Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Life's a Journey

Well, today's card really expresses how my life has been lately. "Life's a journey" especially since we have moved from the metropolitan northeast to the low country here in the south. I am getting use to the slower pace but sometimes it can be abit frustrating,  but the nice weather, gorgeous flora and fauna make up for all that.

I made this card because  at Gingersnap Creations, we're focusing on using our scraps this month as well as getting them all organized. We know you have some fabulous scraps just hanging around your craft table. For this challenge, GSC#135 we want you to grab a scrap of your favorite designer paper. There's a random prize given by Stampotique , who is this month's sponsor too. Come on over and join in the fun.
The background paper  is from Italy and I have had it for 20 years, I do use it sparingly! I layered an old bicycle poster image from a calendar that I had kept since 2005. LOL. Some gold ribbon, 3 glitter flowers, gold edges and some layering of gold and green paper came next. The sentiment reads "Life's a journey." And I certainly agree with that!

Hope you will have a wonderful journey this week.
take care, gerri
"Life's a Journey"

"Flower details"

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14 comments:

  1. 1CardCreatorJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Love your card, the paper is gorgeous for sure. This one reminded me of my FIL, he was Italian (never took citizenship) and he was a professional bicycle racer in his youth in Italy. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    This is great and marvelous gerri. Love this Journey very much.
    Lovely greet
    Marja

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  3. CrystalJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful card! :-)

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  4. Valerie-JaelJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Nice work Gerri! Valerie

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  5. Jean Franks BeckJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    OMG, Gerri, my jaw dropped when I saw your paper.... I have been hoarding some with the exact same design for.... well, it's been decades! Yes! I used it to wrap my bridesmaids gifts, and saved a sheet for "posterity." Yep, it's still in my stash of wedding memorabilia, and nope, I'm not using it, LOL! Your card is gorgeous! And I know what you mean about a journey.... I moved from northeast PA to central NC and still don't quite feel like I'm "home". Here's to seeing the good wherever we are, and blooming where we're planted, as they say. :)

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  6. Silvia(Barnie)January 18, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    A wonderful card, Gerri. The background paper is very familar to me, I've had the same, too.

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  7. Brenda BrownJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    A stunning paper design gerri and you have used it to show it at it's best. Love your card. Hope you settle soon even though it may be slower than you are used to.
    xoxox

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  8. MicheleJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    whoa that paper is gorgeous Gerri! love your beautiful colors and composition. hope you continue to settle in nicely at your new locale. sounds like it is beautiful. take good care. xo

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  9. SharonJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Fantastic image Gerri and perfect for the Journey sentiment!!! Gorgeous background paper too!

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  10. cherylJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    oh wow Gerri this is brilliant gosh amazing image,and just love the detail super super layout hun hugs Cherylxxxx

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  11. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    The Image is stunning .. the paper ravashing and you have again created an over the top piece. LOVE it! xoDonna

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  12. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    What a gorgeous creation my friend. Once again I have to say I love your image.. Its fabulous.. Goes perfect with that sentiment..

    Hugs, Linda

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  13. trisha tooJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Fun image, and beautiful pp--yep, life IS a journey!!

    :)

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  14. Gail Is This Mutton?January 24, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous colour combination and jaunty image. I love the flowers!

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