6.23.2011

She Sprouted Wings - Growing In Unity Day 3

It's Day Three of my Growing In Unity Week! Yay! I'm having so much fun with this!

Do you remember when you graduated from high school? Do you remember that feeling like you were ready to fly? To jump out of that nest and head into the life you had before you? I love that time...I left home and went over half way across the country to a little school in Oklahoma City. I loved it. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. That feeling came to mind as I created today's card. That feeling of freedom and release into the great unknown with so much out there to discover.

She Sprouted Wings

She Sprouted Wings


I used the Melody Ross She Sprouted Wings set for this one along with some gorgeous BRAND NEW printed images from Retro Cafe Art Gallery! You are going to LOVE THESE!!! I'll be sharing more with them later this week!

She Sprouted Wings (detail)


I pieced the stamped image using Cosmo Cricket Circa 1935 papers. Have I even MENTIONED how much I love these papers? 'Cause I totally wicked love these papers. Just say'n.

She Sprouted Wings (detail 2)


I added a punched border with the same paper and accented that with some May Arts crinkle ribbon. The flower was in that batch of goodies that you saw on my desk yesterday! I LOVE IT!

This is the stamp set I used for this card...

Isn't it just gorgeous? I really love this set of stamps! It makes me happy. And happy is good. Just say'n.

Happy Thursday, folks! Don't forget to leave your comment on each of my Growing in Unity posts for a chance to win some fabulous Unity stamps!
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41 comments:

  1. 3treescreations@gmail.comJune 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful! Love that flower!

    Deanne :)

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  2. BethJune 23, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    This card would be awesome for my DD, who will "fly away" to college in a few short weeks! Beautiful, as always!

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  3. Valerie-JaelJune 23, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Lovely card and the stamp set is great. but I don't want to sprout wings yet!

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  4. Gerri HerbstJune 23, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    gorgeous card...yes that was a magical time flying away to college. I remember it well. I still get together with my college roomates for a girls (gone wild) weekend every other year! Its been over 30 yrs and we're still going strong. take care, gerri

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  5. michibJune 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    what a beautiful card!

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  6. Just JaimeJune 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love the flower and stamps!

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  7. CRHJune 23, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I do remember that Feeling..I went to Cali after graduation...Love those stamps..the one that says "I am finding I am Leraning" speaks to me..and Be Me tooo..ckinda signifies my new journey dont ya think...

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  8. TammyJune 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    That is a great stamp set! Awesome card - love the pattern paper and stamped dress. I do remember exactly how I felt when I graduated from high school. I was THRILLED it was over. And my 20th reunion is this summer....Ugh. I do NOT feel that old. :)

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  9. CarlaJune 23, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    What a great card. Totally cute. And yes i remember the feeling of graduating, now I have a DD who just finished her 1 year of college and just moved out on her own. GEEZ im old!

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  10. Mary Pat SiehlJune 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    what a great card! love the stamp set

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  11. richardbreaksJune 23, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love this! Hey, thanks for commenting at my blog. I totally get it about the back and forth of buying (yet) another machine. I see cricuts advertised on craigslist all the time, and I have to hold myself BACK!!!

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  12. Lillian ChildJune 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Yet another fabulous creation! This stamp set is SO my cup of tea. And while I loved my parents dearly, I do remember feeling that I couldn't get out on my own soon enough. Just something about that coming of age and desire for independence and making your own mark.

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  13. Houses Built of CardsJune 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! LOVE all the fab colors!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  14. Erin BassettJune 23, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Oh my goodness...love how you did her dress! Perfect!!

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  15. jayneJune 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Great card - love your creativity (and her dress)!

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  16. Indy's DesignsJune 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Love the card, especially how you did her dress!

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  17. SeekerJune 23, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    What a great card! So much free-er (don't really think that is a word!) than my style - maybe I need to relax a bit! Thanks for letting us see it xxx

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  18. CarolJune 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the paper too and those stamps are fab!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. MarcieJune 23, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the flower!

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  20. ReginaJune 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    A beauty!!!

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  21. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Gorgeous card!!

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  22. ElectraJune 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card, Jingle!

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  23. hilde janbroersJune 23, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    gorgeous card!! love the stamps!!

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  24. Denise BryantJune 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Pretty card! Lots of great details!
    DeniseB

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  25. Billie DeeJune 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    That's a very interesting looking set! I like what you've done with it.

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  26. Jan HenningsJune 23, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    LOVE this and it's always nice to think about the times we've made good decisions :)

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  27. MarleneJune 23, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    So very pretty, Miss Jingle! Yes, I remember those days, a century ago now. LOL.

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  28. Theresa MacNaughtonJune 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Very fresh and pretty - and such an inspiring message, too! :)

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  29. TracyJune 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Such a lovely card.
    Your stamps are gorgeous.

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  30. Lynn StevensJune 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Your art is growing with leaps and bounds, just darling!
    hugs Lynn

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  31. CherylJune 24, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Girl... your work is fabulous... as always!

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  32. cinmfosterJune 24, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful card. Love this stamp set.

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  33. KaryJune 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    So many beautiful elements on this card!! Love how everything fits together. Hmm...I could sit all day looking at this {smile}

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  34. Anne TussingJune 24, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful card! LOVE that flower and your choice of stamp set!! All your elements work together so beautifully:)

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  35. CharkJune 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    fun card!

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  36. Savannah O'GwynnJune 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Super beautiful--love the shabby chic feel! LOVE:)

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  37. GwenJune 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    All the elements on this card are just gorgeous!

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  38. Toni KJune 24, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Love it! Love the paper pieced dress too :)

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  39. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful card! Loving the sentiment!

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  40. Heather HugginsJune 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Amazing project. Love the new stamps.
    Thanks for the heads up on the book. I'm adding it to my list to read!!

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  41. Sally MorganJuly 2, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Absolutely stunning Jen! I love the stamps and seeing one of the flowers that I sent you being used so beautifully has made my day! :)
    *hugs* Sal x

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