My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Thursday, May 24, 2018

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #229 Graduation




Hello, blogging friends!
Hoping you are doing well, and enjoying the precious gifts this day brings.

Today I have the pleasure of guest designing for Diana Larson (aka DL.ARTfor her
DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #229. The theme is "Graduation."





Diana's new store is packed with colorful pretties. Check out all her crinkle ribbons here. Today I am using the "Creme Brulee" color from the Creamy Dreamy Bundle which contains 3 fabulously golden-hued ribbons.




My graduation card is done in a vintage style, signifying the end of an era - the old is now past, and a brand new beginning awaits with open arms.

The pretty, textured Creme Brulee ribbon has metallic highlights to bring out those "golden moments" in our lives that have become cherished memories.



That metallic sheen in the ribbon works exquisitely with the gold mirror cardstock.



Pop on over to DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge to see the beautiful design team projects, and link up your project as well. Looking forward to seeing your pretties!

Products Used:
Challenges I'd like to play in please:


  1. City Crafter Challenge Blog #413 "Graduation" 5/29 (sep post)
  2. Craft Rocket Challenges #48 "Use Embellishments" (crinkle ribbon, bronze flower with EP on it) (sep post) 6/7
  3. Creative Craft Cottage #107 Dies and/or Punches (2 layers punched edges, 2 layers die cut frame) 6/4 sep post
  4. Let's Craft and Create Challenge #137 AG + option Lace, Ribbon Twine 6/5 

stamping hugs,




19 comments:

Wendy L said...

So beautiful Donna. Xxx

Sue said...

Hi Donna, That is a fab card. I love the text.

Hope you yhave a nice day. Sue

Lori Kobular said...

Oh Donna, such a beautiful Graduation message on your gorgeous and lovely card! That ribbon goes perfectly with the gold mirror paper! Thank you for being a Guest Designer with us here at the DL.ART CHALLENGE!! I do hope you will come back again real soon!

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna this is a stunning graduation card. That is such a fabulous design I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's beautiful Donna

Gr Karin

Lisa said...

Wow, Donna, this is so stunning!! I love the beautiful design!! The gold is so elegant!! And what a fabulous sentiment!! I love how you used the ribbon!! It looks amazing!! Thank you so much for being our guest designer!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such a stunner sweetie.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

DIANA L. said...

This is so awesome, wonderful graduation card and what you did with The DL.ART crinkle ribbon is fantastic.
Thank you for being a gust designer at DL.ART Thankful Thursday #229 Graduation Challenge. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.

DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER

Chris said...

Beautiful sentiment and a wonderful design, this is a card to treasure Donna! You're certainly back with a bang, two such beautiful cards in one day.
xx

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, I love the crinkle ribbon! I've crinkled my own in the past, but so much nicer to have it done for you, and such a beautiful look to it. These cream and golden hues are so pretty. A stunning grad card, thoughtfully designed and with great words of wisdom front and center. It's lovely to see these two cards from you today. They are perfect examples of why we all fell in love with this craft!

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Donna, such a brilliant sentiment and beautiful gold frame - I love the gorgeous ribbon.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Donna Phelan said...

Oh yes, that ribbon is magnificent as is that Graduation sentiment. Perfect! Beautiful background and layers. I adore that bronze flower!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my this is just gorgeous, I do love the look of the crinkle ribbon and I just like how you framed the card with it. Such a fabulous graduation sentiment!!

SewPaperPaint said...

I love your layering of this gorgeous frame die, the amazing sentiment and the stunning bow with that awesome flower! Awesome details. Big hugs, Autumn

Cheryl W. said...

Gorgeous card! I love the vintage look of it. Thank you so much for joining our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create. Cheryl W, DT

Lucille K said...

Beautiful card and wonderful sentiments Thank you for joining us at City Crafter :)

Wendy L said...

Thanks for entering you lovely card into Craft Rocket challenge Donna, xxx

Sue said...

I love the words on the card. My Grandson is graduation HS at the end of June, and I might just have to have this. Love the addition of the ribbon too, so very pretty, Donna.

Hugs
Sue

Unknown said...

Beautiful card thank you for sharing with us at Creative Craft Cottage
Lyn - DT