Day 30 ~ Sketch 30

It's bittersweet, isn't it? We're almost there! Only 2 more days!
















For today's sketch I chose this one from Carla at Moralia's Weblog as my second place winner. Carla has some amazing creations on her site. Be sure to check it out.
When I first saw this sketch I envisioned a snowman card with a big snowflake brad or eyelet as my embellishment. Was I surprised to find out that I am seriously lacking in the snowman department! I even considered a paper piecing template for my snowman and went in search of one..... it just wasn't to be.
So, I looked through all of my stamps with this sketch in mind. Nope.... nothing. But I loved this sketch and wanted to use it. Lastly I went through my box of "Elements". I found some Bellas I had received in the mail from other stampers. I chose this Veggiebella as my central image because I instantly remembered a friend of mine who is certainly in need of some sunshine. She taught me how to garden and even tilled for me and helped me plant about 16 tomato plants a few years ago. What a sweet friend. Now she is going through one of my worst nightmares as her husband battles cancer. Yes, she needs a lift and this card will be perfect. Now, to get it sent!!! (Just to clarify, I made two of this card.... one will go to the winner of the cards and the other to my friend.)

Card Recipe:
Stamps~ Veggiebella, Kindness jumbo wheel
Ink~ Black, So Saffron, Misc pads for watercoloring
Paper~ So Saffron, Rose Red, Whisper White, DP from SU Print Sampler
Accessories~ Blender Pens, ticket corner punch, White Souffle pen, Clear Stardust pen, punches- sun by Marvy, scalloped circle by Martha (Sponged edges), pop dots, computer generated sentiment

Only 2 days left til B- Day so I offer 2 adhesives. A roll of 1/8" Double-sided Tacky Tape and a Sakura Quickie Glue pen. Both are great adhesives!!

That's all for me for now! Only one more card to make for the last day!!
Have a good Monday, dear friends!
~Angel