The colors of this beautiful Ink Drops designer paper inspired a card celebrating God's steadfast love in the midst of the changing seasons.
That lovely designer paper has cool colors on one side and warm colors on the other. I used Copic markers in greens, teals, yellows, oranges, and pinks randomly to color the leaves, bringing the colors from the one side of the paper to the other and tying the design together.
Speaking of changes, that little pop of red from the cardinal really changes the personality of this card! He adds a hopeful, happy note. Here is what it looks like when he's not there! Even though the colors from the inside of the card still sing, the atmosphere seems much calmer and more serene without that bright red focal point.
This is what the inside looks like once the belly band is removed and the card is opened. I was going for that "new every morning" feeling and I love the way it turned out using distress oxides/inks with a little Delicata splash and sparkle.
We've had the landscapers at our house removing some old, tired plants and replacing them with fresh new healthy ones. Then we had what we thought was a hot water heater problem that ended up being an under-slab leak so the plumber had to cut into our wood floor for access to the repair...so the floor is going to be replaced/repaired too! Our home was built in 1989/90 and so I suppose it is time for all these things to need replacing or updating. We did some remodeling during Pandemic too, but the list just goes on and on (and not necessarily on our chosen timing!). I don't know about you but this kind of stuff sorta stresses me out! Hence the "note to self" to sing that new song, to remember that it will all work out in the long run! All things work together for good...(Romans 8:28).
Supplies:
- Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - God Will Take Care of You Bundle
- Craft Consortium Ink Drops Dusk 6x6
- Memento ink
- Delicata Non-Tarnishing Ink Pad - Celestial Copper
- Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles SM
- Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles LG
- May Arts Burlap String - 400 Yard Spool - Antique Gold
- distress oxides and distress inks
- copic markers
- buttons from stash
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So true, when homes age everything goes at once. All things work together for good...is so true. Our home was flooded by 4 feet in 2017. I sang those words during the whole repair time. I got the bathroom shower I had always wanted, a brand new kitchen and was blessed by so many people with their help. God Is Good. I love, love your card, the colors, the opening and the stamps. Thank you for sharing. I'll be praying for you to see the blessings God has for you. Brenda
ReplyDeleteso lovely, like how it opens up!
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