So overdue for Karen to be Featured Stamper this week. Her gallery has always amazed me. I was going to try out some black magic as Karen created some beautiful cards with the technique, but I chickened out and opted for, what I thought, would be a quick simple card - NOT!!
It's not your fault Karen, I just got carried away as usual. Karen's very lovely one-layer card is the one I chose to case seen here:
I took this card to places I NEVER intended, but guess I was just so inspired by Karen's gallery. I ended up with several layers, embossing, glitter, punches, ribbon and bling. Let's just say it's CAS gone astray.
I'm trying to work more on scenery and coloring, so thought this would be a good time to practice once again. I couldn't find just the right ribbon for the top like Karen had, so I opted to use card stock with a bordered punch and added ribbon and bling to the top of the border.
At the last minute, I decided to use my fence punch in front of the flowers. I lightly highlighted a couple birds that were on the embossing folder and added a trio of butterflies who just happen to be flying in perfect unison - what can I say? In my world, it must be balanced!! LOL!!
I embossed the sentiment in white on the fence and I popped up the main panel on dimensionals.
ENJOY your special week Karen and if I have time, I may try another or work on that black magic.
Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to look and have a great week!!
Date: Sunday, January 24, 2010 GMT Views: 3337
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Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 4:53 PM
Wow Fruitflake! You've done it again. Love the flowers - and the punched edges - your little fence is wonderful! Add a bit o' bling, some embossing....and another winner in Fruitflake's gallery. At least two punches that I've not added to my collection yet...Hmmm...there's getting to be too many on my wishlist for my budget!
------------------------------ Heather ...... My Gallery You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson Founding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps."
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 8:04 PM
Pam! this is so Awesome! perfectly balanced for sure.. love the added fence and the butterflies... everything came together just right! I love it all! tfs!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 8:19 PM
OMG Pam, your card is just amazing with all the different elements and.......you did end up with perfect balance. I agree, balance is sooooo important. Makes me "Dream" of spring :-) TFS
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 10:01 PM
Oh Pam, I am so cracking up at your description: "took this card places never intended". Yep! That is me too! (and I also chickened out on Karen's gorgeous Black Magic, however, I know you will do it!) This is a little beauty right here! I love that fence punch (and your awesome sense of balance, in your world!) What I like the most is that sweet lil sentiment embossed at the bottom! Priceless! TFS
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Registered: September 7, 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 33121
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 10:43 PM
Wow! This is really lovely, Pam!! Love the fence punch in front of the flowers and that piece on top with the flowers and bling!! Lots of pretty details here! Love the colors too!!
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