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Friday, February 25, 2011

Love Never Fails


Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
This card is dedicated to you, Mom and Dad. 
Love never fails.
Thank you for teaching me this by living it.



 Bluebirds will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Vintage Cream, Kraft) PTI
Stamps: (For the Love of Grids) Practicing Creativity Designs, (Ever After) Wplus 9
Digital Image: (Bluebird Couple) TiffanyDoodles
Ink: (Buckaroo Blue Pigment) SU, (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Satin Ribbon) SU, (Thread)
Other: (Colored Pencils) PrismaColor, (Brown Pen) Creative Memories

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30 comments:

  1. TammyFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    This is great Karen!! Love how you've coloured the birds and your ribbon treatment!

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  2. ChristinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    This is an absolute beauty, Karen. The bluebirds are fabulously colored, and you paired them with such a wonderful sentiment. Inspiring, as always!

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  3. ~amy~February 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Such a neat card...looks like a painting! Great job!

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  4. BabyBokChoyFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Looks like a watercolor, so amazing! Such a meaningful sentiment as well!

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  5. LaurelFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    very pretty!

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  6. ~Tammy~February 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Karen this is incredible!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    THis is just gorgeous.. like an art piece.. invaluable :)

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 25, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    You and your birds, always show show stopers.

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  9. Alice February 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    what a beautiful tribute to your parents. amazing coloring as always. gorgeous card, Karen!

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  10. ValerieFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Karen, I just love when you make cards with this sweet little birds!! Beautiful!

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  11. jenFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    This is gorgeous- your coloring is always so inspiring... and what a perfect sentiment to your parents....

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  12. Michele GrossFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Awww, such a sweet tribute to your mom and dad :) Wonderful card for that challenge-just beautiful!

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  13. Jay GeeFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Beautiful card Karen, love everything about it!

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  14. LynnFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Wishes for many, many, many more happy years for your parents. You are so talented and this is a gorgeous tribute for your parents.

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  15. Sherry EckbladFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I agree with Amy this card looks like a painting. Such an excellent job of coloring those birds.

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  16. Pam W.February 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    This is lovely. The coloring is beautiful. How sweet that you dedicated it to your parents.

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  17. LindsayFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    GORGEOUS card Karen! Just gorgeous!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Thank you Karen- It's a beautiful and bluebirds will always hold a special meaning in our family. Love,
    Mom

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  19. Diane JaquayFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    LOVELY card Karen, the birds look so lifelike!

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  20. farmhouse-storyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    so gorgeous-i love how soft and pretty you can make these birds look. love your work:)

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  21. Leigh Ann BairdFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love the ribbon and the sentiment! Lovely card!

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  22. Emily LeiphartFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    This is incredible, Karen! I think you'll be a winner with this card. I love everything about it.

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  23. NancyFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    What a stunning card, Karen. Looks like a painting.

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  24. shawnteFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    beautiful card. lovely sentiment

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  25. yyamFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous card Karen! Love how you interpreted the challenge! :)

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  26. CherylFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Pretty! I love this! I can't wait until the blue birds come back this spring.

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  27. alexandra s.m.March 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I'm in love!!!!!
    AWESOME card!
    Thank you <3

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  28. Virginia L.March 2, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love all of them!! The birdies are so cute with the sweet color combo! Another awesome post of yours!!!

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  29. Charlene AustinMarch 4, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    OH MY WOW! Gorgeousness....that's what this is. And the sweetest post to your parents which just made me go awwwww. Thanks so much for playing along with Embellish!

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  30. Mariana GrigsbyMarch 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Karen, this card is so pretty! I love the images and the beautiful sentiment. Thanks for sharing and playing along with us!

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