I love it when my eyes zero-in on a "WOWZA!" card! The particular WOWZA card that nearly yanked my eyes out of their sockets was this Keep My Lamp Burning beauty by Kathie Bailey:
I love the masculine feel to her card. The grosgrain ribbon and ribbon loop didn't take away from the manliness which isn't an easy task to accomplish. The sponging around the edges gave the card a subtle glow as well as an 'old world' feel. Kathie's layering and choice of decorative papers were absolute perfection as the lighthouse and scripture stood out majestically!
Thank you for creating such a beautiful card, Kathie!
If you'd like to see more of her wonderful work, please visit her at:
Just an Inkling (her blog)
kassieb (SCS gallery)
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Ooooh, wow! This is fantastic! I love the rustic/distressed look! Cool hardware too!
Posted by: Angella Crockett | July 08, 2009 at 09:55 AM
This is such a really cool card!! Love it
Posted by: Kelley | July 08, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Wonderful job in every way!
Posted by: Judy Rozema | July 08, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Wow, what a thrill to have my card selected! Thank you so much for the honor Lorelie.
Posted by: Kathie Bailey | July 08, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Oh I love this set and Love what Kathie did with it!!! The colors and old world feel are fabulous! I just got this set out today to make a card... now I am really inspired to do it!!!
Posted by: Grace | July 08, 2009 at 08:09 PM
This is DIVINE (literally) Love this card Kathie - it is so perfectly masculine, but mind you, as a woman I wouldn't mind getting it either!! Love the sponged and distressed look and the 'earthy' feel it has!! Stunning - thank you for sharing it with us!! God bless you!
Posted by: Lovely Linda | July 09, 2009 at 01:57 AM
This is just beautiful, I agree - this would be perfect for a woman also. The distressing is perfect!
Posted by: Jeanne F | July 10, 2009 at 07:41 AM
This is magnificent!! Love the layout and colors!! The distressing is beautiful!
Posted by: Chris O | July 15, 2009 at 07:01 AM