I want to take this opportuniuty to thank everyone for putting me up there for the awards that I have had over the last 2 Challenges at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
It is quite overwhelming for a Great-Nana from NZ. I really appreciate the attention my cards have received.
This week's Challenge was just that for me, as I have a Cataract in my right eye, and my eye was quite foggy this week, so please forgive any irregularities that you may see.
I found this broken brooch in one of my "cleanouts", and wondered if I could use it for anything...and now I have. It's mounted on goldfoil paper with Herringbone EF applied and then put on Turquoise and Pink CS, to pick up colours in brooch, with Gold edging and Brads used for effect. Gold ribbon edged with plaid ribbon is the diagonal interest, with foil tabs with brads and Black pearls added. This has been put on Turquoise Ef CS, then on Black CS. Gold sprays, shadowed in Black chalks are in the corners, with Glitz top stitching round the edges.
Thank you for looking and supporting my efforts...I love having a go and using my imagination for the Challenges set, and seeing what you think.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 @ 7:05 AM
Lesley, you are a gal after my own heart to keep doing these challenges with your own challenges. I think I would just curl up in a little ball and do nothing if I had your eye issues. You are amazingly creative and using that broach is inspirational!! I think I will try to find some jewelry in my gi-normus collection to use!! I remember those pieces made out of that plastic. I even bought some of the plastic pieces to try to make some, but never got to it! The story of my life, if you could see all the craft supplies I have, you would not believe it. I see something, get the supplies and don't do it!! But I do keep the supplies, just in case..... Your cards are beautifully done!! You are deserved of the awards you have won. Linda doesn't influence us in anyway, we just vote for the best!! The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week!!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 @ 7:36 PM
Hi Leslie-Well girl I have to say you could have fooled me if you say you can't see an apologize for any mistakes. This is astounding. Your did a fabulous job and I just love that you used broken jewelry that would have got thrown away. It's great to create something so beautiful with it. Are you going to have surgery anytime soon for your eyes. I know my grandmother did and it made a world of difference to her to see better again. You are so deserving of your rewards as your work is beautiful and very unique. I really love it and get so much inspiration from your talent. Great job with the sketch this week. Thank you so much for playing along with us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 @ 7:57 PM
Hello Mum - what a fabulous card! You amaze us all each week with your gorgeous and unique work, especially with the trouble you have had with your eyes. I am amazed you have managed to find the time for playng with all you are doing to help 'The Favourite' and her family settle in to their new house (LOL - couldn't resist that! LOL!) Love the colours and the texture - GAWJUSS!! Thank you for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. We love to see your creations and value your support! Love to see you again next week! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 81814
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 @ 3:08 AM
This is so amazing - that broken brooch is wonderful! I love how you showcased it and made it look like some really special art piece (which it is but I looks like it was made for the card specifically). Great job with all the glitz surrounding it.
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Registered: April 25, 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 232
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 @ 3:19 PM
Hello Lesley, sorry you've been having to deal with fogginess in your eye, but you still made the challenge with a beautiful creation.... so well done you! Lovely idea to use the broken broach and combine it with those fabulous brads and gold ribbon. It's always such a treat to visit your cards to see what you come up with next! Thank you for playing along with us each week.
Hugs,
Charlotte
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Posts: 180
Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:01 AM
Hi Lesley!
So sorry to hear about your eyes - I hope you will be able to fix that soon!
Your card is beatutiful! I love the bright blue togheter with the gold. The brooch looks amazing and I think it is great to be able to reuse something like that. Great job!
Thanks for playing with the Midnight Madness challenge. We really appriciate your support and love to come see what you make.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @ 11:03 AM
Lesley, maybe fogginess works well with you!! I LOVE your beautiful and imaginative creation this week. Any time jewelry can be used on a card is a real plus in my book. All your details are stunning and you are so deserve of any and all awards you receive!!
Thanks SO MUCH for joining the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week and I hope you can play with us again next week!
Hugs
pam
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:53 PM
A real beauty here. Love how you used that brooch. Way cool. Love the ep bg and those leaves. I can see why you get awards for your cards. This is fabulous! TFS :0)
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Registered: November 19, 2008 Location: Posts: 1695
Sun, Aug 01, 2010 @ 9:32 AM
AMAZING!! It is a joy to check out your work. Love your card and what a great take on the sketch. You have your own special style. Thank you so much for joining in the fun this week at the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.
Priscilla
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