I am just squeezing in with this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
I have my family here from New Zealand and am doing a bit here and a bit here, trying to keep up with everything, so this may not be the only challenge I am just making it for.
I have used my newest Layers of Color Set Renaissance Hearts: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
I embossed the image with black and coloured with SU Chalks/Pastels and a Blender Pen then cut it out with the large Oval and Scalloped Oval and sponged around the edges of the oval with distressing ink. The edges of the DP has also been sponged around, embossed with the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Stylised Flowers, and layered into the CS, torn inked corners have been added to opposite corners.
I added eyelets down each side of the image and threaded through some chiffon ribbon, corset style, adding an eyelet to the top of the image and adding a lock and chiffon ribbon. Finally I cut a sponged punched tag in two, adding it to each end of the image and added 3 copper pearls to each and there you have it!
I love the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and look forward to it each week, it always brings something that makes me think 'outside the square' and that is always a good thing!!
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 5:34 AM
Very attractive card. Love you background and that image is very nice. Thanks for playing along with us this week. We know we can always count on you!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 6:13 AM
Absolutely charming. Your embossing, lacing and details are astounding. Just a lovely card to gaze upon. Thanks for playing the MMSC challenge this week. I always enjoy coming to look at your wonderful creations!
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 10:41 AM
Oh visiting famliy......... such a pain when it comes time for cards!! ;) Kidding! Lovely card Linda! Such beautiful and vivid colouring! Just lovely!! I love the little locket - and the lacing! So much texture - it's just gorgeous!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 10:48 AM
Oh, Linda, you got to the MM sketch challenge. You did a BEAUTIFUL job my friend. OMG, those details are amazing!! I got caught by the MM police in saying that I chickened out on this one. I couldn't wrap my head around it, but after seeing all the beautiful cards, maybe I should have pushed myself. Yours is so DELIGHTFUL Linda and I adore the charm you used!! TFS and, again, enjoy your family and tell them pam124 said "hi". I'm sure they know who I am, right??? LOL!!! P.S. Heads up, I'm replacing Debzi as the #1 SCS Chief Inspector now per a message from Anne Ryan!! So, I'm on duty if you need me to "fix" anything for you!!! Poor Debzi, I guess that 4-digit IQ wasn't enough to keep her job!! She got fired after reading a comment on one of your cards that she may have been a little "dumb" on not naming the right person after you gave some clues. I immediately reported it to Anne who fired her and hired me!! I'm now known as Chief Inspector Fruitcake - don't ask???? LOL!!!
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Registered: November 19, 2008 Location: Posts: 1695
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 3:57 PM
Wow Linda..you can always take a couple extra days if you are going to produce cards like this...WOWZER Well done with the sketch too. Lots of cool stuff happening on the MM blog..be sure not to miss out. Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness Sketch challenge this week.
Priscilla
MMSC Hostess
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 5:23 PM
Each of your cards are so special! Oh my......this is no exception, GF!!! Beautiful ribbon treatment...very unique! I love it!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: November 24, 2008 Location: Austin , TX Posts: 334
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 1:43 PM
Wonderfully charming, Linda! Your cards are always pretty. Thank you for taking time to play with us even though you have guests. We're so fortunate to have you and your loyalty! It will definitely be a plus *wink* xox ~Jeni & MMSC DT
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 @ 11:04 PM
very unique linda! I realy like it!
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Judy
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