6/5/09

finding joy


 I have long admired this Emily Dickinson quote. In our world today, with it's pulls and holds, these words ring true. I knew I wanted to make the quote stand front and center.  I couldn't resist the tropical plaid ribbon and Basic Grey hot, hot colors.  I used the Swiss Dots embossing folder for more texture, along with Cornish Heritage Farms flowers and lace background. The sentiment is stamped on shimmer white paper using the Labels2 from Spellbinder.  I added an scalloped oval and a glossy black larger mat.  

The sketch is from 2 sketches 4 you. 

10 comments:

Latisha said...

what beautiful ribbon you chose!! great card

~amy~ said...

Susan....gorgeous! I love all the bright colors..kinda reminds me of sherbet...The sentiment is wonderful...especially teamed up with that fabulous ribbon!

Anne Harada said...

Wow Susan! This is gorgeous! I love the bright colors and all the layers and textures. FABO ribbon!! I love the elegance it adds!! Perfect for the sentiment!

Laura Davis said...

What a beautiful card! Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura & Kazan

Kim Sonksen said...

WOW WOW I am SO loving the colours - this card makes me so happy
Thank you for taking part in the UCS

Amy C said...

What a bright and beautiful card!! Great job with the sketch.

cnelson said...

beautiful card! love the color combination and that gorgeous ribbon! Wonderful sentiment!

Jingle said...

SUCH fabulous colors! This is great! I love the boldness of the design!

AUsome mom said...

Fabulous card and that ribbon is beautiful!!

Lynne Forsythe said...

LOVE..the bow...awesome card!