Graciellie Design January Release - Friends Like You

I'm so excited to share a beautiful new digital set from Graciellie Design called Friends Like You.  This set comes with a beautiful floral image and four sentiments.  It's perfect for any occasion AND it's available in Gracie's Etsy shop right now!

My card started by printing the floral image two times on Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock, coloring with Copic Markers and then fussy cutting both images.

Gracie has designed a beautiful new digital paper selection which coordinates perfectly with this set.  I chose to print two coordinating Blue & Pink Watercolor digital papers for the card base.  

They were trimmed to size and then machine stitched.

Machine stitching is one of my favorite techniques!  Not only does it provide a finished look, but it's a great way to adhere panels.  

The colored image was applied to the based and the second floral cut out was layered with dimensional foam tape for dimension.

I chose to print the coordinating sentiment onto a heavy weight vellum from Paper Temptress so as not to cover the beautiful papers.  A few embellishments finish the card - White Splitz Ribbon from Paper Temptress, gold thread and a small piece of cheese cloth for additional dimension and texture.

 I hope you will stop by Gracie's Etsy shop and check out all of the new release products.  I know you will find something beautiful!  Many of Gracie's sweet images are also available in Red Rubber at Unity Stamp Company.

I'm sharing my card with the following:
Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #316 - 317
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Something New 
(Digital Stamp Set and Papers)

TIME OUT Challenge:  #100 Thankful

Crafting from the Heart:  Challenge #189 Anything Goes