Sunday, August 9, 2020

More Encouraging Words . . .

Hello Friends & Happy Sunday to you!

I've been in the crafting cave today working on a few more cards of encouragement.  I knew some of the stamps I wanted to work with, now I just needed a sketch as a starting point and I spotted this sketch over on the Mojo Monday Blog.

 

 I actually made two cards.  Even though they both follow the basic sketch design, I did take a few liberties to 'make the card my own'.  

CARD #1

On this card I have used the anchor image from the Divinity Designs stamp set called 'Anchor'.  My coloring was done using both Spectrum & SU pencils.

 

 The sentiment comes from an very old JustRite Stamp set called 'Anchors Away' (I don't think this company is in business any longer.)  I have used Tutti Designs Scallop Stitched Circle die cuts for the front panel and also Tutti Designs Scallop Stitched Rectangle dies for the sentiment. 

 Tutti Designs - Scalloped Stitched Nesting CirclesTutti Designs - Scalloped Stitched Nesting Rectangles

 
CARD #2

Here is where I have taken a few liberties with the design by changing the focus image to a rectangle vs circle but the basic sketch is still very visible.  My focus sentiment is by Divinity Designs and is called 'Every Minute'.  Nuvo White Crystal Drops were used to create the 'pearl' accents.


 Challenges to share in:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Use Your Favorite Tool (Vagabond for die cutting)
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge # 499 - Nautical

The Artistic Stamper August Creative Challenge - ATG
Aud Sentiments Challenge #257 - ATG + Sentiment

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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10 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieAugust 9, 2020 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful and creative and loving the sentiments. xx

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  2. Julee (Vervegirl)August 10, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    Such beautiful cards! So glad you could join me for Mojo Monday!

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  3. Verna AngerhoferAugust 10, 2020 at 6:48 PM

    Wonderful cards. I especially love the coloring on the first one.

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  4. Leslie MillerAugust 10, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    Really nice, Darlene. You're on a roll. I sure do love the image and sentiment on the first card, especially. Your coloring is outstanding!

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  5. ConniecrafterAugust 10, 2020 at 9:49 PM

    They are both terrific and would make good masculine cards!

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  6. DebbieAugust 11, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    What a lovely card.
    Thank you for entering our Challenge at
    AUD Sentiments
    this week. Looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
    Crafty hugs
    Debbie Maddock – DT AUD Sentiments
    My blog

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  7. SandyAugust 14, 2020 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful Nautical card. Thank you for playing along with us over at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges.
    -Sandy, DT

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  8. Aimeslee WinansAugust 14, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous cards, Darlene! XOX

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  9. LenaAugust 15, 2020 at 3:18 AM

    Okay, it's decided ... this stamp set is going on my wish list. The more I see of your beautiful cards using this stamp set, the more I'd like to have it in my stash :-) Another beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration and the enabling, of course! Hugs, Lena

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  10. jenny Ginger Ninja CraftsAugust 18, 2020 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful card Darlene, reminded me of my late father who loved the hymn "Will your anchor hold". Thank you so much for joining in the Aud Sentiments Challenge, I hope we will see you again next time.
    Jenny (Aud Sentiments DT)

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