Saturday, March 5, 2011

Beloved...

Ok, let me go ahead and say that sometimes what comes out of my craft room is a direct result of my mood. Normally, I'm pretty even keeled, but last night? Ugh, last night was not one of those nights. It started off with Ava having friends over for her birthday. I took them to dinner and then to see "Beastly". It was a great movie, go see it. Well, great for what it was. It was no King's Speech or anything, but we liked it a lot. Kind of "Beauty and the Beast", kind of "Twilight".  It's just a cool picture. I cried...once. Moving right along, though. So we get home and I realize I need to make this card. I decide (like always) to put on some music. This, my friends, is where I made my fatal error. I put on Adele's newest CD, "21". You have to understand that I love love love Adele. She's oh so fabulous, but she is NOT the person to craft to if you want any happiness at all to seep through. Seriously, the cd is awesome, but sad and heavy. So, all of that to say that this card reflects that. The quote (buy it here from AmberInk) has that Edward/Bella, old school poet kind of feel to it and I was immediately drawn to it. Once you see it and read the quote, you'll know what I mean. It's heavy, sad, and makes your heart hurt if you put YOUR Beloved in your head when you read it.

Ok, but enough of the heavy on a Saturday morning. I am using this month's Sketch For You To Try.




AmberInk is so excited to be the SFYTT Sponsor for March. We love Jen and her sketches! If you play along, you'll also have a shot at winning some goodies from the AmberInk Store...see Jen's Blog for all the details!



So, here is my heavy, lovelorn, tear-stained card....








I *think* hubby might be the best person for me to send this to..you think? lol


Well, that's it for me. The painters are here, so I better see how they're
progressing. I'll leave you with the first single from Adele's new CD. It's called "Rolling in the Deep. It's not too sad, but you'll see/hear how amazing her voice is. If you have iTunes, check her out and listen to her. She's fab!











Stamps: I am Tired, Beloved (AmberInk digi)
Card Stock: Black, Pure Poppy (Papertrey); Circa 1934 dsp (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: none, just printer ink
Extras: Bling (want2scrap); black grosgrain (Papertrey)


16 brownkowments:

Pam said...

Great post Keva. I see exactly where you are coming from. Card/you tube go perfectly together and both hauntingly beautiful. I've been listening to Adele on Pandora and loving her voice but this is my first time watching - love her even more! Thanks for the insight.

Rebecca said...

Hey Keva. I like the dimension in your card and the color choice. Looks very elegant. And I love Adele! She has such a great voice.

Cheryl said...

Beautiful card! I love your take on the sketch.

I just downloaded "21" this week and LOVE it. She has such a fabulous voice.

Kara said...

I LOVE Adele!! I haven't heard this song though...thanks for posting the video..........great card too, Keva....have a great Saturday!

Camilla said...

Great work with the stamp!
I LOVE adele! Rolling in the deep is an amazing song.
:)

Laurie said...

Gorgeous! Love that sentiment! Glad to hear what u think of that movie too! I thought it looked interesting!

Terri said...

I LOVE Adele too especially that song. Great card. My daughter has gotten me into the whole Twilight thing now too.

Amy Sheffer said...

Oh my, how elegant and beautiful, Keva! Love what you've done with the SFYTT!

Mad for Paper said...

your card is lovely. I see what you mean about the quote, but it is beautiful.
I just bought the Adele CD; I'll make sure to not listen while I am crafting. Thanks for the tip.
Ang

Maggie said...

I hear ya on Adele....she's fantastic, but 21 tears your heart out on some of the songs! You can see it come out in your card....which is beautiful!

Suzanne said...

Gorgeous card, Keva. I love the mix of prints and the ruffled ribbon down the middle.

Jen W. said...

Hi Keva, I just wanted to let you know I'm passing on the Liebster blog award to you. I love your blog and your gorgeous cards and I hope you'll accept the award! You can see the post on my blog here: http://jenniferwills.blogspot.com/2011/03/liebster-blog-award.html

Sue Ann said...

I LOVE ADELE ..... her voice is so amazing it is CRAZY!!! So be both have an Ava and we both love Adele :) Love the card Keva ..... the colors are so perfect for the words!!! Another great card!!

 

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