I saw a card online somewhere with a bit simpler design, but similar to this one, so I decided to make a few to send to family members.
I started with a yellow card base and added a smaller white panel on which I had printed the sentiment with my computer and then added a pierced design with a large die.
For my "sunrise," I first die cut the square with rays, then also cut a piece of yellow glitter cardstock the same size as the die-cut. I used an orange alcohol marker to add some deeper color to the yellow. After adhering the glitter CS to the back of the die-cut, both were added to the top of my pierced panel.
My cross was cut with a sentiment strip die from some wood-patterned cardstock and the leafy, curly branch from a medium green cardstock. Then it was just a matter of positioning the leafy branch around the cross and attaching both to the card with foam tape.
I printed the inside sentiment with my computer and my card was complete.
I've made a LOT of Easter cards already, but most of them have been donated to the thrift store. In fact, I took 16 cards to the thrift store at 10 a.m. yesterday morning, of which 8 or 9 were Easter cards. All the Easter cards had sold by lunchtime. I think that Easter is one of those times, like Christmas, when people who rarely send cards actually do.
I haven't taken photos of most of my Easter cards--it's just too time-consuming when I make so many of them. You'd be bored to tears looking at all of them, anyway.
As you read this, I will probably be at the Orthopedic Surgery Center with my husband. He is having his second knee replaced today with a new one. For his first knee surgery, he was heading home only 1 1/2 hours after the surgery ended. I hope it goes as well this time.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
7 comments:
Beautiful Easter card -I have to get going on mine. The kids I usually do bunnies but for daughter, granddaughter etc. I do faith based cards. Love the pierced background. Your cards sell so well at the thrift store, what a blessing you are to them.
Wishing hubby a quick recovery and on his way home today. I so need two new knees but....just haven't done it "yet".
Take god care of mister.
Gorgeous card depicting sunrise on Easter morning. I have been wondering how to make a cross. Great idea to use straight banner dies and wood paper. I am amazed at the progress of knee replacement surgry. 12 years ago when I was a surgical nurse, we kept patients in the hospital 4-5 days. Hope the surgery and rehab go well.
Cheryl, that card is AWESOME! When I opened the blog it was a real WOW moment! Best wishes for your husband's recovery.
Sorry I've been absent from visiting so many blogs lately. Just too much going on. So glad I saw this one today!!!
Oh WOW Cheryl, that's an absolute stunner you've created! All the elements work perfectly together - your cross looks fab with the vine twisting round it.
Hope hubby's surgery went well and that he heals quickly, he'll be ready to climb mountains in no time with 2 new knees ;)
What a beautiful Easter card, Cheryl!! I love everything about it. I hope your husband's surgery went well.
Oh my word! What a gorgeous card! Beautifully done, dear friend - your family members will love these! Thanks for inspiring me to get moving on some Easter cards!
Where are your square rays die and pierced die plate from? Your card is so beautiful as well as inspiring!
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