Friday, September 24, 2010

To everything there is a season

Thanks to Lin, I found this Site called Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges. Oh Happy Days! This really appeals to me and I decided to join in their challenge for Nature cards. I got the inspiration from this blog entry. Daniƫlle is a lovely Dutch Christian woman who sent me a very encouraging verse of Scripture this morning to lift my spirits - thanks Daniƫlle!

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It wouldn't be complete if I didn't thank Sue Czosek for the continual support she has been in supplying craft goodies that I could never buy here! The dies of the Birdcage and bird from Tim Holtz came from her.

All the stamps are Hero Arts, even the feathers on the bird, which is the Glande Fern C3636. The background is a pp from 7 gypsies which I stamped on with the whole clearset of leaves. I put them all together on a big acrylic block, used different color distress inks to ink them up and stamped on the paper. The birdcage is distressed and stamped on with Old French Writing. The gems are also from HA - they are my favorite Hero Hues set.

20 comments:

  1. Another jaw-dropper, Jacqueline. You've matched up the bircage with your fall theme beautifully. And your scripture verse is the perfect addition.

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  2. This is a beauty, Jacqueline! I've forgotten about the birdcage and bird - must get that back out again! It is perfect for this season, too! Good luck on this challenge - I think this is a winner!

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  3. Wow, I'm so glad you found our blog too, what a lovely card to view first thing this morning! The colors are so soft and your composition is beautifully executed. Thanks for coming alongside Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week!

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  4. Hello Jacqueline - it is great having you join us this week at SSIC! I love this card of yours - the bird and the cage are adorable! The scripture looks great too! Love it! Thanks for playing along at the Stampin' Sisters for Christ Challenge this week, we appreciate your support and would love to see you again next week! {{{hugs}}}
    Linda SSIC Design Team

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  5. "Big smile"

    Your so very welcome! I am glad you got your mojo back! I love the card!

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  6. Beautiful! Love this card and anything you create! Beautiful fall card. Not feeling very inspirational today but come over here and always can find something to get my mojo started. :)

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  7. So beautiful!!! You always inspire me with all the beauty you create...have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Jacqueline this is stunning, love the print as the back ground paper.Thank you for joining us at Stamping Sisters in Christ.

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  9. I love your work.
    and thanks for posting your art... it's very encouraging!

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  10. This card is such an inspiration! I love the fall colors, they are my favorite. Your card is such a gorgeous composition, love it!
    bless you!

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  11. Just a wonderful card, love the colours and alle the elements.

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  12. STUNNING work Jacqueline! I love the colours.
    hugs,
    isa xx

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  13. Absolutely lovely, really like how that feather is placed on the bird, so elegant!

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  14. Jacqueline - stunner of a card. The verse looks perfect with all the other bits and pieces. Love the colour of the bird and the little leaves for the wing was a sensational idea.

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  15. What a beautiful card! I love the details, and it has such a pretty Autumn feel to it! Nicely done, Jacqueline!

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  16. so beautiful and peaceful. love your card, Jacqueline!

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  17. If I've said it once, I'll say it again:

    YOU.
    ARE.
    AMAZING.

    This has to be one of my all-time favorite autumn cards I've seen. So breathtaking! I love the colors, the sparkle, the text...EVERYTHING!

    I really love how you always stay true to your trademark style, Jacqueline, but each one of your creations is always unique, too! BIG hugs!

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  18. I absolutely love this card, it is so beautiful. I love the little stamp on the bird and the accent for its eye. The leaves are gorgeous. To me the entrie card gives me the impression of peaceful harmony.

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  19. Absolutely stunning Jacqueline, I love your work.

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