CCEE1846: Topaz!

Hi friends!

*Note:  I have 2 blog posts today!
For my Dueling Darlings card, please click here!*

Time for another CCEE Stampers Challenge
and this one is celebrating the birthstone of November:  Topaz!

Those born in November can choose between two sunny gemstones to brighten up the chilly month ~ one being Topaz.
 November’s birthstone topaz is known for it's calming energies, 
bringing warmth and fortune to those who wear them :)

Topaz occurs in a wide spectrum of colors far beyond yellow.

*Fun fact!*
 During the Renaissance in Europe,
 people believed that topaz could break spells and quell anger. 
Hindus deemed topaz sacred,

 believing that a pendant could bring wisdom and longevity to one’s life.

 Flash forward to current day, 

light blue varieties of topaz can be found in Texas and blue topaz became an official gemstone of Texas in 1969!

 

For my Topaz inspired card, I used an adorable Unity Stamp Company

stamp and sentiment called Casey, tiny fashionista.

She's so cute!

I have 3 daughters with birthdays coming up in December ...

yep, ALL 3 of them! 

So I'm getting a head start on their cards ...

and although they are no longer teeny tiny and clomping around in my high heels,

they will always ... ALWAYS ... be little in my eyes and heart ♥

 

I colored the image first,

and then decided to paper piece the dress, bow on her back and in her hair.

I used the flip side to a beautiful piece of designer paper called Petals and Paisleys

that I've hoarded had for forever!

Massive thanks to Laurajean for remembering the name of this dsp!

You rock!

{ She even sent the photo!}

 You can see all the designers cards on the CCEE Stampers blog!

There is also a linky for you to add your Topaz

inspired cards!

Thanks for stopping by!
Big hugs, bigger blessings ♥

~Kelly