Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Design DIVAS OBG Blog Hop



Hello and Welcome to the Facebook Design DIVAS OBG Blog Hop!

The DIVAS are an eclectic group of ladies who love to fellowship and craft. We have this blog hop the third Wednesday of each month. We hope you will join us today and come back in the future to share in our fun and inspiration!

The theme for the hop is Oldies but Goodies! Our challenge is to use materials that are at least six months old and, more than likely, sadly neglected over time.

This is your first stop on the hop today and my card meets the criteria for the challenge from start to finish! I know sympathy cards are not ones we like to make necessarily, but they are needed for those we want to share our love and sympathy with.

I started with a white card base and layered patterned paper on the front. This paper has a beautiful floral pattern and I used a gold pen to outline and raise the flowers. I used a scalloped edge punch for the sides and distressed all the edges. The sentiment is stamped on parchment paper and cut with the Spellbinders long rectangle die. I added the birds in flight as an extra touch. This card is a little more subtle than I usually make, but I thought this paper was perfect for a sympathy card.

Your next stop on the hop is Melissa Cash. Please be sure to stop by and leave her some love!

Thanks so much for your visit today and we look forward to hearing from you!

Blessings to you,
Vicki

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19 comments:

  1. SusanApril 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Vickie!

    I'm a new follower and am excited to join in your hop! Your card is so pretty and you did a beautiful job. The birds are a nice touch!

    Susan
    http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  2. Payne Holler CardsApril 20, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    oh Vicki - gorgeous card to start off the Hop. Love your card - it's so soft, serene and peaceful...hugs GF (-:

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  3. Joanne TravisApril 20, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Vicki, this is so beautiful! I love the pretty green/monochromatic colors. Such a serene, lovely design.

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  4. Mary G.April 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Vicki, this is beautiful. Your talent always amazes me! I find that sympathy cards are so hard for me to make and I found out that I'll need to make one for a friend who lost her sister-in-law last night. I hope mine is half as beautiful as yours is!
    Great job!

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  5. JennieApril 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    This is beautiful Vicki!! Lovely design and love the way you did the birds in black, they just pop!

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  6. MelissaApril 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Vicki, your card is so pretty! Sympathy cards are so hard to make and you made this one look efforless! Thanks so much for playing along and starting the hop off with a bang!

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  7. CindyApril 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Very pretty, Vicki!! I too, love the way you added the birds in black!! I think it is a perfect choice for a sympathy card.

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  8. Cindy (Stamp With Me Cindy G/Stamping Therapy)April 20, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Very elegant Vicki. Perfect for a sympathy card as it will bring the recipient comfort.

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  9. KarliApril 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Hello my friend!
    So good to see your card creations again :) beautiful serene card that will bring comfort, no doubt. Hope you're well! Hugs~ karli

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  10. Auntie EmApril 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Your card is so soft and gentle. Perfect for a thoughtful sympathy card. Love the artistic touches.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  11. BarbaraApril 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    It's a lovely card, Vicki! I have to make some sympathy cards and it isn't easy. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  12. BrendaApril 20, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Vicki this is so beautifully and peacefully. Those birds in bloc really pop. Great start to the hop.

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  13. Scrapping JulieApril 20, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    very pretty vicky

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  14. Gina LindsayApril 20, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I struggle so much with sympathy cards, this one is very nice. Elegant and simple, love it.

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  15. SusanApril 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Hi again Vicki!

    I'm so glad you stopped over at my blog yesterday, thank you! That was such a nice comment! Anytime you want to "case" a project I have you go right ahead. Besides friendships we are here to inspire each other, right? You actually inspired me too. I'm working on a card and I wasn't quite sure what I should do with a square that's on it. When I saw the card you did above I noticed how you have a design going around the square where the sentiment is so I tried it and it came out perfect! I'm hoping to finish it, and it will be my next post, so you can see what I mean. But I wanted to thank you for helping me! :)

    Susan
    http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  16. KathyApril 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This is so pretty. Very elegant, this will no doubt bring some comfort to the recipient. Beautifully done as always. Good to see you crafting!
    Hugs~Kathy

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  17. DruApril 23, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Lovely card Vicki - so soft and sensitive. Beautiful inspiration as I find myself in need of a couple of these. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Dru

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  18. SusanApril 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Hi again Vicki,

    I have an award waiting for you over at my blog: http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

    Susan

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  19. AnneMay 14, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    So pretty and restful, love those birds
    Anne
    x

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