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: 3338
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Registered: August 14, 2007 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 30863
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 6:34 PM
...too, TOO pretty....I love that little bit of green sponging behind the fence....gives it just the right amount of depth...love the flowers....love everything....really gorgeous!!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 6:52 PM
Mrs Ryan, I hate to tell you this, but it was ME, The Fruitcake, who make this card. I know it's hard to believe with a 1-2 DIQ I could make something like this, but every once in awhile, I up my IQ standing with my artistic abilities, but truly only because I had Karen's gallery for inspiration!! So, the truth is OUT, The Fruitcake made this card!!!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74983
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 @ 7:29 PM
Oh, you're gonna get caught with Anne's new detection software. I hope it is in full operation immediately. We need the truth about these cards. LOL
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 3:58 AM
Wow Pam - it seems the whole of SCS loves this card - and no wonder - it is gorgeous! I love your 'balanced' approach to card making, it is fabulous! Love the fence and those butterflies too! You have brought everything together beautifully! Thansk for sharing Pam! {{{hugs}}}
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Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @ 6:33 PM
What a wonderful garden scene, Pam!! Love the flowers and the picket fence. Great colours too.
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