but as we've had some Spring storms it's been a good time to "hunker down" and do card making. My son is arriving from Perth in Western Australia soon, and I'm not sure where I'll be with doing the Challenges...blokes aren't generally into that kind of thing, so I'll have to see how I go.
I wanted to do something simple and light this time, as I've done a few cards that are quite bold, and "in your face" with colour and embellishments. I've used a simple flower coloured with chalks, inside an oval frame also chalked and kindy glitzed. A butterfly and group of flowers decorate this, and is then popped on a plain faintly checked DP that has a leaf EF pattern applied, and then softly coloured with chalks. A lilac EF border with ribbon is on the edge with pearl embellishments, and a small lilac gauze ribbon added. Some subtle shading has been added, but kept to a minimum for that pretty but understated look. At least I hope it has that look.
Thanks for visiting and leaving your kind comments, always a bright spot in my week. Hopefully see you next time
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 @ 12:53 AM
Hi Mum - nice to see your card up so soon - you are a keen player - dont you just LOVE the Sneak Peek Priscilla gives us each Friday! I love your lilac colours - they are so pretty and feminine - the flowers are gorgeous! Your embossing adds a lovely touch and I LOVE your ribbon, it is so pretty! Enjoy your sons visit - I know you will - I am wishing I was there too - we just can't seem to get us all there at the one time - it may be just as well! LOL!! Thanks for joining us this week at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, we appreciate you support and would love to see you join us again next week! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team!
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:48 AM
Lesley, this is just lovely!! One of my favorite flowers from Stampin' Up!. I bought this set for this one flower! I do that toooo often. Oh, well it helps keep me out of the bars. Love the colors and embellishments on this lovely card. Beautifully done as usual!! The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week!
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010 @ 10:53 AM
Lesley, your card is just beautiful and of course, I adore your colors. Your pearl accents are just lovely Thank you so much for joining in the fun this week at the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.
Priscilla
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:01 PM
That is some awesome embossing and your layers and colors are so wonderful on this pretty card!
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:19 PM
Oh leslie! This is just so beautiful! I just LOVE the way you have the butterfly flying to the flower!! The embossed background is just so pretty too! Thanks so much for playing this week in the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge! Hugs!!
Connie
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Posts: 180
Sat, Sep 25, 2010 @ 9:49 AM
Hi Lesley!
This is beatuiful! Love the colors and the butterfly. It sure is a light, springfeeling-card!
You have fun with your son, but put in front of the tv for a couple of hours so that you can get some crafting done! *LOL*
Thanks for joining Midnight Madess Challenge. Your support is highly valued, and we hope to see you playing with us again real soon ;o)