Monday, April 18, 2011

Kind Words



This sketch was created by Verve Diva Andrea and it had me going "hmmm" for a little while as I tried to figure out how to work this sketch. I finally decided to flip it and things went a bit more smoothly from there :)

I absolutely love this quote by Mother Theresa.  Such a powerful reality to it and a great reminder to not just think nice things about people but to actually tell them so it can echo in there heart for days to come.

Got a few more bits of my Costco DP pack used up on this card - yeah!  Went with an oval instead of a circle, added a layered prima and some black, sheer ribbon and I was good to go.

Why not join me in making a conscious effort to bless someone today by sharing some kind words with them.  Not only will it bless them, but those of us who speak them :)





What's In It?
Stamps: (Verve) Kind Words
Paper: Costco DP, Lavender Lace
Ink: Black
Accessories: Scalloped Oval and Oval Nesties, SU Border Punch, Primas, 5/8" Sheer Black Ribbon, Button, Glue Dot, Half Pearls, Dimensionals



20 comments:

Dawn Easton said...

Marisa, this is beautiful! I wanted to flip that sketch too...hehe! LOVE that sentiment, think it may be my fave from Verve!

Benzi said...

Beautiful, Marisa! Love that gorgeous, striped designer paper.
Fabulous sentiment and one to act on.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Oh the colors on this are so pretty~ great job with the sketch~

Andrea Ewen said...

Ok, so let me get this straight...I bless you with no skewed panels so in return my sketch must be tweaked 90°? And the oval? I'm beginning to think that you're getting a bit too sketch fickle, my dear. Of course, I'm just teasing you, I know I can do that! Well, adjusting the sketch or not, this is a real gem! That sentiment is absolutely beautiful and the colors are like a spring dream! Awesome work sunshine!!

Unknown said...

I have a kind word for you Marisa!! Your cards are second to none, in my honest opinion! xxx

Vicki Burdick said...

Sp pretty Marisa!!! Love that sentiment!

Stacy Morgan said...

Very pretty, that black ribbon is perfect with the lavendar.

Debbie Carriere said...

Marisa, this is lovely!!! Love that you flipped the sketch. That sentiment is so true - love it! TFS :)

Silke Ledlow said...

Simply BEAUTIFUL Marisa! Hugs ~S~

Danni said...

I {heart} this card! The black ribbon and accents really just make the card! Awesome job!

Anonymous said...

Hi Marisa, I much prefer the sketch flipped over and your colour choices are beautiful. The sentiment is so true. xxx

Sue said...

Such a clever girl, the flipping makes such a difference!! Awesome colour combo, and you have gotta love Costco, I am a big fan of their ribbon too!! :)

ChristineCreations said...

Oh that purple and green looks so great together! What a pretty card Marisa!

Vickie Z said...

Excellent use of the sketch!! Purples and greens... WOW ... purples "almost" make me stop breathing!! Did I see that WE will be making beautious flowers and leaves shortly?? Yes ma'am!!

Maureen said...

how true...I loved Mother Teresa too...what a lot of power and love in a teensy tiny woman!! Love those bright pops of colour :) Well, we had snow, sun, and hail today!! LOL And it was cold out on duty today, although the sunshine was nice :) Apparently we are skipping over spring and heading right to summer, eventually!!

Dawn B. said...

IT seems like kind words are not spoken often enough anymore. It is sad. This is so pretty. I love the colors and that layout. Great card Marisa and great idea..

Crystal said...

WOW another beauty, this is fantastic and you did awesome with this sketch, I sooo love purple and black, BEAUTIFUL!

Betty Wright said...

Marisa, this is stunning! Beautiful elements and you totally rocked the sketch! Love it on the side! Fabulous quote!

Wanda Cullen said...

Flipping the sketch was a genius idea to highlight this wonderful sentiment! Beautiful, clean style card - reminds me of Silke's cards which I LOVE!

Shirley said...

A really beautiful card! I love the verse. Mother Teresa certainly left some great words for us all.