Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Father's Day

I was (am) so grateful to have my dad around for another Father's Day. There for a while it looked like I wouldn't.  I'd like to give a shout-out to the wonderful nurses working the oncology ward at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, Montana. You are so special!
This is the card I made for Dad this year.  He's retired Navy, so I think he got a kick out of it.

The image was heat embossed in black on Marina Mist CS, then an old Blender Pen dipped in bleach lightened the sails.  The ocean was added with a Not Quite Navy marker and white caps with a gel pen. The anchor was heat embossed in silver on Brushed Silver CS, then cut out and tied (anchor knot) with baker's twine.

I think the white eyelets are reminiscent of portholes, don't you?

Stamps: The Open Sea, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Brushed Silver, Nautical Expedition DSP
Ink: VersaMark, Basic Black Classic, Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Heat Tool, Silver and Black Stampin' Emboss Powder, White Baker's Twine, White Eyelets (retired), Petite Pennant Punch (on edge of greeting pennant), Stampin' Dimensionals

11 comments:

  1. Cindy what a wonderful card - so many great details. Blessings to you and your family.

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  2. Gorgeous card! So glad that you were able to celebrate with your dad again!

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  3. Ace cards!! :) Also,if anybody is interested-Zoe Marriott is holding a competition on her blog because of the release of her new book, Shadows on the Moon. In the competition you can win three signed books, including her new book, along with other goodies! :)

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  4. So pretty Cindy!! Love that you used the lighthouse with the ship. Great idea!

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  5. Stunning card Cindy! I agree the eyelets do make you think of portholes. How creative you are!

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  6. Beautious! And welcome back, Cindy!

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  7. Welcome back!! We missed you!! Thinking of you and your family! Love your card it is beautiful!!

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  8. Jaw dropping. I love the bleached sails and the watercoloring!

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  9. Cindy, this is an amazing card. I'm sure your dad caught many of the details. So special! Thanks for sharing with us and you remain in our thoughts.

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  10. Fab card. Love the layout and details with the anchor and eyelets.

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  11. What a great card for your Dad! So glad you were able to be there for him.

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