I have been strolling through blogs looking at what is around and was thrilled to find this new challenge called Crazy 4 Challenges http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/
.....it is a must...wait until you see who are on the Design Team - it can't help but be a success. I have had this post ready for a few days and realised I had better post it today...or I might be too late!
They are starting with a Sketch Challenge and I love it. I have made a card with a raised circle or the such like....and really like the look of it! I have used the Layers of Colors http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
set Garden Borders, it added just the right touch for this simple yet pretty card.
The sentiment and scalloped circle was very kindly sent to me my my friend Kathy (aka Wattle on SCS) Thanks Kathy, I love the scripture stamps and amazingly, I have none -so I do appreciate your generous gesture! The Garden Borders was coloured with SU Chalks/Pastels and has Kindy Glitz lightly added, I am always careful not to swamp the images with simmer. but just enough to highlight and add some interest! The other thing of interest is the gold paper - recycled from inside a chocolate box....you know I love to recycle and this was a find - of course the family were more than keen to assist me getting material for this card! LOL! It embossed so well and holds the texture beautifully....must buy some more of that brand...if only I could remember what ones they were - they were gone pretty quickly!!
So there you have it, this is pretty CAS for me....thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comments, you always encourage me and make my day!! It is Saturday morning here and going to be a beautiful day...I am posting early as I have a few things to get ready today for my Mother's and Sisters arrival tomorrow - I can't wait!!! You can find me on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
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Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Sat, Sep 12, 2009 @ 8:46 AM
For absolutely GORGEOUS, Linda! I had to go look to see what that shimmery paper was and I applaud your reuse and recycling! Stunning!
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60268
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 6:27 AM
Linda, how beautiful. I love the glittery stuff - where did you find it? You use of the gold recycled paper is fantastic. It adds so much elegance to this beautiful card. I too, think it would make a wonderful Christmas card.
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 9:08 AM
Linda, this is stunning!!!! Truly! The colors are magnificent as is the verse!!! Superb work!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 10:27 AM
Linda, I'm getting ready to make one of these cards next and I pray mine comes up even half as lovely as yours did. The purples with the gold are so beautiful together. All your details and coloring are magnifico and your sentiment rises above all!! BEAUTIFUL!!! TFS!
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