I made this card for Hostess Suzy’s (Suzy H) challenge in the November VSN, “Cabaret”.
Suzy honored Edith Piaf, one of the premiere French Cabaret singers, whose trademark song, “La Vie en Rose” is virtually synonymous with Cabaret.
Suzy found a link to a recording of Edith singing both the English and French versions of the song, and asked that we make a pink floral card to celebrate and honor Edith.
Since I had scraps of cardstock and music paper handy from a card I made earlier in the week, I felt comfortable taking the time to paint a single pink rose for the card.
I had some vintage lace elements that were given to me by my friend Joan from her late mother’s craft box. I dabbed them with gold brocade to further “age” them. I added Vintage themed architectural elements to diagonal corners, and randomly stamped and clear embossed the Eiffel tower as part of the background of the card. Some green rhinestones
I didn’t realize until my card was essentially complete that it actually had more green than pink. When I’m tired and my eyes are tired, I lose color vision and I honestly thought I was building the card on a mauve – rose background. I only realized my error when I went to match the ribbon. Oops! Despite that, I do think I managed to capture the high points of who she was with the designer paper and accessories.
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008 GMT Views: 351
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Stamps: #90339 Dragonfly and Rose from The Tapestry Studio Collection (Stamp Happens, Inc.); Love from “With Love” #A2456C (Rubber Stamped); Eiffel Tower #JC220 from Stamper’s Sampler (Stampington)
Paper: Designer paper #11049 Cream Music (Marah Johnson for Imaginations); Textured olive card stock;
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Mon, Nov 17, 2008 @ 3:35 AM
Rose you have once again taken my breath away. This french collage is so soft and beautiful - so full of meaning. The pink is still the focus so it is perfect for this challenge!
It completely encapsulates the challenge and the aura of Edith herself. Magnifique!
Suzy
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Mon, Nov 17, 2008 @ 1:40 PM
WOW...outstanding...fabulous...beautiful. This is one gorgeous card. You put so much of yourself into each card you do, Rose and that really makes them special.
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