Took me an entire week of rest after STAMPIN UP's Convention(not CHA)to step back up to a challenge.....I felt really rusty tonite and it took me a long time to make this card.... in a day or so I may be back in the swing of things!! Convention was AWESOME. You know it's awesome when first you fall asleep while waiting for Michelle Zin to pick you up because you were doing challenges too late, then leave your cc home by accident and have to run back for it and fret about missing your plane, then you drop and SMASH your brand new BLACKBERRY, then lose your credit card when you go to pay your hotel bill, then lose your license when you go to board your plane, and people ask, "How was Convention?" and you STILL say AWESOME!!!!! Bear with me as I recover. This color combo is awesome.....my dessert is SU's brand new vintage brads......and here is my teapot contribution....
Heard that flowers are needed for tea party at the old water tank!! ( I can ALWAYS help supply flowers!!) I am bringing only one today- but hey, there are two more buds on there....just waiting to show up at the tea party!! This one is named WILD ROSE, after the girls nanny......she accidentally fell on her fanny at the tea party at the old water tank, so her feelings were ruffled and I thought she could use a flower, named in her honor....... so Miss Fanny Nanny, I hope you like your wild rose, named just for you!
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Paper: Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Confetti Cream
Ink: black stazon, early espresso
Accessories: Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Cert Celery and Wild Wasabi markers with blender pen, white gel pen, crystal effects, vintage brads, rr red gg ribbon, lattice folder and big shot, oval punches, neutral brads, dimensionals, paper piercing kit
Techniques: watercoloring with markers and blenders
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44940
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 4:54 PM
What a set of events!!!! Poor gal!!!! Glad you made it through! Your card is just amazing!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: September 28, 2008 Location: Menifee, California Posts: 4164
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 6:01 PM
Aw, it is so nice to have you back. I missed seeing your beautiful cards. And as always, this is a beauty. Glad you enjoyed the convention even tho you had to go thru so much. Life can get crazy.
Registered: April 15, 2006 Location: Branchburg, NJ Posts: 6383
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 6:05 PM
Oh Karen, what a great way to get back into things, although it sounds like you've really been have a go of it!!! So sorry to hear of your multiple dilemma's but you've weathered them well and shown up with a gorgeous addition to the teapot gallery! Great to see you at the party.
------------------------------ ~lorraine
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Registered: June 5, 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9005
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 6:47 PM
Your card is delightful and so is the story...I was at convention. Everything was smooth until time to head home! Plane was broke. So had to be put on alternate plane (18 hours later) which got me back home a full day later and 40 hours up. I am getting too old for that!!! Bouncing back does not happen as quickly as it use too.
------------------------------ ~ Penny ~
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Registered: January 28, 2005 Location: Posts: 25783
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 7:42 PM
Beautiful, Karen! The texture, blend of colors, and dimension! Lovely card! Glad your back and ready to craft! Amazing story! Love to hear Michelle's take on it! Hee!
Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 9:30 PM
Wow, Karen you had quite the time!! I'm glad you still enjoyed yourself despite all that! Your card is gorgeous!!! I love the texture you gave it and that lovely ribbon and button accent!!
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Wed, Aug 04, 2010 @ 11:58 AM
Girl, you are a stitch! Was Michelle okay traveling with one who was having so many mishaps? :-) I'm glad you remained positive and upbeat and had a great time at convention.
You're right: this is a beautiful color combination and your card is GORGEOUS!!!
I hope your days have been better since getting back.