Another Type Of Papercrafting Journey?
I made this card a few days ago and couldn't believe how emotional it made me feel. I am happy with the card, absolutely, but certainly wouldn't rate it amongst many of the great masterpieces ever made. I couldn't believe how moved I felt by this card and the made-up story that came to mind of a couple apart from each other with only dog-eared letters to keep them close I had managed to conjure up. I am amazed (and feeling a bit silly really) at how making this card instantly transported me into this Notebook-esque type tale. This is the first time this has happened to me while crafting that I am aware of. It was as if I finished a captivating book or watched a movie that was a bit of a tear jerker or as my husband puts it, "That makes you crack a crystal". Crazy huh? It probably just means I need to get out more. But really, how fantastic this passion for papercrafting is. It sort of confirms for me how moved and inspired I am by papercrafting alone. What's going to happen to me when I make something really good? *scary* Have you ever had this happen to you before?
One Page of The Notebook Card:
- Stamps: Papertrey Ink Love Birds, Hero Arts La Lettre and Flower Tapestry Background
- Paper: Papertrey Ink Rusic Cream and Vintage Cream
- Ink: Memento Pear Tart, Sprout, Bamboo, and Rich Cocoa, Distress Ink in Scattered Straw, Tea Dye, and Antique Linen
- Accessories: Papertrey Ink Notebook Die and Birdcage Die(small), Jute, WRM Corner Chomper 1/4 side, Paper Doily
Thank you for visiting and being a wonderful part of my journey! x
10 comments:
Jen, I had to laugh at your little story about becoming so emotional. I immediately thought the exact same thing when I saw that letter tied with twine, all curled up and distressed like a long-lost love letter. I think this is a wonderful card, one of the best actually. I really like that Hero Art stamp. It is just the right handwriting for this card.
Beautiful, beautiful card. I can see why it matched your emotions!
What a sweet card Jen! I love the lil bird and the twine around the note! Very creative!
Beautiful card and I love the colours and the little lonly bird. yYur little story made me smile, and thats a great strat on a new day :O)
Jen, what a great card! I love the note with string tied to it. Seems like a love letter from olden days. o wonder you got emotional. Its so real.I love getting handwritten letters. It means so much more than emails :) That bird cage is awesome.I love the soft background on the card base as well:) Beautiful work, Jen!
I have a bird cage stamp set sitting on my desk for past 3 days. I just cannot figure out what to do with it!
This is beautiful, and sad, and so emotional. I really, really, like it.
beautiful..love the little curled edge!
i got to your blog from splitcoast stampers and am glad i did. i love this card! lots of great detail. i am a pti addict, but didn't get the bird stamp or die... seeing this card makes me think i need to reconsider. i have the notebook page die and i use it often. i like the hero arts stamps you used and the story your card tells. job well done.
i arrived at your blog from splitcoaststampers and am glad i did. love this card! i am a pti addict but didn't buy the bird cage stamp or die. now i think i might have to reconsider this. great detail on this card. i have the notebook die and i use it often. i really like the hero arts stamps you used as well. wonderful job.
Oh, Jen- I LOVE this card- it definitely deserves a back story! Beautifully done!
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