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Did you know that the Ginkgo tree is believed to be a living fossil and a symbol
of peace, hope and vitality? According to Google that's the case.
It seemed to me that it was perfect paired with this Irish blessing.
I found this blessing as a digi image at Etsy, since I didn't have a stamp with it.
The ginkgo was die cut from watercolor paper and I used Distress re-inkers and
a waterbrush to color it. There are two pieces to each leaf so I used a darker color
on the base and lighter color on the top piece.
Since the sentiment was already printed on the cardstock, I let it sit for a day to
make sure the ink was good and dry, then embossed the whole piece.
Challenges:
Can You Handle the Pressure - Use an embossing folder - twist of Lucky or St. Patrick's Day
Just Us Girls #766 - Word Week - Green
Word Power - Make the sentiment the focus of the card
Card Recipe
Stamps: Irish Blessing Digi (Crafty AKel)
Ink: Rustic Wilderness, Twisted Citron
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Mixed Media (Strathmore)
Other: Sealed Ginkgo (SB), Burlap EF (HB)
Enjoy!
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11 comments:
Pretty card with that Irish Blessing and the Gingko plants. Love the embossed background too. Have a great weekend my friend.
Anyone would love to receive this blessing, Bonnie, and the Gingko leaves compliment it beautifully.
I did not know that little tidbit about Ginkgo - or maybe I did and have forgotten it? wink.
That blessing is wonderful - Irish or not, I'm taking it, please and thank you!
I have a friend who clear heat embosses her printed sentiments before they dry, right out of the printer! But I think your dry and emboss feature is perfect - such a wonderful card, Bonnie!
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What a fantastic blessing, and yes the gingko goes so well with it! Love the card, Bonnie, and the texture too
A lovely uplifting card xx
What a perfect pairing and so beautiful! I also like the burlap embossing. I did not know that about the gingko tree.
What a wonderful combination of the old Irish blessing and the gingko leaves. Gingko leaves are just so beautiful! I haven't seen that burlap embossing folder before but I really like the texture it gives.
Beautiful card Bonnie and such a lovely Irish blessing too xx
Bonnie, this is beautiful! I like the foloiage and the nice phrase.
Lia DT CYHTP
A gorgeous card so beautifully designed. Too bad the ginkgo tree wouldn't grow in Michigan as I certainly could use one if that is what it means, I could use a little peace, hope and vitality!!
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Diane WP Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
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OH WOW ... this is just awesome! Lovely design my friend and it just so happens I DO have a stamp with this Irish Blessing (hubby is Irish) and love it paired with the ginkgo stem! Beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our WORD POWER challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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