Thursday, March 1, 2012

For Your Inspiration #26

Hello everyone!  I'm finally back with a card.  It's been too long.

We have a new inspiration photo for you at For Your Inspiration.  It's just gorgeous!  I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Here's the photo:
Here's my take on it:


I went a pretty literal route with this.  I tried to be "artsy" by double stamping the branches of the tree after stamping off once.  It's not my favorite look:)

Please be sure to visit the rest of the FYI Design Team to see their beautiful cards inspired by this photo.  Links are on my sidebar.





All supplies from Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps: Oak Branch (Stampscapes 203G), Mat Stack 5 Collection (sentiment)
Paper:   white, black, green scraps
Ink:  Sepia (memories), Fired Brick distress (Ranger), black
Other:  Picket Fence die, grass border punch (fiskars)

15 comments:

Joyce said...

This is really artsy and pretty. I like that double stamping technique, and how you made the grass and fence in the foreground.

Marybeth said...

Sorry about your grandfather . Your card is gorgeous , and the fence is a sweet touch !

Lynn said...

Sara, I love the stamping off...it is so soft and beautiful. The fence is awesome...I love how you interpreted the inspiration photo.

Michelle said...

Sara, I love your "artsy" approach. I think it turned out beautifully! :-)

StephC said...

Oh I think it's wonderful! All of the details are perfect. Gorgeous card Sara!

Laurie said...

hi Sara,
My first time commenting on your blog although I've enjoyed it for awhile. Anyway, just thought I let you know, the "artistic" tree is my favorite part of your card.

Laurie said...

hi Sara,
My first time commenting on your blog although I've enjoyed it for awhile. Anyway, just thought I let you know, the "artistic" tree is my favorite part of your card.

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Sara, this is stunning - the tree stamp is awesome! A great interpretation of this week's inspiration photo.
Have a happy weekend - Sylvia xx

Mara Campbell said...

Wow, that tree stamp is so grand!! I like the look of your double stamp, it really softens the image. And love the white picket fence, you created a lovely scene on your card!

Vicki Dutcher said...

What a beautiful take from the photo!! Your tree is awesome!

dstandard said...

Gorgeous card- love the grass and fence there!

carefree creations said...

Sara, this is wonderful! I love that tree image!! The fence and layers of grass are a great accent!

Karin Åkesdotter said...

WONDERFUL card!

Nadine said...

Just gorgeous Sara! I don't know what you're talking about…I love that double-stamped look. Gives the image lots of depth... it almost has an Asian feel to it. Great job on the inspiration photo!

Unknown said...

Wow... this is just gorgeous! You built such an amazing scene - I LOVE that tree!