Before today's featured stamper was announced, I decided to use this challenge to make a birthday card for my daughter. When I found out ctorina was the featured stamper, I had a mixed reaction of excitement ("Wow! What a great selection of cards") and FEAR ("Uh oh. Am I up to this challenge?") One of the hardest decisions was what changes to make. Cathleen's cards are so gorgeous just as they are. I wanted to CASE several, but I had to pick one I could actually make. So, I chose this card: IC208 Smile by ctorina at Splitcoaststampers.
I changed the color from orange to Bermuda Bay and the sentiment from Smile to Birthday wishes. I used a brad for my flower center and my squares are slightly different.
Congratulations, Cathleen. And thanks for sharing your masterpieces with us.
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010 GMT Views: 826
Favorited:12
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 8:57 AM
I know just how you feel about the "fear factor!!!" LOL! You did an outstanding job casing Cathleen. I love this in the Bermuda Bay; it's so clean and beautiful!
Registered: January 17, 2008 Location: Melrose Park, Illinois Posts: 40148
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 9:41 AM
Oh Wow Lorie, This is just gorgeous, I adore the color and flower! Thank you so much dear friend for joining in today I am so delighted that you were able to make a beautiful card for your daughter. A million thanks from the bottom of my heart!
Registered: May 20, 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11608
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 9:49 AM
Lorie this is beautiful!! I love the color combo on this and your flower with the beautiful brad center is perfect!! Your daughter will love this, tfs!!!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 11:13 AM
Lol! I sooo shared your fear factor! Yikes, it looks like your fear did not overtake you- your beautiful bloom is wonderful with that antique looking button center! Love every inch! TFS
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11