Saturday, April 4

A Card Full of Gentle Encouragement

So, Old Man Winter hasn't yet gotten the memo that it is SPRING !!!! 

This snow can go ! Way too much today  (20 cm) added to what's on the ground. There's more in the forecast for tomorrow evening (another few cm and then turn off to rain) 

I made a chocolate cake with vanilla icing  this morning and I can't wait to taste it!


So, right now I'm in my craft room making stuff !

For this card, I wanted to create something soft, uplifting, and full of quiet encouragement. I used a calming color palette with gentle tones that give the whole design a peaceful, dreamy feel.

The layered elements and subtle textures add depth without overwhelming the design, letting the focal image and sentiment really shine. I love how everything comes together in such a delicate and balanced way.

The sentiment, Dream Big is simple but powerful—a reminder to hold onto hope and believe in possibilities. Cards like this are perfect for sending a little encouragement, whether it’s for a friend, a child, or anyone who needs a gentle reminder to keep dreaming.

This card feels like a little hug in paper form—soft, thoughtful, and full of positivity.

The sentiment comes from a wonderful motivational bundle at WHITE SPRUCE STUDIO. So many ways this bundle can be used. I printed them all off and have a beautiful set of sentiments to create cards.


Sharing my project with:
~Girlz Rebel-pearls
~Word Art-Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging
~As You Like It-favorite embellishment-ribbon. I have a HUGE collection and any chance I get I love using it and making a pretty bow with it.
~Word Power-sentiment main focus
~~TOP 3~~
~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned papers
~Paper Funday-anything goes
~Conjuror of Dreams-anything goes
~~DT FAVORITE~~
~~TOP PICK~~


Happy Crafting, 
~DEANNE~

6 comments:

Karen Letchworth said...

This is such a pretty card, Deanne. I love the colors you've chosen. Thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday, and please know how much I appreciate you.

Darlene said...

Beautiful card and your cake looks YUMMY Deanne! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Love Those Pretty Papers & Word Power challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Love Those Pretty Papers Co-Owner
Word Power Co-Owner

Barb Finnical said...

Deanne, this definitely is a little paper hug for sure. I love how you made it t9 be a calm, encouraging card. Someone will love getting this for sure! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!

Bonnie Lynn said...

This is beautiful!! Thanks for joining us this month at Conjurer of Dreams Anything Goes challenge. Hope to see you again.

Mia said...

Lovely cardl! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Conjurer of Dreams. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for Conjurer of Dreams
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

Donna Walls said...

A very pretty card and beautifully designed. Did you save me a piece of cake? Thanks for playing along at The Paper Funday Challenge, and we look forward to more shares from you soon.
Donna xx
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