Friday, April 15, 2011

Maya Angelou

Who doesn't love a good Maya Angelou quote?  I think I even have a little book of her quotes somewhere that I bought when she was on Oprah a lot.  8)

This set comes from MFT and the patterned paper is from The Girls' Paperie (Vintage Whimsy) and I absolutely love it.  I mean love it like I had to buy 6 sheets of it.  It has the softest gingham (on inside picture below) on the reverse too.  Anyway, this lovely paper inspired me to use Maya Angelou's quote.  (It's a shame I covered most of the DP up - LOL!)

I used (my new favorite!) Spellbinders Labels 20 and cut the birdhouse out.  I just cut the quote to fit because I didn't have a die that would accomodate.  (I regret not "jazzing it up" a bit, because the center quote seems a bit plain).

Made the roses with MFT dies and added the yellow one from a package I bought at Michael's.  Can you tell I'm on a distressed edge kick?  haha.



Well Friday is here and the weather is great and I couldn't be happier.  Boy I love seeing the back of winter!  Wishing you all a enjoyable, relaxing & fun weekend!!

6 comments:

Creative Corner Studio Blog said...

I love your card! So pretty!!

Pauline said...

Gorgeous card Carla. Love everything about it, papers, layout, embellishments - your rock!

Gabriela said...

You know I'm just crazy over this card, right? It's evident you poured a lot of work into it because it shows beautifully.

Sabrina Jackson said...

Hello there my sweet friend!! I hope all is well with you! Girl, your card is amazing inside and out! I love the Labels 20 too and the way you have framed it with the bird cage and those sweet rolled roses...stunning!! Have a great weekend!! Hugs, Sabrina

Denise Marzec said...

Stunning papers and I love them paired up with the white sheer ribbon. Awesome!

Silli said...

wow- zers Carla, your card is beautiful...so many layers!!!!