There is a story to this card - dont blame me - I know it is not the right sketch!! As I am only on dial up, I cant upload the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge as it is so BIG - so my daughter Lovely Linda sends me the Sneal Peek when it is available and I work from that....so when I asked Linda for MMSC65 I didnt thnk anything of it when it came saying MMSC56...thought she was having one of 'those' moments - so I did this sketch and nearly had heart failure when I saw this weeks challenge and reallised I had NOT done that sketch!
I rang Linda #International call mind you!!# and she laughed and said she would post it anyway!! I have in the meantime done the quickest card in my cardmaking history and will be posting my proper card today - but in the meantime.....
here is the information about this card....
Hallo to you all, we're having a very cold and wet winter here in NZ, and I'll be so glad to feel the sun again. Garden needs a lot of attention as the frosts have damaged things, but I'm afraid the weather has geared itself to cardmaking. Oh dear what a shame!!!!
The central flower is a RAK from my daughter which I have "tarted" up with chalks, glaze pen, pearls and Glitz. This has been "popped" on a shaded EF white circle on a purple glitter circle, then placed on lighter purple EF CS with pink tabs with pearls, in opposing corners. A toning floral DP has a pink lace edged ribbon in the middle with the central unit placed on this. Scalloped edged borders have been added top and bottom and metallic pink butterflies and large pearls embellish this card. Shadings in purple and black have been added for definition on edges.
Thank you so much for your comments, and your concern regarding my "wonky eye". It really gladdens my heart to go and see that you have visited my gallery, and see that you give me such encouragement. See you next time.
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Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 6:44 PM
I don't know what we are going to have to do about Linda.. She is getting old, you know but methinks this was deliberate as she is jealous because she was never the MMM. She will be admonished very severly, probably 50 lashes with a wet noodle..... Oh no, I should be very skeered because I will be in big trouble now. Probably one of those large GASPS!! But your card is just lovely, even if it is the wrong sketch. I love that flower and your colors are AWESOME... The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week. We always love your wonderful creations.
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Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 10:04 PM
GASP!!! In my defence I have to say that life happens and I am contending with 3 teenagers - arghhhh - all of those hormones - theirs are coming and mine are going, but not as fast as Phyllis would have you believe! There is also my DH, 2 dogs 3 cockatiels along with the MMSC girls - and with comments like Phyliis had made here you can see what I am up against! LOL! Now it seems I am contending with my Mother too - Mum what are you doing to me! LOL!
Seriously, love this card, you have created a beautiful one as usual - with all of your special touches. Love the colours and those pearls - I am now off to comment to Phyllis...mutter....mutter...mumble! I look forward to seeing your REAL card for this challege!!! We do love you playing aong with us each week and look forward to seeing you again next week! {{{hugs}}}
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Thu, Aug 05, 2010 @ 10:48 AM
Lesley, it figures Linda would mess you up. Accidentally, of course!! LOL!! I'm with Phyllis, she would be admonished for this horrible slip up. But, I think she's still safe in her designer position at MM!! She claims to be Priscilla's favorite, so I know she will by-pass this error!!!
In the meantime, I still LOVE your beautiful card. So full of textures, beautiful flower, butterflies and pearls. Love your colors too. What a terrific job!!
Thanks SO MUCH for joining the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and I hope you can come play next week if you get the right challenge from "you know who?????"!! lol!
Hugs,
pam
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Registered: November 25, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1188
Thu, Aug 05, 2010 @ 5:24 PM
LOL, that Linda! I think your card is wonderful, no matter what the sketch. Beautiful purple shades and oh that flower! Thanks for joining us this week at Midnight Madness. I'd love to see what you create for next weeks sketch.
Holly
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Fri, Aug 06, 2010 @ 4:51 PM
Leslie-It doesn't matter what sketch you end up with you always make the prettiest cards. This one is not exception. I love all the beautiful embossing. The colors are just gorgeous as well. Are you going to be getting your vision corrected soon? I know it must be hard for you at times to create! I will be saying a prayer for your. Great job with the challenge. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Posts: 180
Sat, Aug 07, 2010 @ 2:37 AM
Hi Lesley!
I am going to take the positive side to this - we got 2 cards this week from you and you double your chances of winning right? Could not be better I think ;o)
Lovely colors and the butterflys are beautiful! Great take on the #56 sketch! *LOL*
Thanks for playing with the Midnight Madness ;o) I love to come and see your beautiful work and would love to have 2 each week - right sketch or not *LOL*