Okay, can I just say that to say I struggled with this challenge is the understatement of the entire year of 2010, and 2009, and 2008, and 2007, and so on. HOLY CANOLLI I am FREAKIN EXHAUSTED!!! I have been working on this ONE CARD since the challenge came up EARLY......and it has evolved, from ugly, to uglier, to BUTT UGLY, and now, finally, to I am happy with it almost, either that or I am just so tired I don't CARE ANYMORE. For laughs, I am going to link this to one of the monsters I created before this one. YOu will all know that I am not exaggerating it was the ugliest card i have ever MADE!!!! HERE is the picture I took, hoping it would be one of those cards that looked better in the pic then it did in real life, but alas, I could not decide which way it looked uglier. Here is the one I am speaking of. Sorry guys, I TRIED to link it but remember, I am also computer and technology challenged,,,,,so I cannot show you my monster card you will just have to take my word for it. ;)
Thank Goodness I did not give up because that would have been one UGLY addition to my gallery. Here is why I was so BENT ON MAKING A CARD TONITE. Vicki, Mary, and Joanne, as well as Betty are DEAR SCS friends, and I SO wanted to play in the color challenge for which they are designers.... but fell asleep early last night...so decided and contemplated all day long combining these challenges. I have come to the conclusion that though I love blushing bride and I love baja breeze, for me, I am nevah, evah, evah, evah try to combine them again. I cannot make something pretty with them. Although in the past I think I have, - it's just tonite - nothing worked for me. Look at that linked card(NOT!! I AM SO LAME) and tell me it's not ugly. LOL......it is SO UGLY. Bwahahahaha.....anyway- this one is not so shabby. Hope you like it, and Mary, Vicky, Joanne and Betty, I love you guys!! This one's dedicated to you guys!! I worked hard to play in the challenge that you four ROCKED!!!! The end of my long and sad story. Bwahhahahahahaaa..
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 GMT Views: 4061
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11599
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 3:48 AM
Ha, Ha, Karen!! Thanks for the warning!!! Although, I do LOVE your gorgeous little floral on that neutral looking bg. It really does POP and your color and shading are so striking. I hope the next challenge is a breeze and you are able to get six cards you LOVE done from it!!!!!!!
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My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19
Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12844
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 3:57 AM
Karen, it is hard to imagine you could EVER make an ugly card. Your final version is beautiful and lives up to your high standards and artistic talents. Your flower center is gorgeous and adds a bright pop of color. Love the lace, brad and tag, and your signature bow is outstanding. Give yourself a pat on the back. You've done good, girl!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79591
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 4:15 AM
What a lesson in perserverance, Karen. If this was ever an "ugly ducking" I can't even imagine that stage of it. It is gorgeous as it's final completion. Just like we are in God's hands!!!!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: January 5, 2008 Location: my happy place Posts: 7171
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 4:52 AM
Well, Karen, I think your efforts were not in vain because your card is beautiful! I am sorry you struggled so, but I hope you got a wonderful night's sleep so you can wake up refreshed and full of mojo today . I LOVE your work, so keep it coming ! {{{HUGS}}}
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Korin Sutherland This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 My Website
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 4:54 AM
Do I like it??? Of course I like it, I like ALL your cards. I love the richness in the black with these colors. The bow is just as gorgeous as can be.
------------------------------ Bonnie~Proud Fan Club Member~Marine Wife My Gallery~One of Kota's Kids My Blog~Bonnie's Creative Corner Every Job is a Self-Portrait of the Person Who Did It. Autograph Your Work With Excellence.~Author Unknown
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 6:14 AM
I always love your ribbons!! THe distressing and embossing look nice on your card. I agree with what someone else wrote - I'm sorry you had to struggle, but it's refreshing to know it happens to all of us. :>)