I made this card for a couple of challenges, the first being for last week's Queen - Chris Olsen aka Glowbug. I visited her gallery several times since she became Royalty and every time I came back to this amazing creation: { Chris’s beautiful Peace on Earth card}
Changes were minimal - Changed papers and sentiment, used different Cheery Lynn Flourish, and added the Dragonflies.
Chris - your gallery is amazing, your style exquisite and your faithful messages beautiful and uplifting. I could spend hours and days taking in all the beauty - which I nearly did LOL!! I wish I could have finished and uploaded this sooner :).
This card is also for Saturday's IC361 Challenge - Judy shared the most amazing website for the home called The Artful Home - I love ornaments and was immediately drawn to this image: {Jade Dragonfly Art Glass Ornament}. So beautiful but a bit pricey :).
To make this card I diecut the Label One dies, cut extras of the two back panels then fussy-cut/trimmed them down and Embossed for added texture, then die cut the Dragonflies. Since I didn't have the wonderful oval that Chris used I delicately cut/trimmed the medium sized square Decorative Label, then glued it back together as a Rectangle. The seem is invisible :)!!! I also glittered the dragonflies with blue, green and a touch of red Stickles (these little babies didn't dry until the next morning).
This card is for a wonderful friend who LOVES all things sparkly, and has such an affection for Dragonflies that she actually 'plays' with them when watering her garden. One even landed on her finger when she was out on a boat with her hubby one time. How cool is that!!??!!
Chris - I hope you enjoyed your reign, and again my apologies for being late. Thank you for sharing all your amazing creations - you're a true inspiration :). Hugs and blessings.
Thanks everyone for taking a peek.
Hugs,
Audrey
Date: Monday, November 5, 2012 GMT Views: 807
Favorited:8
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24137
Mon, Nov 05, 2012 @ 6:42 AM
Audrey, you pulled out all the stops on this one. To case Chris is as hard to case you in my opinion. I would have picked a simple card from Chris' gallery, but you went all the way and recreated a card in her honor that reflects her style and spirit. I still have a card I want to make for her, but, it certainly won't be of this magnitude. It was well worth the wait for the dragonflies to dry as they came out spectacular and what a special tailored touch for your friend. The sentiment is awesome and I can't believe all the cutting and extra detailing you did to make this card come together. Oh, why oh why can't I be YOU??? LOL! Chris will adore this twinzi!
------------------------------ Pam, Fan Club Member
Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz!
Pamzi, Jr., younger sis of my twinzi, AudziAnn, Sr.
Visit My Fake Blog, Zee Fruitflakez Zecretz
Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 33611
Mon, Nov 05, 2012 @ 6:50 AM
This is spectacular. I can't tell you how much I am just over the moon for those dragonflies-they are exquisite. They have just enough sparkle and the pearls for their bodies is dynamite. You ROCKED this one to the max!
------------------------------ My Blog
Cottage Cutz DT Punchkateer Extraordinaire
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 30775
Mon, Nov 05, 2012 @ 7:34 AM
Oh, wow! What's not to love here? The ribbon is a most beautiful color and those dragonflies are awesome. Someone is going to LOVE receiving this card.
------------------------------ My Blog---My Gallery
I'm a Punchkateer! (Prez) FOREVER
DT-CCEE Stampers
Past DT experience listed on blog
Hebrews 13:2
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 37240
Mon, Nov 05, 2012 @ 9:54 AM
Absolutely breath-taking, Audzi!! WOW.....stunning! I just love all of the die cuts and your dragonflies are beautiful!
------------------------------ 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.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 39236
Mon, Nov 05, 2012 @ 6:53 PM
Mercy Sistah! My, what happens when two beautiful souls mingle on paper. Your work has done Chris' card supreme justice! Love....every...delish...inch! Hugs.....
------------------------------ 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
