I have loads of lace in my stash, and came across this pretty lace. I wanted to make a card that I could send to the oncology ward, and decided to use the lace.
The pattern is from Gina K Designs Pretty Patterns stamp set. (The greeting is from Gina K Designs “One in a Million” stamp set.) I think the color is a Stampin’ Up! one. But don’t quote me on that – if I don’t write it down, I can’t always remember!
After stamping the pattern on the bottom half of the topper, I laid the lace across it, but didn’t like the result. So I threaded some ribbon through it. It doesn’t match perfectly, but it still looks great, I believe.
Last but not least, before adding the topper to the cardbase, I rounded the top corners of the topper. After gluing it down, I added some pearls to balance it.
This card was entered in the Inspired by Stamping Ribbon Challenge.
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Beautiful card Cheryl! I am so glad that you joined us this week! Love the pink with the crochet trim! So pretty! Hugs, Joanna
I love this little card Cheryl. I have that the Pretty Patterns stamp set and never think to use it. Thanks for the inspiration my dear!
Cheryl, that’s a very beautiful card! I love the lace; it reminds me of the old hand-tatted cotton lace my Mom had on some of her coffee table cloths. Brings back memories….
Thank you, Joanna! I’m a real sucker for beautiful lace.
Thanks Judy! It’s a great set – I use it all the time. But I do admit I’m like that with some other sets. I find this one quite versatile.
Thanks, Gabriele. Yes, it’s a beautiful old fashioned lace. So glad to have evoked some nice memories for you.
Fabulous, beautiful card.
Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge.
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Debby
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Debby, thanks so much for your lovely comments, and for stopping by!
Hey, that’s not “pretty” lace, it is gorgeous lace! Get that right! LOL I can’t believe how lovely this is, and all you did was stamp the sentiment, add that gorgeous lace, ribbon, and the border stamping below (which resembles sort of a layered lacy effect, does’t it?) Beautiful card. I LOVE the ribbon through the lace, Cheryl, it MAKES the card! Thanks for the inspiration. I confess, I have some lace in my stash that has never seen the light of day. Shameful, right? Maybe I ought to get it out, and use it? Ya think? LOL
I was certainly an easy card, Anna. But the results are pretty good!
Definitely go through your stash and find something you haven’t used for a while. It’s amazing the inspiration you’ll get!