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Mar 26, 2014

A Proverbs 31 Woman

So, I hate to start with the weather, but what's the weather like at your place? This about sums up what we've been having-----


I know that soon it'll be so-o-o-o HOT here that I'll be melting, so I won't complain too loudly! 

What do you do on a rainy, snowy day? Make cards. Of course!!

It all started with a drawing. She kind of looks like a Zombie, doesn't she? Not my intent! BTW, if you like the final result, you could use the second image as a template, just print it onto cardstock.


UPDATE: New template!! 

I cut her out, I also cut the panels of her dress out using the numbers as a guide. I just cut around the nose. I liked that better.


Then I used it as a template to cut out some designer papers using the Fairy Belle Collection from Prima that came with the Simply Cards and Scrapbooking Magazine I ordered from the UK. These papers are just delicious!! Beautiful soft hues with gorgeous designs. Really, really pretty!


So here it is all cut out and glued into place. I found some cardstock for the face and arm and traced the original template I made onto it. 


I lengthened her arm quite a bit from the original template. The butterfly on her hand was from another page in the same collection. 


I just love this Scripture. "She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." Proverbs 31:25. 

I believe all women were meant reflect this. Strength, dignity, laughter, no fear of what's coming. It's beautiful! It's how women were meant to be. I love it.


I added some pearls to the waist, and once I glued the head in place, I added some hair and a flower.

I glued some butterflies here & there and used some stickles on them. 


This is the completed card. I wanted to keep it fairly simple, because the person I made it for likes a cleaner look.

But then I realized I had to add something a little blingy. (The last photo was taken at night with artificial light...so it's a bit darker, but you get the idea.)


Ahhh, that's better. :)

Hope you like her as much as I do.

Gail from I Like Paper did an awesome job with this tag she made using my template! I like how something can look so different depending on the creativity within. Love it!

Thanks for visiting and remember: 

You are a woman who is clothed with strength and dignity, and you laugh without fear of the future! 
Proverbs 31:25

Blessings,
Carmen

19 comments:

  1. Carmen, your lady is gorgeous and so it the saying :) Love how you pieced her dress and the sparkles you added. Lovely!

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  2. Great card, Carmen. I envy your vision. Thanks for sharing the details. I like it with or without bling.

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  4. such a beautiful card.
    thank you for the details showing how you put this together. you are very clever, i would never have thought it out......
    thank you so much for sharing.
    xx

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  5. What a great idea - your creation is totally stunning! Lovely Job - I may have to life that idea Carmen!

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    1. I hope you do...I am updating the template today so it's a cleaner version of it. Thanks for the compliment!

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  6. I have parts of this verse on my own blog...love it! Your alterations to this exquisite lady are fabulous! Love her dress and hair!

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    1. It's a great verse...we women should aim to reflect this! Glad you liked the card. Thank you!

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  7. Powerful...Thanks for sharing the template! I'll be sure to share your link.

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  8. THe Proverbs 31 woman is Gorgeous in every way! Im a new follower, if you would like to follow me Im at
    CraftyLawyerCreates@blogspot.com

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    1. Welcome Laura! Thanks for following, and yes I'd love to follow your blog. You make some beautiful things!! Lots of inspiration! :)

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  9. Wow! This is awesome. When I get some time I want to make a canvas. This would be perfect for my daughter! I love this blog.

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    1. Wow! Thank you Debby! That is such a nice compliment!! :)

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Thanks for the comments!