mary. I love the vintage lace.
Posted by: Stamper Gail | June 19, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Lovely! Like the lace and the color scheme and the layout and it's perfect. Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: nise | June 20, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Absolutely stunning card. Love the image. So glad you played along on the CPS blog. ;)
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | June 21, 2008 at 04:30 AM
Another gorgeous card Mary! I love the color and you rocked that layout!
Posted by: Gina K. | June 21, 2008 at 10:14 PM