Forever with You

This is the centerpiece I made for each of the tables at the small reception we held after my mother-in-law's funeral.  I wanted to make something that her family could keep as a remembrance.  It is a pedestal card with a flower from Art Philosophy and a sentiment from Phrases.  On the back of the pedestal I adhered a butterfly and frame with this sentiment: "Sadness flies away on the wings of time." 

It was a simple decoration but much appreciated by her brothers and sister.  Actually, when I showed it to our florist (to match colors), she asked me to make up one to display in her shoppe as she feels her customers might be interested in this type of remembrance.

Hope your week is off to a great start.

Happy Spring!!

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn



Happy Birthday

I've been playing with my new Paper Lace cartridge.  So many fun and interesting cuts and sentiments as well. I never seem to have enough birthday cards so I used my new cartridge to make this card. 

The papers are from K&Company and DCWV Songbird with some plain cardstock from my stash.  I distressed and inked the edges, then popped the flower and sentiment.  In order to have a contrasting center for the flower, I used hide contour on the Gypsy so the petals wouldn't cut.  The flower and shadow were cut at 2", the sentiment at 2.5.  A few pearls and jute finished the card.

Be sure to visit Fantabulous Cricut for the new Challenge Me Monday #51.

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn