This card started off being for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge...but once I added that butterfly it also qualifies for the Flutter by Wednesday and Crafty Creations Challenges...don't you just love it when that happens!
I started off wanting lots of texture and looked through a HUGE bag of lace that I had been given by my SU Demo Ann, (Hi Ann, I am plugging you every opportunity I get! LOL!) and another friend Chriss!!! I found this lovely pink chiffon ribbon with pearls down each side and that fabulous lace...so decided on run the lace on top of the ribbon - perfect fit!! It sounded so easy - BUT do you know how fiddly that was - I am nearly cross eyed now!!! LOL! Layerd these on a panel of embossed Textured Textiles to add more texture. A Nestibilities scalloped square (thanks for that Kathy aka Wattle) and layered flowers in it, after sponging and paper piercing....than I added the butterfly with pearls, this is from Lesley aka Marleygo - I couldn't do this without my friends - thank you girls, you are so-o-o good to me!!
The last thing to be added for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge is the ribbon and buckle - I used the velvet ribbon and pearl buckle, as it goes so well with these colours. I have to say I am so happy to be using both...I had bought them over a year ago, on sale and then wondered how I was going to use them....so these challenges have been perfect in that regard!!!
Sponging to the edges and paper piercing on the borrom layer of DP finishes the card off perfectly. i feel like I am sponging and paper piercing everything lately and would hate it all to start looking the same....but it all just works together with the style of cards I like (in my opinion!) I would be interested in hearing what you think....
Thanks for looking....I enjoy reading your comments and am always so encouraged! By the way, it is the final week for the Midnight Madness Blog Candy, so hop on over and check it out if you haven't aready: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
Have a great weekend - make the time to enjoy the moments!!!
EDIT: Thank you Chirs, I have now linked it to that Challenge as it fits as well...what a day!!!
Whoo Hoo....thanks NancyRuth for letting me know that this card also qualifies for the StampinB. Challenge as well....5 Challenges - it is my record!! Party Time!!
Date: Friday, May 29, 2009 GMT Views: 1197
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Accessories: Chiffon Ribbon, Lace Panel, Cuttlebug, EF - Textured Textiles, Nesties, Kaiser Flowers, Punched Butterfly, Kaiser Half Pearl, Hole Reamer, SU Mat Pak, Velvet Ribbon, Pearl Buckle
Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 7:43 AM
You're the challenge queen for the day - lol! Looks great but also looks labor intensive...especially love the pearl 'buckle'!
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Registered: November 19, 2008 Location: Posts: 1695
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 9:25 AM
Hi Linda, well where do I start? All of your cards are just wonderful..you really got on a roll. I am so glad you enjoyed the sketch and way to combined. Good luck my dear. Stay tuned for all the excitement next week and stay tuned for the newest challenges and suprises...VERY EXCITING
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74640
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 9:30 AM
Very pretty! Love the lace panel...for some reason it reminded me of a lady's garter. Great pearl buckle.
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Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 10:27 AM
Woman! Five challenges!!! Ok, there needs to be a prize, or at least a small tiara for that accomplishment. Linda, your cards are so soft and elegant. I always love the touch of lace on your creations, beautiful card sistah! LYMI
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Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 11:51 AM
Linda.....this is so elegant and beautiful! Love the ribbon, lace lace and pearls! So romantic! Beautiful layout -fantastic card - thanks for playing along with us
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 11:52 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous, Linda! I love the layout and the beautiful flower and butterfly! The ribbons, lace and pearls are lovely! Amazing job on all those challenges!
Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 1:51 PM
5 challenges! Holy moly, Linda! Fabulous on every level. Not often I get to check out the gallery during the week, but glad I did! tsmfs
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