Pat Smethers and I have an impromptu challenge that we started a little after we first met on SCS about 21 months ago. We don't really have a schedule and we take turns coming up with the challenges- they are usually pretty interesting. This time it was my turn and the rules were: must contain three different flowers made by the person making the card, card must be based on a dream or be about dreams, and it must have a person, animal or fairy creature on it.
This is the card that I made and I will upload Pat's card this weekend in case you haven't already seen it (you definitely don't want to miss it).
I am very worried about what Pat will come up with for the next one because I could hear her yelling at me all the way from California when she started making her flowers (mainly from the time involved because we all know that Pat could make a stunning paper flower from dryer lint!).
PT - It is too early in the morning to be counting but I know it is a lot and I am too skeerd to guess with Pamzi's eagle eye!
PS - Pat said to load this in the CT0311 gallery since it was a little dressed up.
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011 GMT Views: 1133
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Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 7:49 AM
Lol~ Sistah, you should be worried! Wait til you see the next one...(could be making blooms from lint, I'll have to work on it!) And yes, you did hear me screaming all the way back there when I saw three, not one- but three different hand made flowers! Yikes! That was a stretch, but Nancy, you always make me grow, and I love our CA/AL line Challenge! I smile to think back on all the other CA/AL's we have done, and the precious friendship that has grown from them. You are a treasure! I'm so glad you added this to CT0311- your card has a sweet elegance with all the gorgeous pearls and gems, and that SU bird is a fav of mine. Thanks so much for this card Nancy, it will be on my stamp display for a very long time! LYMIMIMI Sweet Friend! (now, off to the evil designing board to find something to stump you....) Muh-wahahahaha! <----evil laugh! xoxoxoxo
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Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 10:17 AM
Nancy Ann, my darling fraternal twin, this is a jaw dropper. The details, the bird, sentiment, flowers - it's INCREDIBLE. It truly is. You must have gotten your talent from the only identical twins, Audzi and myself. I guess momzi had something to do with it toooooo. SUPER, SUPER JOB!!!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82520
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 10:20 AM
Pamzi, of course, I look up to you two and try to be just like you. I am still trying to find just the right fuzzy bath mat for my picture taking!
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 11:18 AM
Ohh Nancy !!! That is just fabulous!!! I had to let my eyes take it all in for a few minutes before I could look away!!! Gorgeous handmade flowers -and your monochromatic colour scheme is just beautiful! Lovely card!
Registered: December 24, 2007 Location: Posts: 12163
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 11:24 AM
Fantastic card.....I love all the layers, and bling, especially the bird and nest, wow this is awesome....and I can't wait to see what Pat will make out of dryer lint...lol wtg you 2...
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Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 9413
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 3:42 PM
OMGoodness Nancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not sure where to begin with this BEAUTY. I can barely take my eyes off it to make my comment - the flowers, the nesties, the ribbon, the pearls, the papers - all so so beautiful, but for me what makes this card magical is that PRECIOUS little birdie perched on his most cushy nest. WOW what a true masterpiece. Love it!
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 4:15 PM
Oh MY, Nancy, have to tell you, I saw this in Pat's gallery right after she received it - what a show stopper!!! Love those gorgeous flowers you made - all the elements you have so lovingly put into the making of this card - looks like you were trying to meet 12 challenges, GF!! This is definitely in my favs!! TY for sharing your talent!! Hugs!!
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Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 5:14 PM
Wowie this is positively exquisite. Your branch punch nest is awesome. You would give that Osprey that is across the street from me some competition if there was a competition between you and the birds!!! lol You are so detailed...I can appreciate that myself...Look at all those pearls even down to the tiny ones on the corner die cuts. The gorgeous flowers and the monochromatic color is enchanting. Spectacular!
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