I don't usually do the Featured Stamper challenge (because our Sundays are so busy!!), but I actually had some time to make a card today and I wanted to make something to honor this week's FS, my new friend and fellow Punchkateer, Cathleen (aka ctorina here on SCS). Congratulations on being selected, Clazi!! You have an amazing gallery filled with stunning and quite classy creations. I was rather intimidated because I could never hope to come close to duplicating your unique and ultra-sophisticated style, so I allowed myself to be inspired by one of your works rather than trying to truly CASE it. I hope that you won't object or be offended.
I really enjoyed the sketch I used yesterday, from this week's Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge 47 (LLPC047) to use the given sketch and try to incorporate your favorite FLOWERS in some way. So I wanted to try using it again. It was such a fun one!
I also tried a new-to-me challenge, the EtsyInspired Challenge, EIC88. (This week's challenge is sponsored by Limelight Papercrafts, a favorite of mine.) We were to make a project inspired by one of the creations found in the Creation Designs Etsy shop. I was inspired by these sparkly, jeweled vintage earrings: http://www.etsy.com/listing/40674023...igned-earrings
So, there you have it! An odd amalgamation of inspiration, but I'm pleased with my result.
Congratulations, Cathleen!! Enjoy your time in the FS spotlight!
Stamps: SU Linen background stamp (gift from lisaadd!)
Paper: SU bashful blue CS, SU whisper white CS, We R Memory Keepers Tiffany's designer paper pad
Ink: Palette charcoal
Accessories: SU scallop circle punch, EK 1" scallop circle punch, SU scallop border punch, glue dots, sewing machine, pearls, rhinestones, ribbon, Pink Paislee chipboard alphabet stickers (won in a Limelight Papercrafts challenge!)
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24629
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 2:27 PM
Emzi, welcome to the FS challenge today. I'm so glad you were able to come play since our fellow Punchkateer, Cathleen, is the FS today! I know what you mean, her gallery is intimidating, isn't it? Don't you worry, you certainly have come up with a most beautiful card to honor Cathleen!! LOVE all your bling and stitching!! Way 2 go Emzi!! TFS!
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Registered: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10334
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 2:53 PM
Oh double extra credit for using that Linen Background stamp! It's one of my fave of all times! Love the sweet little row of mixed gems and how you used them to make a little bloom...great job!
Registered: June 14, 2009 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 8598
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 3:21 PM
Emily, this is another beautiful card! The pink and blue look so pretty together. You don't need to feel intimidated at all. Each of us have our own style, and I think yours is terrific.
Val
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5806
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 4:12 PM
i can see how you were inspired by cathleen's beauty. i love your colours, the gems and your DP. way to go on all those challenges! are you sure your nick isn't challengezi?
Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24230
Sun, May 16, 2010 @ 5:14 PM
Great stitching and use of bling Great card
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Great card 
