I changed the colors a little bit, kept the basic layout. I added a few more cream colored layers. I chose a different ribbon. I used flowers and a sentiment.
Please check out this blog post for more card commentary and a tip I used in printing my sentiment exactly where I wanted in on the panel.
Stamps
Sweet 'n Sassy Special Women and Showers of Blessings
Paper
ivory, soft suede, ripe avocado, pure poppy
Ink
soft suede, ripe avocado, pure poppy, ranger antique linen, momento black
Accessories
Fiskars border punch, SU texturz plate, 1 inch cream grosgrain ribbon, gold pearls, copics, printer, foam circles, sponges, piercing template and tool
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009 GMT Views: 1920
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Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 10:40 AM
What a gorgeous card to come home to after being at church this morning. WOW! I love the phrase as well as your rich colors.
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Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 10:58 AM
Delightful card. Love all the layers and those flowers are gorgeous. The pearls add a touch of elegance along with that bow. Thanks for the tip on the printing! TFS
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Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 11:24 AM
Betty, this is STUNNING! As was Shannan's ... one great stamper casing another here. Love it!!!
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