Being Strong!

My brother recently lost his wife quite suddenly and unexpectedly!  It was a shock to all of us.  I wanted to send him a Thinking of You card to let him know I'm keeping him in my prayers and thought each and everyday!

This is a CASE of a card designed by Liz Thayer for her class that I attended way back in the fall of 2013.  It has been lurking in my "To Do" stash of partially completed cards needing to be finished.  I made some of my own modifications and changes to enlarge the card, add a bit of sparkle, and change the sentiment as well.  I added a new Natural Ivory card base plus a dark brown glitter mat layer to the already existing Crumb Cake mat layer and my card became a thinking of you card rather than a thank you card.  I also decorated the inside and added my own computer-made verse.

I'm really pleased with the added layers and glitter paper.  It really dressed up the card a lot.  I think my brother will be pleased with his card and really like the inside verse, as it fits the occasion perfectly.  Take a peek below at the finished card inside and out.

Ingredients:  Stampin' Up products:  Cardstocks--Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue. Ink--Crumb Cake, Early Espresso. Stamps--Truly Grateful stamps (circle bg, acorns-2013 Holiday). Dies--Window Framelits Collection ((2013-14 Annual). Embossing Folder--Stylish Stripes. Festive Paper Piercing Pack. 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon. Linen Thread. Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  Other:  Recollections Signature 12" Assorted Glitter Pad (dark brown). EK punch: Victorian Corner.

2012 Christmas Card for #3

My youngest two children are next on my list.  I chose this little Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread card for Jackie.  Last year she was busy baking lots of holiday cookies for family and friends, and of course, gingerbreads were part of the mix.  This card design was taught by my sister, Heidi Gonzales (My Lil' Scrap Corner) and I re-created it in a larger and square card.  I also added the little rhinestones in the upper left corner.  You ask, why remake the same card only larger, and that would be because Jackie places the cards she receives in shadow box frames according to the season or holiday time at hand.  Her cards need to be 5-1/4 inch square to fit her frame.  I know she will like Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread to add to her frames.