Monday, March 7, 2016

Remembering Gary's father

Unfortunately, I needed a quick sympathy card to get in the mail today.
This is one of my favorite ODB images!  I colored with chalk pencils to achieve a soft look.  The embossing folder is by Darice.  A bit of chalk sponged on the sentiment adds highlights to the texture. The cs I used is Recollections shimmery silver - I really like the result when it is embossed, and it is great for stamping images such as this one.
CHALLENGES ENTERED: 
Sketch/theme:         Stamplorations
Any; ODB image:   Our Daily Bread Designs
Chalk:                      Chalknstock
Color/Insp:              MHK Designs by Mynn
                                  Give a Crafter a Cookie
Touch/feely:             Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Any:                         Word Art

13 comments:

Sabrina Jackson said...

Dorothy, your card came out absolutely beautiful! It was so nice to meet you on Saturday and chit chat for a moment. I hope to see you again in November and maybe even before then! ;) Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Unknown said...

It is a lovely card for a sad occasion. The image is very delicate as are your colors. Thank you so much for entering our 221st challenge. We are always delighted to see your entries and appreciate your inspirational creativity.
Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
DT Member

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a sweet and beautiful sympathy card, Dorothy!! I just love the blue and the butterflies! Thanks for joining us at ODBD!!

Lin said...

The embossed sentiment has such a pretty font, and your soft colors are just right for this kind of card, Dorothy! Thanks for playing with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

Jerrie said...

Your background is so nice and calming. I love the subdued colors you have used. Thanks for playing along with us at MHK Designs!

Anonymous said...

Wow , stunning card thats for playing along at Give a Crafter a Cookie Lisa DT

Mynn xx said...

Dorothy, this is GORGEOUS! I am in LOVE with the soft colors--and those butterflies are fabulous! Thank you SO MUCH for joining us at MHKDesigns! Sending HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Shawna said...

Dorothy I first want to start by saying I am so sorry for your loss.. I do hope the recipient takes comfort with its beautiful soft tones. This card is wonderful and heartful. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful card with us. Please do take care.
All the best
Shawna DT

Shawna said...

Dorothy I first want to start by saying I am so sorry for your loss.. I do hope the recipient takes comfort with its beautiful soft tones. This card is wonderful and heartful. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful card with us. Please do take care.
All the best
Shawna DT

LauraJane:) said...

Lovely soft coloring. I'm sure this brought peace to the recipient. Thanks for playing at STAMPlorations:)

Peanut said...

So sorry for your loss, Dorothy. You've made a beautiful card for a sad occasion. Thank you so much for playing along and we hope to see more lovely projects from you.
x Asha

NanaConnie said...

Ooo, what a beautiful use of the colors from our inspiration photo! Love your coloring, Dorothy. It's really terrific to see you playing along in our challenge at MHK Designs this month. Good luck in the draw.
NanaConnie DT

Julie B said...

EFs are a great way to get texture and interest into a quick card. Sorry it was for such a sad occasion but thanks for sharing at STAMPlorations. :)