It's that time again... I'm joining the fabulous ladies over at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps for their monthly Calling All Sistahs Blog Hop. If you are not familiar with this hop... it's a fun and crafty way to remind you to do your monthly breast self exam and scheduled your yearly mammogram.
For my card this month, I started with a blank 5x5 card. I die cut a stitched scalloped panel, which I water colored with distress ink after stamping "check yourself" all over it. I created the ribbon shape on the background by holding the ribbon stamp on the panel while I water colored around it. If you have the die, you can use a die cut to get the same affect. Next I stamped "calling all sistahs" and scan it, so I could enlarge it a bit. I printed it on watercolor paper, water colored it like the background panel and attached it on foam. My final touch was to add a white ribbon on the banner.
Thank you for stopping by today. Your next hop should be to Nora Noll's blog or the Cas-ual Fridays Stamp's blog. Until next month... be good to yourself.
Very pretty and important reminder card!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori. I agree these monthly reminders are very important.
DeleteHow fun to see a square card! I haven't played with that shape for awhile, and you are inspiring me to give it a go. Thanks for sharing how you created that beautiful background, Mary. Very creative using the ribbon stamp as a mask. I'm glad you are a part of our Calling All Sistahs blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather :) I'm happy to help in my small way. Square cards don't cost extra to mail, if you hand deliver them. So I picked up a pack of them from Hobby Lobby last time they were 50% off.
DeleteAwesome card, Mary! That beautiful bow is the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa :)
DeleteGreat card, thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lagene :)
DeleteTerrific card
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that pink!
Carla from Utah
thanks Carla :)
DeleteThis is stunning!! Love the lovely bow you used and your fun background!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nora :)
DeleteThis a a great reminder card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous!!! I also love the texture the watercolor paper gives. I'm totally CASEing this!!
ReplyDeleteI love ❤️ doing this with Distress Ink. You did a great job. The pink color variations you achieved are perfect. Cheryl
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and creative.
ReplyDeletea very delightful card. Love the colours
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I beat breast cancer twice! THanks for calling attention to this!
ReplyDeleteYou card really gets the message across, awesome card!
ReplyDeleteWow this is such a great card. Love the repeated sentiment - a perfect wake up call:)
ReplyDeletePretty card! I had my mammogram earlier this month! Thanks for the reminder of how important it is!
ReplyDeleteSo cleverly done. . .your visual message says it all! Thanks for sharing this.
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