This week's Saturday Paper a la Mode Challenge over at The Outlawz is to emboss the background for a project - you can use dry or wet embossing.
I chose to dry emboss using an embossing folder I got several years ago and have never used until this project. It's a nostalgic Christmas scene, almost like the old Currier & Ives prints (hopefully you're not too young to know what that is). When I was young I used to look through the Sears and JCPenney catalogs and dream of someday having a set of Currier & Ives dinnerware for the Holidays. I haven't thought of that in years! Oh well, maybe something I need to check the antique shops for.
I added a tag that I backed with some black cardstock (I think every card needs a tough of black), added a snowflake with a felt flower on top, some baker's twine and a pretty buttons. The color of the cardstock is almost a distressed color, and I sanded lightly across the embossed parts to highlight them a bit more, than around the very edges. I put some pretty paper behind it, which is just peeking around the edges. It was actually very pretty without the snowflake/flower combo, but it's just not me to go too CAS.
Okay, now on to my children. As I have mentioned, my son is a freshman at Virginia Tech where he is a member of the Corps of Cadets. Michelle (my daughter) and I went down to visit him this past weekend and attend the football game. The cadets all wear their dress uniforms to the games, and WOW!!!, what a sight that is! I just can't describe the emotions I felt seeing my baby all dressed up like this the first time - it was a sight to behold for sure! This is him and Michelle:
Yes, I am a proud mom! Thanks for stopping by! Big hugs!
You certainly have two good-looking children! :^)
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing and the color of card-stock you used on your card! The baker's twine and snowflake are great embellishments! :^)
Hugs, Penny
what a fabulous card and absolutely gorgeous... gorgeous children!!!!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by.
hugs :)
Lovely card Theresa, great vintage feel wwith the embossing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, doesn't your baby look good in his uniform, I can fully understand you being the proud Mum as you've got two beautiful kids to be proud of!
Hugs
Laurian
Beautiful card!! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAnd your children are beautiful... wow, your son is so handsome in his uniform. Great photos!!
Your card is gorgeous. I love the snowflake/flower.
ReplyDeleteYour son certainly does look handsome and proud in his dress uniform. Your daughter is beautiful too. It is a good feeling to see our children happy and doing well.
Blessing hugs,
Teresa
Yay for football! I always look forward to your kid updates; you're so proud of them that I wind up feeling proud of them too!
ReplyDeleteI finally get to leave a comment! pop in here often but then pop back out...
ReplyDeleteI have this same folder and still havent used it either - so glad to see you created with it....now maybe I'll come up with something...
Your children are beautiful! yep, son is beautiful too LOL - can just imagine seeing him and the rest in their dress uniforms... how emotional that would be....