'Garden of Life' Card

Happy New Year! I hope you've enjoyed a lovely holiday season and that you're ringing in 2015 surrounded by those you love. We're celebrating at the Frilly and Funkie Blog with a brand new challenge. Nicole is our hostess and her theme is 'Anything Goes,' with the only guideline being your project be either vintage or shabby themed.

I created this 'Garden of Life' card for my sweet daughter who graduated from nursing school a couple of weeks ago. She has followed in the footsteps of my mother and me (we're a family of nurses). She's worked diligently these last few years and can now put those coveted initials, R.N., behind her name!     

I layered, distressed, and stitched my favorite Maja papers, hand painted the flowers, then added a few dew drops and a twine bow to finish off my little rose garden.  

Thank you so much for joining me today. My thoughts are with all of you as you celebrate with your family and friends. May this year bring you blessings and untold joys!  

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"	Ivory/White Jute Twine
Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - Vintage Summer Basics	Maja Design Paper - Vintage Summer Basics Sheets (16-30)	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray - Tattered Rose	Ranger Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder - Perfect Pearl	Ranger Inkssentials Mister Bottle

Other products used: Chipboard elements and flowers from my stash, Magnolia Rose Leaf die.

A Vintage Christmas Card

Hello my friends! It's hard to believe that December has already arrived, bringing with it the wonder and magic of the season. Many of us are in the midst of our preparations for this festive time of the year. For the new challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blog we're getting one step closer to finishing up our to-do lists by creating a vintage themed holiday card, and everyone is invited to play along. For challenge details just click on the link above and let the crafty fun begin!

I created a companion card to give with the ornaments I made for the previous challenge. I layered, distressed, and stitched my favorite Maja Christmas papers then created a holiday floral spray to compliment the chipboard sentiment.

    

I'm so happy you stopped by today! I've met so many wonderful friends in the world crafting and I treasure each and every one of you. I send wishes for peace, joy, and love!

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"	Dina Wakley Media Mediums - White Gesso
Ivory/White Jute Twine	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Antique Linen	Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - It′s Christmas Time	Sizzix Alternations Tim Holtz Thinlits Dies - Holiday Greens	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grungeboard Basics Plain
Prima - Say It In Pearls Collection - Mini Flourish with Roses

Other Products: Sue Wilson Classic Poinsettia die, chipboard sentiment, mini pine cones and berries from my stash.