Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Inner Strength Card


Welcome! I hope this finds you well and reveling in the carefree, sunshine drenched days of summer! We've had an extended heat wave in Charleston, so I've been hiding out in the air conditioning as much as possible. My husband and I just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. Its hard to believe how quickly time flew by. I feel truly blessed we found each other all those years ago.
   
We have a new challenge starting at the Frilly and Funkie Blog and everyone is invited to play along! Jenny is our hostess and she'd like us to to 'get sentimental' for this challenge. There are so many fabulous quotes and sayings available for use on our projects. Whether you stamp it, print it, write it or die cut it, make your sentiment the main focus of attention on your vintage or shabby chic entries. For full challenge details simply click on the link above.

I built my card around a stamped sentiment that has deep meaning to me at this time in my life. I layered and distressed papers from Maja Design's Vintage Summer Basics collection, placing the sentiment front and center.


The embellishments are simple. Just a few roses that I purchased on Ebay, some die cut rose leaves, pearls,  and a twine bow. I couldn't resist adding a few dew drops to the rose leaves.



Thank you for stopping by! I'm incredibly grateful to be back and able to share crafty moments with you once again. I wish you a day filled with peace and happiness! 

Hugs,
          

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27 comments:

  1. mamablitgerJuly 1, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    Oh Nancy your card is beautifiul !! So romantic, vintage abd elegant !!! Love it ! Love that you kept it relativ simple. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs from Monica.. Spain

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  2. Jenny MarplesJuly 1, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Simply sensational Nancy. The words are so poignant and you have dressed them perfectly so that they remain the centre of attention. I absolutely LOVE it. Jenny x

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  3. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    So gorgeous Nancy, you create some of the most gorgeous cards and work Maja Design like no other! xx

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  4. SamraJuly 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Gorgeous creation Nancy!!! Thank you for the inspiration :)

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  5. CecJuly 1, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Fabulous card Nancy with such wonderful layers and your beautiful signature touches such as twine and flowers. The sentiment is lovely and I hope you know that they are you.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  6. PamelliaJuly 1, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Just gorgeous Nancy! Love the soft tones and your dew drops on the flowers is such an amazing little detail! Your sentiment is just lovely, big hugs :)

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  7. Mary ElizabethJuly 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    This is beautiful ... amazing tattered layers, beautiful flowers, and the bow and pearls add such lovely accents. Love this card!! -- Mary Elizabeth

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  8. Patty O'MalleyJuly 1, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  9. Mona PendletonJuly 3, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Gorgeous card Nancy! Love all the layers and distressed edges!

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  10. Tina GoodwinJuly 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the sentiment and beautiful embellishments.

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  11. UnknownJuly 4, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Hi Nancy, I love your card, the sentiment is just beautiful and I love the design. Thanks for joining our challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty and we hope to see you back with us soon. Jennifer DT member xx

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  12. KarinsArtScrapJuly 4, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    It's so beautiful Nancy
    Thanks for join us at
    {Digistamps4Joy DT Member}

    Karin

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  13. Jackie CJuly 5, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Very beautiful, love your design! great work, well done and good luck!
    Hugs, Jackie
    Digistamps4Joy.DT
    Member

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  14. Becca CrugerJuly 5, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    This is so incredibly soft and lovely... Usually neutral tones lead to such a muted design but there is something so bold and powerful about this. Gorgeous sentiment!

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  15. UnknownJuly 5, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    The vintage makes me smile. The dew drops on the leaves are lovely. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday, on our 190th Challenge. We appreciate you very much.
    Blessings, Carole

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  16. MichelleJuly 6, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    A stunning piece of work - fantastic layout and colours - thank you for joining us this time at Penny's Paper-Crafty and good luck - Michelle x

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  17. Marlene AtkinsonJuly 6, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Wow this is stunning, gorgeous sentiment and I great design and pretty detailing. Marlene DT

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  18. ZoraJuly 6, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Ooo love this card in soft brown colour.Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us at TTCRD this week and hope to se you again in our next challenge// Zora DT

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  19. Jo AnnJuly 8, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    This is so wonderful! I love everything about your card as it exudes vintage and the distressing is perfect. I especially love the sentiment too. We appreciate you joining our Challenge at Word Art Wednesday and hope you join us again this week for a brand new challenge. Leaving you the hope only God's Word can provide in Joshua 1:9 and it says, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Have an awesome week!

    Always,
    JO ANN
    http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    This is WONDERFUL Nancy. Seems like it should be in a frame on the wall with such a special sentiment and beauty. Thanks bunches for such a lovely inspiration. j.

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  21. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresJuly 8, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    This is truly a lovely card. Layers and layers of Shabby Goodness. I too love the verse. Thanks for the fun.

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  22. Asmah Zainal AbidinJuly 8, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    I really adore your gorgeous shabbiness card and the sentiment is very meaningful Nancy. Beautiful distressing great layering and the flower looks oh so romantic :) Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Digistamps4Joy this month. Come join us again next month. Have nice moments always Nancy :)
    Fondly,
    Asmah
    DS4J DT
    Qinaahana Arts and Crafts {My Blog}

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  23. Miss EmeraldJuly 9, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    Stunning card. Thanks for joining us at Card Mania Challenges. Good luck and hope you'll join us again.

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  24. JJuly 9, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    What a lovely card, and a beautiful colour scheme - Thank you for joining in with my challenge at Crafty Cardmakers & more...

    Jackie

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  25. Desire FourieJuly 11, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Nancy this is a wonderful creation with great attention to detail and perfect for our ‘ANYTHING GOES’ challenge. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Digistamps4Joy DT Member}
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  26. A Soul's HeartbeatJuly 12, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    What a beautiful card Nancy!

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  27. A.KarasiowaJuly 16, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Amazing card, love it. Thanks for sharing with us at Card Mania this time and hope to see you again soon :)

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