Oct 22 2009

A Thank You Card

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Stampin' Up! projects

Illuminations1WithSoapOct09I have a thank you card today which somewhat resembles the gift it was made for.  I’ve used Stampin’ Up!’s Floral background in Pink Pirouette, and Illuminations embossed in gold.  My pink is a lighter shade than the soap packaging, but since Pink Pirouette is my most favorite of all pinks… close enough!

Illuminations is a set that didn’t last long in the catalog.  I must have been one of very few people who liked it (still do).  Too fancy, maybe?  But it’s so pretty!  It fits this Spellbinders Labels Four shape perfectly, and would easily make such a nice gift set…hmmmm…thinking…

Illuminations1Oct09

To go along with the pretty stamps, I made a Cuttlebug embossed panel with the Diamonds in the Rough folder and sponged the pattern with Craft White (pigment ink).  The layered flower is one of my Wal-Mart beauties I wrote about here, and the center embellishment is from Flourishes Finishing Touches Beautiful Brads collection.  The ribbon is a delicious crushed velvet I’ve been hoarding long enough, and it’s now going to a very special friend.

Thank you for visiting with me on this lovely Fall day!  Take good care!

Stamps:  Illuminations, Floral (both Stampin’ Up!)  Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Whisper White  Ink:  Pink Pirouette, Versamark, Craft White  Accessories:  Crushed velvet ribbon, silk flowers, gold flower brad, gold detail embossing powder, Spellbinders Labels Four die, Cuttlebug Diamonds in the Rough embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

23 Responses to “A Thank You Card”

  1. # Leighon 22 Oct 2009 at 3:59 am

    Leslie, this is such a pretty card. I like the way you’ve matched your card to the gift.

  2. # Christina Fischeron 22 Oct 2009 at 4:21 am

    Leslie, this is beautiful — so elegant and feminine! It’s a perfect match for the gift!

  3. # Linda Bullardon 22 Oct 2009 at 4:48 am

    All feminine loveliness! Wonderful results with the sponging. I’m still kicking myself about not getting more Pink Pirouette cardstock. Linda

  4. # Bev J.on 22 Oct 2009 at 5:03 am

    Very pretty card for the gift-I love pink!

  5. # trudyon 22 Oct 2009 at 6:05 am

    Hmmm…..that is a delicious card! Your all inspiring! Trudy

  6. # nancy littrellon 22 Oct 2009 at 7:22 am

    So girlie pretty! I am sure your friend will love it. Your pinks are gorgeous along with the flower and swirly Thanks. TFS and……I got a notice of your upload after resubscribing. Crazy computer glitches……

  7. # Yvonneon 22 Oct 2009 at 7:44 am

    GASP!
    OH MY, do I ever love this card!! I just love pretty, and this one is VERY pretty!
    Beautiful soft colors… it`s perfect!

  8. # Vivon 22 Oct 2009 at 8:02 am

    What a beautiful card Leslie! SO pretty and so elegant.
    That pink SU DP is beautiful and I LOVE that shade of pink too.
    Brilliant.

  9. # bronihon 22 Oct 2009 at 8:45 am

    Just beautiful, Leslie! I love all the different shades of pink and those silk flowers are gorgeous!

  10. # Traci Majoron 22 Oct 2009 at 9:43 am

    I always love your style, this card is beautiful, and will surely be a keepsake!!

  11. # Danielleon 22 Oct 2009 at 10:56 am

    Oh it’s just gorgeous! Very elegant…and yes, would be a wonderful gift set of notecards!

  12. # Veltaon 22 Oct 2009 at 12:12 pm

    Sorry I haven’t been around lately Leslie…reasons are good…These last 3 posts are…well the first two Halloweenies are adorable and your coloring again…perfect. This last card is just lovely and I have always loved that SU stamp!!!

  13. # Sue (suen)on 22 Oct 2009 at 3:16 pm

    Absolutely beautiful card, Leslie! I, too, love the Illuminations set–it’s just perfect for a simple, yet very elegant card! The Label 4 frame is wonderful and love the gold and pink combination. Your cards are always so lovely. Thanks for your inspiration!

  14. # Heather T.on 22 Oct 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I love the way you have co-ordinated gift and card. I enjoy doing that also. The soft textures in your card and the soft swirls of the stamp are so pretty.

  15. # Gabrielaon 22 Oct 2009 at 5:17 pm

    What a lovely Thank You card, Leslie. Your creativity is mind boggling - particularly how you consistently impress with your color combinations and textures. I’m floored by this card’s beauty.

  16. # jamion 22 Oct 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Gorgeous Leslie - now I’m going to need to pull out that Floral BG stamp!!! Boy or boy do I wish you were close enough for us to stamp together - you’re such an inspiration…always have been!

  17. # Becca Feekenon 23 Oct 2009 at 2:03 am

    Leslie, this is lovely!! I love that stamp but even more I love what you did with it!

  18. # Stacy SCS Twinshappyon 23 Oct 2009 at 5:57 am

    Oh so very elegant and girlie! I love the pinks on this. Perfect as usual. :0)

  19. # Idaon 23 Oct 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Oh this is just so pretty. Love the soft, delicate feel.

  20. # Rose Annon 23 Oct 2009 at 6:41 pm

    I love your elegant sentiment, and your big flower is so pretty!! I’m loving all of the pink, Leslie!!

  21. # Robbieon 25 Oct 2009 at 9:47 am

    I tossed back and forth about getting this stamp set and regret that I didn’t. Your card is beautiful!

  22. # Janineon 26 Oct 2009 at 7:11 am

    Beautiful Leslie… Such beautiful “girl” colors…

  23. # diane (cookiestamper)on 27 Oct 2009 at 1:56 pm

    so elegant and pretty! I love the pink!

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