When I saw the sketch, I had intended to use a rainbow. I hadn't used one in a while and I love the look. I'm just not sure when that idea went out the window. I think it happened gradually. First I saw one of my stamp sets with an arc of flowers - that sounded fun. But then I started thinking that I didn't feel like coloring plus how was I going to do an accent like the cloud. Then I looked for a set that had an extra flower that I could pop up like an accent instead of the cloud And the next idea...and the next...and the next! So I ended up nowhere near a rainbow but I was clearly inspired by the sketch!
I didn't post anything last week because we drove across 2 1/2 states to see my son play lacrosse on his senior day. (2,072 miles there and back!) My youngest is just a month away from graduating from college - so we'll be doing it all again soon!
My husband and I both like road trips so we decided to take some extra time and meander across half of Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa. It was a very enjoyable trip. My husband is convinced we need to retire to northeast Iowa because it has great fishing for him. I love how he tries to convince me in the spring - not in the humid summer heat nor during the long gray winters. We took the Lincoln Highway going east which wanders through farmland and small towns - it was truly beautiful. We took in a few "touristy" things - the Field of Dreams, the Bridges of Madison County, Herbert Hoover's presidential library, the Dutch settlement of Pella. But the actual highlight of my trip were the Freedom Rocks. It's hard to explain - you really have to experience them. Each of the 99 counties has a giant rock that an artist has painted as a tribute to veterans, typically from that county, and their stories are included. Every war, every branch, POWs, MIAs, one of the flag raisers on Iwo Jima, medal of honor recipients and so much more. We hadn't heard of them so missed quite a few on the drive east - but once we did figure it out, we went out of our way and managed to see about a dozen of them on our way home.
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: Concord & 9th In Bloom and dies
Dies: Concord & 9th Birthday dies
Paper: Stampin' Up Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue, Memory Box Glossy Black
Ink: Stampin' Up Balmy Blue
Other: Honey Bee stamps Black Gem Stickers
Beautiful card. Love the pretty blooms and the large sentiment - perfect for the sketch. Sounds like you had a marvelous trip and sight-seeing. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteTerrific card, Kim and it sounds like a terrific road trip!
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative take on the sketch and great vacation pics!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so beautiful Kim! I love those big flowers! Your embossing turned out perfectly! Love the vacation pics! I love road trips too! We haven't done one since we moved out west but I think one is in order!
ReplyDeleteI love how your original rainbow thoughts took a turn into making this pretty floral birthday card. Designing often has a mind of it's own doesn't it?! LOL Your trip sounds just wonderful and I'd never heard of those painted rocks before, but I'm glad you got to see them. They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! And your trip sounds wonderful! I love road trips! So glad you got to see your son play!
ReplyDeleteLove these flowers - so gorgeous! Love a road trip, too, and that you were able to see your son play.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It's card after my own heart with those perfect blooms!
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to read about your road trip. So interesting! And your card is fabulous - using a bunch of flowers for the half-circle was such a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very pretty card, Kim! Lovely flowers and lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very pretty card, Kim! Lovely flowers and lovely colors.
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