Green Doily with Aqua and Cream

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Green Doily with Aqua and Cream

Today's card was inspired by Dawn's challenge on the Papertrey Ink forum, to make something inspired by this lovely photo on Pinterest. I chose the photo's aqua, green, and cream for my colors, and those intricate china patterns reminded me of doilies and lace. Thanks, Dawn, for a fun challenge!

Card details:

Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) aqua mist, ocean tides (muted teal), new leaf (green), vintage cream, and the bitty dots print from PTI ocean tides pattern pack.
Dies are PTI wonderful words: thank you, Parisian lace doily, and loop de loop. Note: the "thank you" is cut from ocean tides, though my monitor makes it look a bit like the green.
Embroidery floss is DMC ecru (cream) and 703 (green), tied in a square knot.
The vintage cream panel is edged with Copic marker BG72.

Created for Operation Write Home, "supporting our nation's armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them." (385)

3 comments:

tonyamaries said...: This turned out wonderful! I love the loops! Great take on the inspiration photo!; June 20, 2014 at 11:06 AM
karen h said...: Very pretty! I love how you have the loop-de-loop die peeking out...it complements the doily die too.; June 20, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Gina said...: Lovely! And a great take on the inspiration!; June 20, 2014 at 2:51 PM

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Starting in early 2016, most of my cards are now made for Operation: Quiet Comfort.
As explained on their web site, "Operation Quiet Comfort exists solely for the purpose of honoring and comforting America’s military men and women who become sick and injured while serving in harm’s way. We also provide support to those who care for them. We collect, package and ship supplies for U.S. Military men and women receiving care at medical facilities abroad." These packages also include cards with messages of support and encouragement ... "thinking of you, patriotic, thank you, cheerful cards." I'm happy to have the opportunity to support our troops in this way.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014