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I am a native North Carolinian....married to my high school sweetheart. We have 2 children, 4 grandchildren, 2 granddogs, and 1 grandcat. I love going to the beach and spending time with my family. I hope you will enjoy your visits to my blog and will take a minute to leave a comment or two so I'll know you've been here. I would love to visit your blog as well. Thanks for visiting!

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Thank You

Happy Sunday morning everyone!  I came home from the beach yesterday and was very happy to get here.  The first part of the week at the beach was beautiful....perfect temperatures - low 70's and gorgeous sunshine and blue skies.  On Friday however old man winter arrived and it was COLD.....strong winds, temps in the 30's and 40's.  Came home to the same thing but I do have warmer clothes at home than I had at the beach.  Enough already.....I have created this card this morning for a challenge at The Paper Players Challenge #222 Ann's Clean and Simple Thank You Challenge.  I never have enough thank you cards so this challenge is perfect for me this morning.  My card base is 4-1/4 X 5-1/2 made from PTI Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped with a sentiment from SU! Because I Care stamp set.  I used Memento Rich Cocoa ink and then embossed the card with Darice Falling Leaves embossing folder.  I added some ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon August Club Assortment and pilfered through my button collection and found a pretty brass looking one that I threaded some gold cord through and tied a bow in the back of the button and then adhered it to the ribbon.  It is pretty clean and simple for sure.....thanks for coming by this morning and checking it out.  Have a blessed week everyone!
Becky

6 comments:

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

What a beautiful card Becky - that embossing folder is gorgeous and a work of art in itself. The ribbon trim adds a lovely rich pop of colour to your card too. Thanks for playing along with our challenge over at The Paper Players this week!

LeAnne said...

This is one of my favorite fall EFs, and you have used it beautifully! Perfect take for a CAS thank you card! Stay warm! And thanks for playing with the Players this week!

Yapha said...

What a gorgeous card! I love how you let that embossing take center stage. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

When I saw you card, I ran right out and bought that EF. Your card is gorgeous, elegant and simple. Congratulations on being selected as a "Cut Above" for this one. It's a beauty!

Jaydee said...

The embossing on your card is absolutely gorgeous and I love it mixed with the ribbon. So glad you joined us at the Paper Players this week
Jaydee

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Hi Becky. Just wanted you to know I CASE'd your card and gave you a shout out on my blog. Thanks so much for inspiring me with your beautiful creation.