Now, SPARKLE this one Phyllis! I made sure to stay up late on Friday night when I could have been partying - yeah, like that happens - instead I would not stop until I completed a card honoring your ROYAL STATUS!! I'll let you be royalty for a week, but then it's back to the ole regular life with the "lil' people". I, of course, will retain my princess-ship of the Royal Court 4-evah!!
I had the same hydrangea image that I colored ages ago and never used, so this was the exact perfect time to finally put it into action.
Let's see:
1. I added sparkly gold paper for the 2nd mat, sparkly stickles on the center of the flowers, sparkly gold brads sent to me in a BRAK from Benzi -thanks again Benz - and a gold embossed butterfly on vellum. The b/fly was embossed twice and lifted up on dimensionals with little gold pearls in the center. I colored the backs of them with lavender lace marker to give it a stained glass look to match the colors of the flowers. Oooh, and not to forget I used crystal effects and dazzling diamonds on the leaves. Nothing but sparkles for you Queenie!!
I added a ribbon, used the script ef and popped up the first layer, 2nd layer and image on dimensionals. And, of course, Phyllis' trademark of making a matching envelope. I'll have to keep workin' on that one Phyllis.
I hope you like this Queenie and enjoy your special week. You know I'm going to have to send this to you after sending that dud to you last time!! LOL!! I hope all that gold doesn't blind you. And, suffice it to say, all the gold is REAL GOLD that I removed from the Royal Vault. No faux anything for our Queen from Da Princess. However, you do have to return the gold after your royal week is up.
Thanks Anne for picking such a fun and talented person. Loved going through your whole gallery Phyllis ole buddy ole pal!!
Thanks for taking a look and have a great weekend!
Date: Friday, September 3, 2010 GMT Views: 1494
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 8:34 PM
Gorgeous, Pam and I love that butterfly.
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 8:35 PM
Ohhh Pamzi!! This is just gorgeous, and hydrangeas grow around where I live like weeds - so I'm not partial to hydranges - let's be honest here! ;) But you've created such a dishy look hydrangea!!! I just love the sparkle - why don't they grow that way? HMMM? I just love all of the gold and the sparkle!! I daresay that your Wild West Man is really cheering you up - if this fabulous card is any indication!! Bravo girl!!
Registered: March 30, 2007 Location: Vail,AZ Posts: 2046
Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 8:38 PM
Oh my goodness, will you look at this BEAUTY!!! Pam, GF, this is out of this world gorgeous!! I was looking for something in resources and said to myself, let's see what's new and I saw your masterpiece pop up!!! You go girl....stunning coloring and those butterflies......LOVE them!! Have a fabulous weekend!!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 8:55 PM
Authentic Favorite and Princess Pam, this is just GORGEOUS!! You know you can never have too much sparkle on a card!! Love your color choice. I guess I will have to take back any unkind things I have said about you!! But when I am no longer a Royal and you still are I might have to say them again..... Thanks you so much for playing in the QFTD25, I am having a blast seeing what the ladies are casing!!
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 9:22 PM
Yikes, what a beauty this is, Fruitcake. Just another little creation from your studio, I'm sure you would say. Your coloring is suitable for a queen, there's no doubt about that. Yes, Phyllis is a sweetheart. She and I are kindred real estate spirits, one would say. I think you've cased a gorgeous card absolutely magnificently well. Great job on this one, too.
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 11:50 PM
Wow Pamzi-this is just a sparkling and shining. What a way to honor Phyllis. I always said she was the Queen of Flower Card making...now she at least has the official title for one week to prove it!!! lol You honored her perfectly. Love this beautiful card.
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Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12844
Sat, Sep 04, 2010 @ 6:04 AM
Awesome, Pam. I adore your hydrangea. And what beautiful colors. Very fitting for a Queen of Phyllis's stature. I really like the addition of the hydrangea on the envelope. That is a great touch. Love your sense of humor too. You always make me laugh.
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60382
Sat, Sep 04, 2010 @ 6:57 AM
WOWZERZ Pamzi, this is just the best. I love this flower and both you and Queen Phyllis have gone beyond God's creation and made it even better. Unfortunately, my poor wilted hydrangea doesn't look even close to this good this year (all those 90+ temps here in NE Ohio have not been kind to plantings). Anyway, your card is just loverly. Beautiful colors, love the sparkle and I love the butterfly. W2G!!
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