I'm not often afraid of a stamp, but I have to share something with you, my blog readers. I purchased the Phyllis Harris stamp "Easier with You by my Side" and then was terrified to ink it up. That horse SCARED me! I have a healthy respect for horses IRL, and it has transferred over to this stamp. Well, a friend of mine lost her father, and he was a huge horse person. He spent his whole life around horses, having a team of Percherons he took to many local parades for years. My friend still has 5 horses. So, I knew it was time to give this stamp some love and get over my fear.
I haven't been up close to too many horses, so I was unsure of how to color this one, but this is what I did with it. I gave the girl the same color hair as my friend's, knowing it would remind her of her childhood, and of course it did. She tells me it's the only sympathy card she got that made her cry. And to that I say, "Phew! Those tears gotta come."
I used MME Miss Caroline Dolled Up 12x12 paper for the base of the card and the woodgrain piece behind the stamped horse image. The sentiment is stamped on a piece of wood veneer cut using a Spellbinders die, then stamped with Stazon ink. The ribbon is 3 Girl Jam Wine and Jewels. The image is stamped with Memento black ink and colored with Copics. The background is sponged with Tim Holtz distress ink -- broken china.
This second card is one I made a few months ago, but I don't think I ever posted it.
It is another Unity/Phyllis Harris co-branded stamp called "First Love". It was the first Phyllis Harris stamp I ever bought and still my favorite. I love the sweetness of it. I'm sorry, but I can't remember what set the "best friends" sentiment is from. I think it's a CTMH set, but I can't seem to lay my hands on it at the moment (do I have too many stamps?)
The card uses Basic Grey PB&J 12x12 papers, a Spellbinders die, a Close To My Heart ready-made border, and Copic markers. I used a Corner Chomper on 2 sides of the card.
PLEASE come back next Friday to participate in {Julie's blogoversary blog hop}. I'm celebrating one year of blogging and the wonderful friendships I've made because of it. Many of those connections started right here, with Friends With Flair. The hop is March 1-3. There will be a few different ways to win blog candy and prizes. Please spread the word and join me next Friday as my friends and I celebrate.
Looking forward to hopping with you! Love what you did with your sympathy card, and I'm certain it touched your friend deeply. It's beautiful and made with such care. Love your other card too! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteI so love the Phyllis Harris stamps. What a great job you have done with both images. I can see why your sympathy card touched your f fiend. Great job. TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards and very sweet that you were able to ink that stamp up to create the perfect sympathy card for your friend. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sympathy card! The coloring is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely wonderful! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBith truly stunning cards and your colouring is brilliant!!!
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Tracy
xoxo
The best friends card turned out so super cute!
ReplyDeleteYes, well, I think all the Phyllis Harris stamps intimidate me, they call out for such skilful colouring!As you've demonstrated here. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are amazing. Love your colouring.
ReplyDeleteJulie, what a great card for your friend! And way to go diving in to use the horse stamp and beautiful Percheron coloring, no less!! This card will be treasured!!
ReplyDeleteBeauitful colouring, very stunning card!
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning cards, amzaing colors!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! I'm afraid of the PH stamps too.
ReplyDeleteLove this image! Great job coloring. I need to get mine out and tackle it!
ReplyDeleteI am sure your friend would love the card. That's such a sweet sweet card at a time of loss.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your hop next week!! :)
Beautiful coloring on both cards! I really like that second one with the dog-it's so bright a cheerful and the stamp is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThey are both pretty and the horse came out just fine. :)
ReplyDeleteI just love the texture you gave to that horse, Julie! The PH stamps are such amazing pieces to work with.
ReplyDeleteyou did a great love , created with love and she will love it , as we do !! Great card .
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on these cards!! You colored them perfect!! It is a great feeling to make a friend that perfect card that they can cherish
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card for your friend!
ReplyDeleteOne of the most amazing experiences with cardmaking is how you can really create something meaningful for a friend - how else could you have found a sympathy card with a horse? I'm exactly of the same opinion as you - those tears gotta come sometime! I think you've done a gorgeous job of colouring the horse.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the girl/dog card too - now that I've completely fallen in love with my own dog I can't resist a puppy on anything!!
both cards are lovely and your colouring is awesome.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! I am sure your friend will love it since it is full of love. I am a Phyllis Harris fan - I love all her Unity Stamps. You did great on both cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love your coloring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! It will bring your friend great comfort. Losing a parent is not easy :( I will be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.
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