Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Two warm winter stockings and a nest of hope

I finally got a chance to play with my adorable Papertrey stocking dies! I cut two in each colour (white and Hawaiian Shores) then trimmed off the lower part to make the cuffs in contrasting felt. I thought the blanket stitch detail in embroidery floss was just the touch to make my stockings cozy and tie in the aqua mist colour. The little snowflake hung from each cuff is cut from the Basic Grey Jovial Blizzard patterned paper I used in the background.



My next card came together surprisingly quickly last night after I thought about the idea all day. I wanted to make a card for this month's Color Cue challenge, a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Such soft delicate colours. I was also inspired by the ring my hubby gave me for our anniversary this year just in time for my trip to CHA Chicago to meet up with Taylor and her team. I love silver, nests and pearls!!!

So here's what I've got! I looked back through previous Mojo Monday sketch challenges and thought Mojo157 was perfect to showcase my nest of hope made from silver wire and a pink pearl bead. I also played with the letterpress technique again now that my new Papertrey impression plates have arrived! I didn’t really give the white pigment ink time to dry and let it smear on the panel but I like the effect.
The ribbon accent just seemed right as a pink ribbon for breast cancer support. I created my sentiment on my computer and printed on PTI rustic white cardstock. It’s hard to tell in the picture but I embossed the pink panel with my Cuttlebug Leafy Branch embossing folder to tie in with "the tree of life and the nest of hope" theme. A little corny, eh?

Here's my wire and pearl nest closeup...



I'd love to hear what you think...
~Nancy

9 comments:

Jo said...

Oh my goodness Nancy that ring is utterly beautiful! And your card is stunning and so fun at the same time!!

Melissa Sauls said...

The stocking card is absolutely adorable and the stitching is just perfect! What a GREAT idea! This last card is an absolute stunner though!! I just love how you mimic'd your gorgeous ring. Glad you are liking your texture plates. :)

Karen Giron said...

Love, love, love!!! The stockings look so warm and perfect and oh my, that nest! love it!!! The pink pearl in the middle is wonderful!

Jinny Newlin said...

Just beautiful! Absolutely love that little, wire nest and pink pearl! The perfect, finishing touch!

Beebeebabs said...

Very cute cards tfs!!!

Jen Carter said...

I love the pearl nest you created!! That is so unique and beautiful!

Karen B. said...

You've showcased a bunch of awesome techniques with beautiful execution. Love your design.

Elise said...

Yowza! Nancy! These are gorgeous! Your work is FLAWLESS! I'm positively delighted that you were inspired by the W9 Color Cue: so sorry it took my so dreadfully long to get over here to admire your beautiful pieces! We have a VERY exciting color challenge going on right now... I sure hope you'll share you talent with us, once again!

Dawn said...

Love how you took inspiration from your ring for that incredible nest of hope. Such a beautiful metaphor, and a beautiful card.

Thanks for playing along with us at Wplus9!