I know the title isn't very original but it fit the description of my card so well. I've had the bottom card designed in my head for a month but this top one is something that popped into my head last night as we were driving to my in-laws for a fabulous roast dinner. (A bad cook is not something I can call my mother-in-law and it reminds me that my dh did not marry me for my cooking skills).
I can't remember how the thought process happened but the final thought was to have that ribbon of hope represent the butterflies body and I knew I had to give it a go. I was also worried about being disappointed if it didn't work out the way I had envisioned. Thankfully it worked out quite well.
The sentiment is from the SU! Hard to Say stamp set and so is the bottom card sentiment. I think I will get plenty of use out of this stamp set over the course of my life. Originally I was going to use "Hope Happens" from the set of that name but I decided against buying it because there were no other stamps in that set that I would use. (I dislike it when that happens).
Like I said I designed this bottom card about a month ago and is quite generic in layout but it still holds a lot of meaning. I'm sure that black is not really a colour that one would use for a card meant to bring hope but for me it was a way of symbolizing fear. The silver cord is meant to symbolize a silver lining or a brighter future and of course there's that ribbon of hope. I love the sentiment of this card! The inside of the card says "You're my friend, so that means that you can put up with anything" which I thought was a great way to bring both hope and humour to a friend that needs a lot of both.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy what you see. Have a fabulous Labour Day weekend. Here's to Hope!
Wings Of Hope
Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade dp, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Black
Accessories: Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die, NSU Butterfly punch, NSU bling
Stamp set: Ribbon of hope, Hard to Say
Ribbon of Hope
Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade dp, Pretty in Pink, Mellon Mambo, Basic Black
Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Black
Accessories: Square scallop punch, scallop edge punch, Silver cord Elastic cord (Holiday mini), Latte designer buttons.
NSU= Non Stampin' Up!
Absolutely beautiful! What a fabulous idea, Laural!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful. I love your idea of using the pink ribbon as the butterfly's body. Looks amazing! I love the symbolism of colours in your second card as well. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteohhh your cards are just gorgeus! I love the sentiments with them!
ReplyDeleteoh, I love these...they would be perfect for anyone going through treatment...love the black against the pink...very striking!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Beautiful sentiments!
ReplyDeleteOh, how did I miss these? They're both wonderful!
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