One of my good friends has been going through some rough times the last few months.  She is a truly caring, warmhearted, kind person, and she’s also a totally amazing crafter.  Unfortunately, she doesn’t always see those qualities lying within herself.  So I made this card for her and gave it to her with a few things to help keep her creative juices flowing.  The sentiment on the card sums up my feelings perfectly – I’m so very glad, and lucky, to have her as a friend.

The card uses the Lizzie Anne Designs Sketch Challenge 119 layout.  (Didn’t I say in my last post that I’d probably be using this sketch again? :))  I have to say that I’m pretty dang proud of how well the bow turned out for me.  I totally stink at tying bows, which is why I usually just tie ribbons in a knot.  This one actually turned out looking like a bow for me.  I decided to try using Liquid Pearls for the center of the large flower. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Garden Inspirations (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray, Whisper White (SU); “Chutney” from Ambrosia 6″ x 6″ pad (Basic Grey)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine)
Other: Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon, watercolor crayons, blender pens (SU); platinum Liquid Pearls (Ranger)