Growing up on an Illinois farm nearly 60 years ago definitely had its advantages. My days were spent outside on the back of a Shetland pony, while my evenings were spent curled up with a good book. I read every classic available to me, gleaned from the shelves of the “Bookmobile”, the library on wheels which visited our community every two weeks.
My days have changed radically since then, but one thing which remains unchanged is my love of books. Maybe that is why Stampin’ Up!’s Ex Libris bookplate stamp appealed to me so much. It reminded me of so many days gone by…
I hope you enjoy today’s card, created for this week’s Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- A matter of interpretation! I am usually so literal when it comes to sketches. But this time, I put my own spin on it, translating the three circles into three elements: two punched butterflies and a mosaic image from the Lovely Romance set. A little Blushing Bride card stock blossom, punched with the Boho Blossom punch, was crushed to create a rosebud and adhered to the middle.
- Flutterby! A Butterfly, punched from the a second Ex Libris image, flutters by!
- Magic! A Blender Pen and Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, and Always Artichoke inks were used to tint sections of the ornate Victorian image. Of course, a few Pearls work their magic.
Don’t you just love it when a card evokes memories? When I look at this card, so many childhood memories come flooding back. I feel the summer breezes blowing through my open bedroom window in the old farmhouse, and the warm tears rolling down my cheeks as I read Black Beauty. The smell of horses and hay punctuate the air. Yep…I LOVE it when a card does that!
What do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one. Of course, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
(Lexi Update: We are pleased to announce that as of Monday, Lexi has gained back 6 of the 10 pounds she lost. Woo hoo! Mondays will be her weigh-in days. We are supplementing her prescription food with “Lexi Stew”: Chicken, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, green beans, peas, blueberries, pears and apples…all cooked up in a Crock Pot.
Here it is…just waiting for me to put on the lid, and turn on the heat. Lexi only gets a tablespoon or two at a time, but it is so healthy. Of course, the Twins get a spoonful, too!)
