Sunday, July 6, 2025

You Look Better Without Him

 


Today's card was created for the latest Paper Players card challenge. No one likes to think about a long-term relationship ending, but we all know it happens. I have a friend whose daughter just ended her marriage, and she asked me to create a card for her. I used Kelly Purkey's F Bomb stamp set and heat embossed it onto some pink cardstock using Ranger's white detail embossing powder. Using various punches from Stampin' UP and dies from Spellbinders, I created lots of circles, hearts, and flowers using beautiful, patterned paper from Echo Park's Hello Valentine 6x6 paper pad. I created a panel by die cutting a rectangle using a Paper Rose stitched rectangle die, embossed it using a Spellbinders plaid embossing folder, and adhered the whole panel down onto my white A2 card base using thin foam tape for a little added dimension. I adhered the circles I created onto the focal panel using Bearly Art liquid glue. I embellished the card using some Recollections clear rhinestones in various sizes. I love how this card turned out! Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend. 

5 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

Sorry for the reason you needed this card, that's a tough one, but it turned out great. All of the circles are fun!

LeAnne said...

Well, it's sad that your friend needed a card like this, but it sure is a cute one! LOVE all your circles; they're cheerful and fun so hopefully spirits will be lifted! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Paper Players this week!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a sad reason to make a card, but you made it cheerful, with love and a good sentiment for her too. I'm sure she will appreciate it. x

ElizStewart said...

Celeste... I must say your sentiment definitely caught my eye! When I read your inspiration for the card, I loved it! I have a couple of old Kelly Purkey sets... and she does have a way with words. Fabulous use of circles (and scraps!). Thanks so much for sharing this unique card with The Paper Players.

Stef Perry said...

Fantastic card, Celeste! All the different sizes and patterns of circles look amazing and the sentiment is definitely a good one. Sometimes bringing a little humor (and a bit of snark) is good in a situation such as that of your friend's daughter. Thanks so much for playing with the Paper Players this week!