6/20/09

how do I love thee?



I'm a sucker for love stories.  Always have. Who remembers Ali McGraw and Ryan O'Neal  in the classic 1970 movie?  Oh, I cried buckets seeing this while I was in high school.  And it still tugs at my heart watching the youTube posting!  There is nothing that will make you feel more alive then deep passionate love.  And I am heralding it today with my card for the 365 Card Blog challenge Day 112 Everlasting Love

 I have used Cosmo Crickets'  lovely paper from the Fleuriste group.  I wish I could have this in a wallpaper, I'd redo my master bedroom!  I stamped the Browning quote (Technique Tuesday) directly to paper.  The peacock mirror stamp is from Tin Can Mail.  It has been embossed in Platinum and I used twinkling H2O's to color the feathers.  The gorgeous lady is a photo art stamp I inked with VersaFine Olympic onto a Brazzill teal cs.  The mirror is cut and popped on foam mounting squares.  I did add a bit of fibers at the handle.  Along the right side I stamped a music score , embossing with clear on the brown base.  To emphasis the sentiment I added a vintage silk green button and a strip of acetate.  Near the top, I stamped the Hero Arts memories script stamp, inking it with VersaMagic Seabreeze.

I carried the Love Story in my heart for 16 years until I met my DH.  Oh, so romantic and loving.  I am blessed indeed.  We have two weddings to attend this summer, I can just see making another card like this with the brides picture in it!

Thanks for your insightful comments, they inspire the muse. Happy Saturday!

16 comments:

Fi said...

Very romantic and beautiful card, love the vintage/collage look.
Hugs
Fi

Sherry Eckblad said...

Susan, this is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. And yes I do remember "Love Story", being in the balcony in High School with my English Class and the whole place crying and sniffling.

♥ Audrey ♥ said...

What a gorgeous card! Luv the vintagy look.

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Susan - I have finally found my way to your Blog - what ana dventure it is looking at your cards!! I love them on the gallery but now get to see what goes on 'behind the scenes' Love this card....A real LOVE SToRY on the making - an ideal weddin card - God bless you my friend!!! I will be back!

~amy~ said...

Susan.....such a gorgeous and romantic card...love, love, love your stories behind your cards!!! Have a super creative weekend my friend!!

Unknown said...

Your card is gorgeous and the Brownings are my very favorites!

Grace said...

Hi Susan! Thanks for visiting my blog!!! I love your beautiful blog too... love that header photo and of course you and your boys... what a perfect shot!

Your card is the epitome of romance! I too remember that movie... not as HS student but a young married gushy in love woman. Yep... I cried buckets too! Love these papers!!! Congrats on the DT... I'm so out of it on SCS these days I didn't even realize you were were on it but you are THE perfect fit!!! God Bless!!! Hugs!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Wow this is so beautiful, I Love your vintage cards.

Karen Lee said...

I love the vintage and romantic look of this card. And I so remember crying my eyes out watching Love Story. I saw it not to long ago on TV and cried like a baby once again!

hugs, Karen Lee

Kim said...

Susan,Your card is absolutely GORGEOUS!

Gloria Stengel said...

This is wonderful and very romantic! I love a good love story too. Most people would never guess, but I have a soft, mushy heart on the inside. LOL

Vicky said...

This is just beautiful! It would be so lovely with the bride's picture on it.

Anonymous said...

What a beatiful card, very elegant vintage look, great job.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

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Sandee

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Unknown said...

Susan this is a very beautiful card indeed. I absolutely love it. Yes I do remember Love Story lol
Hugs
Michelle M

Julia Aston said...

what a great love card Susan! wonderful gold embossed mirror framing and vintage woman! so creative as usual GF!!