You're in my prayers

 first I found CRAFT Challenge # 318 "embossing" then I found Crafty Ribbons #122 "anything goes... with a ribbon" so I searched for one more inspirational element and found In the Pink #72 "vintage shabby pink" whenever I hear pink and ribbon my first thought is breast cancer awareness.  I had a biopsy awhile back and it came back benign, Others however aren't always as fortunate and the need for encouragement is eminent.   I found the word "courage" and "hope" comforting along with the word"Prayer".  The bow is a discarded child's hair bow that I took the back off of and attached a safety pin with beads and a charm.  I used a vintage doily and stamped "You're in my prayers".  I added a pink heart confetti piece for added love.

Less is More #15 Embossing

I made this card for the Less is more challenge which was to make a one layer card using embossing powder.  I chose this vintage looking image  with the violets and the birthday greeting sentiment.  I pulled out the twinkling H20's and the Luminarte to color in the flowers with my water brush.  Everytime I play with this powder I think ""why don't I use this more often?" I love the shimmer.  I thought it needed something more across the top so I added a ribbon, but kept it flat by not tying a bow.  I think it turned out very simple and pretty.