Warning, this is a long post - you may wanna grab a cup of something hot and steamy! We are in the midst of a winter storm here in Thunder Bay, Ontario - really the first really good one of the winter! Us skiers are jumping for JOY! I know, I know - those who are not skiers or winter sports enthusiasts will be cursing just now - my apologies! It's good for us since we've had very little snow and warmish temps, but are still hoping desperately to be able to do some skiing on March Break.
Anyhow, I have a card to share and lots of photos...
First - Inspired By - Laurel chose a fab inspiration photo this week and once again it has helped me to step a little out of my comfort zone. I don't have a tendency to be drawn towards florals often, but the roses in the inspiration photo made me pull the rose paper from the fabulous Kaiser Craft Black & White Timeless paper pad the I picked up from DAT'S this week and play. Because I didn't use an actual typewriter on my card, I decided to use the subtle type printed style definitions from the same paper pad.
I combined them with some fabulous blues from my Authentique - Genuine collection as well as a CTMH stamp set I recently acquired "Lived Inspired". So, the second challenge I would like to enter is Moxie Fab World's The cure for the winter blues challenge.
And here is the inside - I almost always finish the inside of my cards, but don't always photograph them. A big shout out to Danderella who helped me create my watermark - something I've been meaning to figure out for a long time now.
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And here are a few more pics from last weekend - and what a weekend it was! Amongst a variety of other things, I somehow managed to snowshoe, ski, board and skate all in a matter of days! We had so much fun!
It was so nice to have my lil sis around. I asked her to snap some photos for us as I always find this tricky when out at the hill since I usually have something slippery attached to my feet as well. Thanks Auntie Krista!
The boys can't wait to go back!
Chester has finally updated his blog - if you are looking for a good laugh, go on over and check out the video he linked up, you won't be sorry! Here is the link: http://chesterbookworm.blogspot.com/
He is also linked on my sidebar along with Doodlepants's new blog "Mashed Bananas by Mega Man".
Cheers,
Shanna :)
What I used:
papers: Kaiser Craft - Black & White Timeless 61/2 " paper pad
Authentique - Genuine Collection 6x6
stamps: C1408 Live Inspired - CTMH, Helen Keller Quote - Inkadinkado
embellishments: flowers from stash, CTMH licorice opaques
edge distresser
Such a pretty card and super fun photos! PS did you see who the winner on the Inspired By Challenge was last week? ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card ~ inside and out! Love all the flowers and that gorgeous bird - is it from CTMH?
ReplyDeletePS: great photos of you and the family too :)
your card is so beautiful, very elegant and I love the vintage look to it!
ReplyDeletefabulous photos, you have been so busy, hope you get plenty of snow! i went out skiing first time this year on Friday, too sore to go again today, only the boys went today!
Debxx
Wow...beautiful card. Looks like you guys had a blast. As for the f$%&*#@ snow...ARG! My son did have a blast skiing today...not so much shoveling the driveway with Hubby. I only went outside today to take my daughter to the airport...and that is all. I was toasty and dry...inside...with my Kindle and a hot cup of tea. Lee-Ann :)
ReplyDeleteI love the bird on your great card. We are drenched in sunshine today as I look at your snow photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for linking up to the Cure for the Winter Blues Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)
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