Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Thanks Ever So Much

Hi there...we arrived home safe and sound from Chicago yesterday afternoon and I had a little time to get inky.  I decided to pull out my Ranger distress inks and create a very fall thank you card.  I love the gorgeous fall colors and tried to recreate them on  my card for this week's Wee Memories Challenge.  The challenges is sponsored by Paper Smooches.  I love the big PS sentiments...

Now...back to Chicago!  I mentioned last week that I was going to meet up with Cristina Kowalczyk.  We met for breakfast on Sunday morning.  I really wish we lived closer as I know we'd have a ball crafting together and sharing stories about our families.  Like me, Cristina, is very close to her mom and we loved talking about our families.  Her little girl, Sofia, is beyond adorable.  So petite and absolutely beautiful with big huge brown eyes.  She was a bit shy...otherwise I would have carried her around with me!  Here's hoping that we can get together again soon.

That's all for today folks...I'll be back soon with more photos from our Chicago trip.

19 comments:

Jen W. said...

This is so gorgeous! I really need to play more with my Distress Inks.

Jay Gee said...

This is really lovely Lynn, I love the blend of colours. :)

Karen B. said...

Wow, this card just speaks fall, and what a way to showcase how beautiful distress inks are.

Suzanne said...

How fun does this sound? Glad you got to meet up wtih Cristina! You card is beautiful! I have to try that ink blending technique someday - I love how it looks.

Barb said...

Beautiful distressing on your card, Lynn and what a lovely photo of you and Cristina! It's so special when we can meet our online friends! :)

Maureen said...

what a super sweet photo!! I bet that adorable little girl was a big change from your sweet boys...LOVE the fall colours on your card and the white leaves...stunning combination :)

Virginia L. said...

Your fall colors are stunning! Perfect use of the BIG sentiment (Love that, too!). And how FUN that you met Cristina! Both of you look so gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing your fun meet, Lynn!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

I love your beautiful fall card, Lynn. Haven't been to Chicago in a couple of years. Such a fun place to visit! Glad you had a safe trip! :)

catalina stanescu said...

the best!

Ginny said...

Love this card, Lynn. Did you stamp the leaves first and then distress around them? Gorgeous! I'm so glad you got to meet my awesome daughter, Cristina, and my beyond adorable granddaughter! :-) I know Cristina was thrilled to meet you. Great picture of the two of you.

Tigriswillreign said...

Look at you, meeting up with all these famous crafters!! So fun!!
I love those PS sents, too! I think I own everyone of their sentiment sets... except the newest... Soon, hopefully!

Jinny Newlin said...

How fun to meet Cristina! You both look like you had such a great time sharing life! And your PS creation is beyond CUTE and so perfect for fall!

Chunyuan said...

beautiful fall card. Love the distressed ink and white embossed leaves. how fun to meet Cristina.

Jenny said...

Fantastic fall card Lynn, love the beautiful inky bkgd :)
Love the photo too, sounds like you had a great time :)
Jenny x

Unknown said...

fun card and such a great pic of you and Cristina!!!

lisa arana said...

so lovely, the background is just amazing.

Trees said...

WOW! What an awesome card! I love the techniques you used! Thanks so much for sharing this with Wee Memories this week! We hope to see you again in our next challenge! :)

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love these embossed flowers and inks, and what fun to meet crafty friends in real life!

Cathy Fongjoyo said...

really gorgeous fall card. i love ur distressing.
thank you for joining us with wee memories this week :)