Want to shout out a big birthday hello to my son, Coleman H. Richardson, who is turning 28 today! He called me early this morning to wish me a Happy Labor Day...how cool is that?
The sentiment on this card reminds me of him, because he has tremendous talent in the arts and is working hard to begin a career in that area while living close to Los Angeles. He's well on his way, too! WooHoo! How exciting!
I created this card while following a video on Gina K Designs' Stamp TV. I switched around the direction of the oval and changed colors a bit, but other than that, it's very close to Gina's card. I used the new Stamp TV Shabby Spring kit with the stamp set called Spring Blessings. It included a Vintage Cut of the sideways butterfly, which I stamped on and then watercolored. The ribbon across the bottom is from the kit as well.
So far I plan to submit this card to the Mod Squad challenge and the Gina K Designs Stamp TV Mix It Up Monday challenge. I believe this will work for Card Concept #7, too. This should qualify as Classy & Elegant style.
Hope you're having a wonderful Friday! Take it easy, have a good weekend, and come back soon because I love your visits and your comments very much! We can always learn from each other, right? Right!
This is beautiful Sharon, I love the colour combination and the way you have framed the butterfly, gorgeous, Cx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Sharon! Happy Birthday to your son! I turned 28 yesterday! (plus 32 lol...) Hope he's had a wonderful day. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the 'Happy Labor Day'!
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty Sharon! I LOVE that butterfly & sentiment you used....great layout too!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty Sharon, I love that the butterfly is hovering over the leaves! Thanks for joining us this week at The Card Concept :)
ReplyDeleteA big Happy Birthday to your son and what a handsome card you've made for him. I like that sentiment too, it speaks volumes. Love your butterfly and the little green stems it is resting on. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this Sharon. The soft purples and blues and then that spot of bright color with the wonderful butterfly. Just gorgeous, and good luck to your son!!! Keep us posted on that front!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful creation...the bg, the layers, and colors...I jsut love it! Thanks so much for playing along at the Mod Squad Challenge Blog this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sharon. Love the colors and the gorgeous butterfly....and everything else. Happy birthday to your son. Isn't it funny how we never forget those 'labor day's'??
ReplyDeleteSharon, this is a really beautiful card! Those colors and your design are just fabulous! One of my favorites of yours. It would be so great for a graduation card. Happy Belated Birthday to Coleman!! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday wishes! I love the card, Mom!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! The colors and all of the stamping are just beautiful!! Thanks so much for joining us at The Card Concept! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous combination, Sharon! Wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the combination of colours you've used and your butterfly is such a standout! Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept!
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