Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Encouraging thoughts

The midweek throwdown challenge at OWH is to make an encouraging card for one of founders of OWH who is battling cancer.  I definitely wanted to participate in this!  I used sketch #38 from Freshly Made Sketches as my inspiration.  Check their blog out here: Freshly Made Sketches and the latest sketch:


I used the Authenitque 6x6 paper pack called "Delightful" to make the card elements (the card itself is from Papertrey Ink).  The Imaginesce tool was used to make the buttons on the dragonfly.
I cut the dragonfly from the Home Decor cartridge, which was a surprising cartridge to find this beautiful dragonfly on.  Since the latest FCCB challenge is to use a bug, I'm entering this card on their challenge as well!
Dragonflies symbolize many good things - one which is living in the moment - because the dragonfly actually flies for only a small part of its short life.  It's a good reminder to love the NOW in life!

I hope you enjoyed my card and thoughts.  I'm entering it in the following challenges:



9 comments:

  1. Love the dragonfly! Thanks for playing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  2. Nice job! Love the bright colors, so fresh and pretty!

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  3. I love the dragonfly Erika! And I really love the inspiration behind it. What a wonderful card to send to someone who needs a lift. Thanks so much for sharing it!

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  4. What a great idea! The dragonfly is so cheery! What a great way to encourage someone who is fighting such a tough battle. Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  5. What a great card ... your dragon fly is super, as is your pretty papers and gorgeous colour scheme!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

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  6. What a lovely card! The dragonfly looks beautiful - and the sentiment is lovely!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Fantabulous Cricut!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  7. Nice job with your BEAUTIFUL card!Thank you for joining us over at FCCB this week!:)

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  8. Wow! What a really beautiful card. I'm sure it will be received with much encouragement. Beautiful papers and colors, and such a nice sentiment. Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  9. Your card is delightful! I adore your dragonfly and your color choices. Great job!

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