Sunday, December 4, 2011

Thank You to A Special Person

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This is a card I created for a very special person.   Kathy Neal, Kaiser Permanente  will be leaving her  administrative post in a few days.  She was the administrator that hired me into my present Patient Care Coordinator position.  I shall miss her very much and know it will be a BIG loss for Kaiser Permanente.   We are having a going away party for her tomorrow and I created this card especially for her.


Challenge:  I am entering this card in the following challenges:




Stamp: Happiness Shared (Stampin Up)


Paper:
Pure Luxury White card stock (GKD)
Pure Luxury Chocolate Kiss card stock (GKD)
Earth's Gardens (ANW Crestwood, Inc.)
Cryogen cardstock (Curious Metallic)


Ink: 
Flower: Copic  (.too, Inc)  YR0000, YR00, YR02, YR04
Leaves/Stem:  Copic (.too,Inc) G28, YG63, G40
Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)


Other:
Acrylic Block
Paper trimmer
Scor Buddy (Scor-Pal)
Scissors
Ribbon
Pearls (Recollections)
Jumbo sponge dauber (Tsukineko)
Cuttlebug (Provo Crafts)
Flower Garden embossing folder (Stampin Up)




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Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week!


Hugs,
Marie
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15 comments:

  1. Linda PalmerDecember 4, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I am sure she will love it cause I do. Beautiful coloring, and love the embossed background too.

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  2. Barbara ColbertDecember 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    What a beautiful card! She will love it!! Gorgeous coloring and embossing...pretty special!!!

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  3. RenkataDecember 5, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Such a special card Marie, love the design and the colouring is awesome.

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  4. Dee's Craft RoomDecember 5, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    This is a beautiful card, love the colouring and all the embellishments.

    Thanks for joining in with the fun at Crafty Boots Challenge.

    Dionne

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  5. PatDecember 5, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    What a beautiful card for a special person, I am sure it will be appreciated. Thanks for sharing with us at F'n'F this week.

    Pat xx

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  6. Bonnie WeissDecember 5, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Beautiful and elegant card, Marie. I'm sure Kathy will love it and think of you every time she looks at it.

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  7. BeckyDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    OH My, this is gorgeous. Beautiful colors and coloring of that flower.

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  8. Carla S.December 5, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Gorgeous card, Marie! Wonderful coloring! I'm sure Kathy is going to treasure this card!

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  9. RoseCDecember 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Marie, you've colored this flower so nicely and your card design is lovely too. ~ Rose

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  10. Carol LDecember 5, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is a going away GIFT!! What an ultra gorgeous creation and I just LOVE the way you colored the floral image! Beautiful!

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  11. CraftinGrannyDecember 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Hi Marie, This is a beautiful and elegant card and one I'm sure she will cherish forever. Thanks so much for stopping by and your sweet and caring comment. Hope your holidays are going well. Hope to be back to creating soon. I so miss everyone. "Hugs"

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  12. Lisa MincklerDecember 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Oh Marie,
    What a touching compliment and gesture to your friend. Your card is breath taking!

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  13. CindyDecember 6, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Marie, this is such a beautiful card!!! Love the rich colors, and that embossed background. The pearls are so lovely!! Just fabulous!!

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  14. Lisa JaneDecember 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Pretty card - love the embossing , the pearls and the colour combo
    Thanks for joining us at Diva's by Design this fortnight
    Lisa x

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  15. Patricia St MartinDecember 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Super great job.. The colors are stunning. love the embossing and the pearls, the layout really brings your eye to the flowers. I'm sure she is just going to love the card.
    Hugs

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Thank you for visiting my blog. I look forward to your comments - It's like having a cup of coffee with an old friend!
Hugs,
Marie

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