Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Inspirational Card Sketches Tuesday

I'm sooo excited to be starting my DT experience with Inspirational Card Sketches (ICS). I'm looking forward to getting to know the girls and be inspired by them. Just as I hope to inspire you all. This card was made for the friend of a friend whose father just passed away from Alzheimer's. My husband's grandmother also passed away from this and I know how hard this can be on a family. So I was honored that my beautiful friend Kelly asked me and several other beautiful girls to send her friend(a fellow stamper) a card to help comfort her during this difficult time.

For this card I used SU designer papers from my scrap basket and Kiwi Kiss Cardstock. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink With Sympathy set. I used an EK success Fleur de Lis edge punch on the border band. This is IC Sketch #37. I do hope you get a chance to play along with us this week. I have the other DT members listed in my sidebar for more wonderful inspiration. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

22 comments:

Cindy Haffner said...

So elegant and pretty.

Stef H said...

what a beautiful card and even more beautiful sentiment.

hugs,

queen-of-nostalgia said...

Very lovely :) I love the colors and elegant and sophisticated look to this :)

Cheers!
Kristen

Debs said...

Hiya, I love your card and that sentiment is truly beautiful, what an honour to be asked to make this card for friend.
Hugs Debs

Kim said...

Beautiful card and a lovely sentiment!

Silli said...

Mary, your card is beautiful, I love the papers... Happy day! Silke

Lorie said...

This is a stunningly elegant card, Mary! Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red will always be some of my favs, and that Bella Rose paper is gorgeous! The stamped sentiment is so beautiful, and a perfect heartfelt expression of sympathy. What a lovely card!!

kadie said...

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!! Congrats again on making the ICS DT!! I'm off to play now!

Dawn♥ said...

OH Mary this card is so breathtaking beautiful. Love it! That sentiment is very touching! I'm so delighted to have you on the ICS TEAM. Your just full of talent. Have a lovely day! :)
♥Dawn♥

Sparkplug17 said...

Such a gorgeous card! I need this set.

Crystal said...

Mary this is gorgeous!!! I love these colors you used and the border punch is such the perfect touch!!! Beautiful card girl!

Claireabelle said...

Lovely, lovely card Mary
x

Jacilynn said...

How gorgeous! you rocked this clean looking card. I love it!
x

Sandra MacLean said...

Totally knocked it out of the ballpark Mary!! I was sooo excited to see it on the IC blog this morning! :D You, my friend, ROCK!!

Diana said...

This is SPECTACULAR!!! You are so supremely talented!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

What an absolutely gorgeous card, Mary! And so soothing, too. I love it!!!

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

I REALLY thought I had left you a comment this morning? Hmmm ... my mind has not been working correctly this week! too much on my plate! lol! I will get it together soon. I am so happy to share a DT with you! I was overjoyed when I saw your name and link when the team was announced!!! This card is outstanding, as all of yours always are. Gorgeous colors and the sentiment is very fitting.

MiamiKel said...

Mary - wow. This is truly a vision of loveliness. I'm so grateful - not only for the beautiful card you made for Shannon in memory of her father, but for the friendship and generosity I have found in you! Thank you so so much for taking a small moment to do something so very large :*) You girls are the best! Muah! (and you have THE MOST ADORABLE VOICE girl! What an honor to talk with you tonight!!!!!) Hugs!!!!!!

Randi said...

So pretty!! Love the layout. Love the little bit of dark with the beautiful bright kiwi and pink. Such a great combo! The ribbon,button and twine looks so cute!!

Vicky said...

Beautiful, elegant card and so right. :)x

Jessica Diedrich said...

WOW, Mary, this is stunning. Absolutely a gorgeous card, color combo, and I've not yet seen that sentiment and it really is touching. Just beautiful.

Regina said...

beautiful take on the sketch! welcome to the team!!

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