Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Happy Thoughts

Hello Crafty Friends, I feel like August is already zipping by me. Where did the summer go? I know many are ready for fall or winter, but I have to say that I am not. Summer didn't hit here until July, then it hit with a bang. I hope August stays hot here, more pool time. LOL Usually in August we start getting cooler nights, which in turn cools down the pool water. But we will see how it goes this year. Although, I do enjoy what I call "perfect temps" of fall, it is what follows next that I just don't love anymore. 

I have a simple card today. Mostly white on white with a touch of copper. I cut a hexagon out of a card panel, embossed a piece of scrap white paper and put that behind the panel, then popped the panel up on a copper mat.  Then I took two hexagons to make the fame out of the copper paper. Die cut my poppies and glued and popped them up on the front of the card. Added my sentiment and it was done.  I don't hate this card, but not sure if I really love it either. I think it will have to grow on me some. 



Thanks for stopping by to visit. Thank you for your sweet comments, they always make my day. I will be around to visit you all soon too if I haven't been by already. 

Crafty hugs,






Card Recipe:

We R Memory Keepers - Mini embossing folder "dots"

AliExpress - The poppies-I think

Sizzix - Hexagon Dies

CTMH - Sending Smiles

DCWV - Metallic Paper Pad 


12 comments:

Carol L said...

This doesn't have to grow on me, I just love it! That metallic hexagon frame looks perfect with the mat beneath the white panel and I love the embossing and graceful flower stems you added to the top! It's a real CAS beauty and I really like this design! Today we have another cool beautiful day and soon we'll be pushing into winter and wishing for hot weather again, but I'm a big fan of autumn, so I'm ready! Stay cool and have a fabulous day!

jimlynn said...

I think it's so pretty! I love the embossing inside the hexagon shape. VERY nice!
Here's to a few more weeks of warmer weather and pool time for you!
Lynn

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Well! I LOVE it. The copper adds a warmth to the white, and the embossing and dies are gorgeous Brenda. Love the texture on the card too.
Faith x

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Brenda this is so elegant - love your textured white, framed by the copper. The poppy die cut is perfect over the background. A stunning card
Blessings
Maxine

I Card Everyone said...

It's clear that you are embracing your CAS side, Brenda and I LOVE it! Want to know what else I love? the embossing inside that hexagon! Every element of this card is the perfect proportion.
=]

Brenda in IN said...

it's been too hot or too wet to enjoy summer here. Lots of storms rolling through too, so I agree, summer has been weird. The look of copper is stunning with the white. A great design, Brenda.

Sue said...

Brenda I love this it's so elegant and I love that embossed detail and the copper is just wow! hugs x

Bonnie said...

Simple but elegant, Brenda! Love the bit of copper framing with all the white and the embossing adds even more interest!

Marilyn said...

I think your card is beautiful! Love the embossing
Have a great day!
Marilyn❤️

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful blog

Maria said...

Love your hexagon card with the pretty die cut flowers! Wonderful embossing, too! Yes, the weather has been strange this year. We are due for rain later today and I hope it doesn't brew up any bad storms. Take care and have a great rest of the week, hugs!

Liz said...

Absolutely stunning card, Brenda. I love the design. xx