Beautiful Friend

I have a friend who's going through a lot right now.  It's near the holidays and her mom broke her hip in a fall and spent time in the hospital following surgery and is now in rehab.  I wanted her to know that I think she's a beautiful person for caring about her mom so much, and that I'm here if she needs me.  She's not one who likes frills or fancy stuff, so I thought this card was a good fit for her. 

First the card:

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set:  Beautiful Peacock (2018 Sale-A-Bration, starts January 3)

Ink:  Lemon/Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide

Paper:  Thick Whisper White Card Stock, Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Night of Navy Crinkled Seam Binding, SNAIL Adhesive

Tools:  Stitched Shapes Ovals, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Accessories

Directions:

1.  Cut white to 8.5x5.5" and score at 4.25".  Cut Designer Series Paper to 5.25x4".  Wrap Seam Binding around left side of patterned paper, and tie in a bow.  Attach to card front with SNAIL.  Set aside.

2.  Cut out oval with largest Stitched Shapes Oval Framelit Die.  This allows for better placement of the stamped elements.  Stamp peacock flourish with Lemon/Lime Twist.  Stamp tiny flower image in Powder Pink, and detailed flower image with Tranquil Tide.  Stamp sentiment in center with Tranquil Tide.  Adhere with dimensionals.

3.  Clear rhinestones could be used for the center of the blue flowers, but I chose to leave them plain.

The 2018 Sale-a-bration promotion begins for customers on January 3rd.  You can get this set free with a qualifying $50 order.

Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/  Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store.  Happy Stamping!