"When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I discovered I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an older man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world." ~Author Unknown
The Craft's Meow is back at it again with their January Release after taking the month of December off. (You can read more about the releases at The Craft's Meow!) The design team members are showcasing a beautiful and timeless set appropriate titled Beautiful Hymns, designed by Nina B.
I kept the hymn the focal point of my card: I stamped and die cut the panel, mounted it behind a banner and a bunch of bundled May Arts Burlap Sting, and then secured that all on a patterned paper large banner.
Today's Tip: You can still layer and be a Clean and Simple designer, choose patterns and solids with similiar colors and keep emellishments to a minimum.
You can be eligible to win Beautiful Hymns from The Craft's Meow by visiting the blogs and leaving a comment!
31 comments:
LOVE this card Karen! All of the green and the layered look of the die cut and twine!
Very pretty!
So gorgeous! The greens are fabulous!
I'm loving your tips, Karen, and this card is gorgeous!
gorgeous card..
Layered and CAS all in one! It's gorgeous!
Beautiful! Just the perfect touch of embellishments and paper for that great sentiment.
What a lovely card!
Karen this is such a beautiful card, the banner is fantastic and I love the twine behind the sentiment!
This is seriously so so beautiful!! so elegant!!!
Very elegant, now I want to go look for some fun greens.
This is stunning Karen! What a gorgeous shape your label has and the twine behind it adds a nice earthiness to the blooms and leaves.
So lovely, Karen!
Loving these colors and the beautiful flowers and of course the sentiment!
I love the sentiment...and the twine behind it is awesome.
AMAZING Creation!! I LOVE all of the details!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
I love the sentiment!! Great card!!!
That's beautiful pp and what a great sentiment too!
Love the twine peeking out from behind!
Okay, I must be losing my mind because the post I was just reading disappeared. ha ha You're probably editing. This card is gorgeous. Great design, and I am loving the big, beautiful banner!
Beautiful card, Karen!!! That patterned paper is so pretty and I LOVE your tip about layering! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful design to showcase a beautiful hymn! I love the bundle of twine beneath the label. Love the tips you are sharing with us!
*sigh* this is stunning! I'm in love with your card, it is like a stepped up CAS card with the colors and patterns you chose. Thanks for sharing your tips on how to keep the card CAS when using more elements that one would traditionally use.
I think this is fast becoming my favorite design. I love the focal piece in the middle. I think my eyes like the symmetry. Gorgeous card!
Beautiful card Karen!
I always enjoy seeing what you have to say.
I really like the second card the best, love the twine under the sentiment. A novel approach.
Absolutely fantastic! Love how the sentiment pops and you have added the twine over that stunning banner!!
Love your card in every way.
Your card is beautiful!!
such a beauty :)
so simple and beautiful! the twine loops behind the sentiment panel add so much texture. love it!
Gorgeous paper and there are those adorable twine curls again! :)
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