A Time to Honor

Today is a day to honor and reflected on those we have served.  We also remember those that are no longer with us.  Over the weekend I made the drive to the cemetery to decorate my parent’s graves and reflect on my father’s service. He served in World War II and went in on D-Day.  I think the flowers look quite nice.

Afterward, I went around to the other side of  Resthaven Cemetary to visit our swans, Jack and Jill.  I was able to get a good photo.  So I would like you to meet them.  This prompted me to create this card.  I am so glad the swans are in the new annual which you can order among many new products.

This card played right into a challenge card for Freshly Made Sketches.  Here is a look at what is required.

These sketches are always open to our interpretation.  If you are wondering what is in my left-hand corner, it is lily pads.  Notice that I used some of the retiring tools which I will continue to use.  This is a card is what I call a Concept Card.  It is all about the layout which in this case you can easily change the stamp set. However, my thoughts on it are that you can leave it as it is and use it for multiple occasions.  I put no greeting on the card, but there is room at the bottom to add one.  This card will work as a birthday, a thinking of you, get well, thank you and a sympathy card.  Make the card and leave it blank as I did and when you need a card put the greeting on it.  This perfect emergency card. To see great ideas click here other to go to Freshly Made Sketches. http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2017/05/theres-still-time-to-play-with-sketch_27.html

Stampin’ Up! Concept Card made with Swan Lake stamp set and designed by Demo Pamela Sadler. See more cards at stampinkrose.com #stampinkpinkrose #etsycardstrulyheart

 

Tips and Tricks

Color Combination:  There are blues to give the water effect and purples to add color.

  • Marina Mist
  • Pool Party
  • Perfect Plum

Stamp Set:  Square your focus on a project. It will bring it front and center.

Swan Lake Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Ink:  

  • Marina Mist
  • Pool Party
  • Archival Black

Paper: Three different colors of paper do the trick.  Actually, it is four with a small punch of Crushed Curry. The shade of yellow doesn’t matter.  The Lilly’s need a center color.

  • Whisper White
  • Perfect Plum
  • Garden Green

Accessories:  The tools that make it possible.

    • Owl Punch (retiring) for the circles
    • Blossom Bunch (retiring)
    • Layering Squares
    • Big Shot
    • Trimmer
    • 1″ Circle Punch

Updates

 

Please, Leave A Comment

Pamela Sadler Signature

2 Comments:

  1. What a lovely card! I love that swan and the baby swans! We saw several pairs of nesting swans on a bike ride last week. They are such beautiful creatures! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

  2. Sweet card! Love the lily pads! Glad you joined us at FMS!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *