The Little Mother Goose

I'm three fourths of the way through my stint as Guest Designer at Simon Says Stamp. Still having a great time challenging myself to come up with something new for each challenge theme. This week I did something totally out of character for me....I made a card with absolutely no stamping! I may have done this once or twice before, but I'm usually getting inky with every project. This time it was all about the paper!

This week's challenge theme is Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales. I found the perfect paper from Graphic45. Their ABC Primer 8x8 paper pad provided the perfect inspiration for this theme and I came up with a simple, vintage-style card.

Other than cutting the paper the only real creative work I did was adding color to the title cut-out piece with pencils. Then I clear embossed both of the small pieces several times to give them a glossy look. The buttons and the paper lace are from my stash and I mounted everything on Neenah Desert Storm cardstock. You'd be surprised how much I can agonize over even a simple design like this.

Be sure to check out the challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog for your chance to win a $50.00 credit voucher. The Design Team always has some awesome inspiration for you!

 ~ Matthew 5:3-10 ~

God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him,

for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

God blesses those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

God blesses those who are humble,

for they will inherit the whole earth.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be satisfied.

God blesses those who are merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

God blesses those whose hearts are pure,

for they will see God.

God blesses those who work for peace,

for they will be called the children of God.

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,

for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

blessings,

nancy

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