Sunday, July 8, 2012

There is Always a Reason to Smile

This is the third card in the series of the "Reason to Smile" stamp set.  Although it's a card that we often have difficulty creating as it depicts a sad time in a life.

Why do I say there is a reason to smile?

There are always loving memories for the people left behind and those memories can bring a smile to our faces.

We remember the person for the joy that they brought to our life and we carry them in our hearts forever.

And, that in itself, is a reason to smile.


Stamps: A Reason to Smile (July Promotion), Teeny Tiny Wishes (c – 127802, w – 115370, p. 1332012-2013 AC)
Paper: Naturals White, Raspberry Ripple, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Raspberry Ripple
Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits,  Bitty Banner Framelits, Pearls, Markers: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink and Raspberry Ripple,  3/4” Circle Punch, Raspberry Ripple Ribbon, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

I added a frame to the Apothecary framelit die by cutting a piece of card stock slightly larger than the rectangle and then added 2 circles to either end to create the half circle.

I also played with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and outline the inner portion on the pink pirouette and the outside on the Raspberry Ripple.
 


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7 comments:

  1. Simply beautiful! Love the use of the framelit die and the ribbon on this. So very pretty.
    Lynn

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  2. wow, how pretty! Love the flowers and pearls.

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  3. Great color combo and great card. I love the addition of the pearls too. Very classy. TFS.

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  4. I love this gorgeous sympathy design, Karen! What a delicate beauty!

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  5. Karen Love your Reason to Smile series of cards. All are beautiful. Love the colors and I like all the labels you've used too. Very nice.
    Hugs
    PS: I have the set and haven't even opened it yet! Seems I have so many like that lately. Keep saying I'm NOT going to buy this/that and before you know it.... I buried in sets. OMG.
    Just been a crazy year for me I guess.

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  6. Beautiful! THIs is one of my favorite color combos! I used it on my blog card today, too - lol! Lovely work, Karen!

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  7. Such a gorgeous card Karen, and I am loving the imagery and colors as a Sympathy Card! The die cut shaped you have layered as the focus are gorgeous! You are so right there is always a reason to smile if you are looking at the right side of life, and your card today has made me do just that! :)

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