Friday, 8 January 2010

Enjoy the Moments


I was going through one of the stamp boxes today and when I saw this one by Paperartsy, I thought about how much pleasure I had this morning from taking some time to just enjoy the view - one of the sentiments on the stamp plate was simply 'enjoy the moments' which kind of made me grateful that I could take some time out to appreciate things that surround us.

I made this card using K and Co papers, a Martha Stewart border punch, the Paperartsy stamp and a chipboard clock from Etcetera. The clock background was white and looked too stark so I rubbed some Tattered Rose Distress Ink over it to blend it in with the background papers. I added some ribbon and was tempted to add a few more embellishments but after positioning the usual butterflies, flowers, bows etc I couldn't find anything that I liked so decided to leave well alone and let the text speak for itself. I still feel however there is something missing but can't quite work out what!

I have submitted this to the 'Time' theme at Gingersnap Creations Chestnut Challenge.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! Love the lacey look and your clock! The sentiment is fab too! Thanks for playing the Gingersnap Creations Time Challenge!

Malissa said...

I think it's beauty is in its simplicity! Enjoying the moment can include eliminating the clutter that can sometimes distract us.

Helen said...

This is so lovely, very elegant.

Yvonne said...

Gorgeous and I love the quote!

Doreen said...

How true the Quote, lovely card xxx

Pattie said...

Beautiful inspiring cards Viv !

Jan said...

Another lovely one Viv!

Anne said...

Oh this is lovely! Quite girlie and yet still elegant, better off not being too fussy

Neet said...

What a pretty card - must get some of those punches you have used the border punch to perfection.

Laura said...

Great sentiment. Love the lacy look and the clock.
Thanks for playing at Gingersnaps.