At the time I viewed the sketch, I also saw an image on Pinterest and thought it was a perfect idea to fit the challenge. Somehow what I wanted to try just didn’t work, although I’m not giving up, and will try again another time. In the meantime I really wanted to enter the challenge and I’m needing Xmas cards so this is what I came up with. Using the birch die I cut 3 of them using Metallic gold paper from Recollections. I also cut a small panel from Reminisce PP to go behind the trees. To get this looking how I thought it should I cut one of the tree pieces in half. Laying the pieces onto the pp I moved them around until sure they would fit then I glued them and cut off the excess. I added this layer to the card front and then using an Essentials die I cut the greeting from off white cs. I had the little plaid bird leftover from another project and he seemed to fit onto this card.
We had planned on going for a walk, but the heavens have opened up and the rain is pouring down, so the idea is scrapped until it eases. The rain suits my mood today. I’m feeling a bit down due to lack of sleep and the loss of a good friend earlier in the week. Her death wasn’t a surprise as she had been battling cancer for a number of years, but it is always hard to lose someone we care for. I am glad she isn’t suffering anymore as I know the last few months were not pleasant.
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Lovely card. The plaid bird perched on the sentiment is the perfect addition. So sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose a good friend.
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Thanks Judy. You are right it is hard to lose a friend, but better for her as the pain was awful at the end.
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Love your little scene with the trees…very peaceful. I am sorry for your loss too…it’s never easy, no matter how much we’re anticipating it! Thanks for playing with my sketch and I hope you’ll come back soon!
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Enjoyed playing with the sketch and thanks for your kind words.
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Lovely trees with the cute bird. Sorry for your loss.
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Thanks Lisa
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I love how you interpreted this sketch challenge! Great job with those beautiful trees and the fun sentiment. The bird is a cute addition, as well.
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Thanks Golda. We did finally get our walk as the rain stopped long enough to get outside for a while.
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You created a great mirrored background for your birch trees. Such an awesome die. Taylored Expressions is becoming a fav of mine. So sorry for the loss of your friend to cancer. Hugs!
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Thanks Gayle – your words are appreciated more than you know.
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Your card is beautiful. I love the warm tones with the metallic trees, and the red plaid bird adds a nice pop of color.
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Thanks so much Lisa.
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I love the creative way you used the birch trees for this week’s sketch and the use of foil – the choice fits your reflective mood too. So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend; never easy news to receive, even if it is expected. Sending you my best wishes and hope to see you at The Paper Players again soon.
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Thanks for the encouragement and kindness.
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BEAUTIFUL!!! The background is perfect for the metallic die cuts. Good luck in the challenge.
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