A young gentleman who works for my husband out at Camp is going to be starting down a new road at the beginning of next year. He is going to be a missionary in Africa! What an exciting adventure for him! He has gone many times on missionary trips, but has decided to take this on permanently. We are so happy for him, and of course needed a card for him as he begins his new venture in life. I thought this wonderful digi from Doodle Beans fit the bill perfectly. It just goes to show how versatile it is! It also happens to fit the new challenge over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week - make a card for someone to tell them that you are praying for them.
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kept the card fairly simple since it is going to a guy. As it is, I am probably going to catch a bunch of grief for the grosgrain ribbon and knot at the side of the card, but oh well, I had to have some kind of fiber on the card, for goodness sakes! giggles! The paper is from Basic Grey's Scarlet's Letter collection. Added just a few vintage buttons tied with linen thread, a quick sentiment to know that he is not going on this journey alone, and the card is finished. Oh yes, I did distress the edges of the card base. sorry for my crooked scan.....
kept the card fairly simple since it is going to a guy. As it is, I am probably going to catch a bunch of grief for the grosgrain ribbon and knot at the side of the card, but oh well, I had to have some kind of fiber on the card, for goodness sakes! giggles! The paper is from Basic Grey's Scarlet's Letter collection. Added just a few vintage buttons tied with linen thread, a quick sentiment to know that he is not going on this journey alone, and the card is finished. Oh yes, I did distress the edges of the card base. sorry for my crooked scan.....Everyone have a beautiful Sunday! may it be as precious as you are to me!
Jennifer
What a wonderful card for your friend, and so fitting!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Jen - I'm sure he'll treasure it - in spite of the ribbon and bow *grin* Take care, Dru
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice masculine card. Love the image!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, and I don't think you'll catch any grief for the ribbon (it's very understated!) What a wonderful journey that he will be going on!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jennifer, I love this card, the buttons are the perfect embellishment.
ReplyDeleteI signed on to follow your blog so I can VISIT you often. Hugz
Really cute card! I love the stripes behind your image, too. Thanks for joining us at SSCC this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I'm sure he'll treasure it.
ReplyDeleteexciting indeed. this is a perfect card.
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous card. that image is awesome.
ReplyDeletehow exciting for this young man.
hugs,
Great card for a great purpose! Where in Africa is he going? My DD travels to Africa for work.
ReplyDeleteThanks fir sharing during this busy season.
Great card Jennifer.. here's wishing him the best in his new endeavor. Hugs, Peggy
ReplyDeleteWonderful card...love the dp, the perfect image and the embellishment. I'm sure that he will be blessed by the card and even more for the promise of prayer in the most incredible time of his life.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer,
ReplyDeletethis is a perfect card for your friend, that image is so threaputic to me!. Wishing him best wishes his journey is going to be so worthwhile
Joey.xxx
Great job on this one and perfect for the occasion -- in fact, it would be perfect for many times when prayer and goodwill wishes are in order.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Thanks for playing along with us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges!! :)
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