Whew, I finally got to the QFTD challenge posted on Friday. Carla, you SO DESERVE DA CROWN this week! Your cards are so beautiful and you are such an encourager. Good choice Annie Jo!!
I changed the layout a bit by adding 3 flowers to the side of the image instead of beneath. I changed the buttons to flowers, the image and used the eyelet square nestie for the image mat. I did not use a bow on the card, and used the SU scallop border trim punch at the bottom of the card.
I used the SU color coach to choose my colors which are 3 of the new in colors. I've had a hard time using them together, so thought I would check the color coach. I've been wanting to use Concord Crush, but couldn't seem to get it to work. Against the pear pizzazz and peach parfait, I think it came together okay.
I've been dying to use this digi image made by Sugar Creek Hollow which I received while a guest designer with Midnight Madness. B/t the butterfly, flower and musical score at the top, I was hooked.
You can find the image at Sugar Creek Hollow here:
I stamped the b/fly twice and popped up one on a dimensional. I sparkled it up with crystal effects and dazzling diamonds. I also shined up the flower and leaves with crystal effects, but no sparkle.
I watercolored the b/g and flower and used watercolor minis at the very bottom for an array of matching flowers.
This also qualifies for the StampinB challenge to use piercing found here:
Accessories: SU Color Coach, Spellbinder's Square Eyelet Nestie & Square Nesties, SU Scallop Trim Border Punch, Flowers, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Piercer & Mat
Techniques: Paper Piercing, Spellbinder's Nesties, Border Punching, Dimensional Layering
Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12844
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 3:33 PM
Wow, Pam! Beeeauuutiiifulll! I love this color combo. It is striking. I love the bold Concord with the softer green and peach. Your butterfly is awesome. And your flowers are so sweet. This is a winner.
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 4:03 PM
Holy moly, Pam! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the color combo and the trio of orange roses! The shimmery butterfly and flower and the musical notes make for a beautiful collage! Just stunning! Thank you for your sweet words and for playing along! I am so honored!
Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 5:22 PM
Pamzi, this is magnificent!! I just LOVE how you used those three in-colors together. YUMMY!! Beautiful roses, a gorgeous coloring treatment of that pretty digi image, and lovely piercing. Thanks so much for playing along with the Stampin' B's DT this week for our piercing challenge!!
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44992
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 6:31 PM
Pamzi......they don't come prettier than this!!!!! WOW! I love your butterfly and I love how it is showcased with the nestie! You outdid yourself, GF!!!! Keep 'em coming!
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 6:39 PM
Fruitcake, this is gorgeous. What a classic image that is and you've just colored it to perfection. Love all the added elements to really make it shine, so to speak. This is just incredible. I do like those colors together although I've not seen them before now. Can you believe that? I'm always on top of things, dont you think? Wow, girl, there's some very special things goin' on w/this card.
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75075
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 6:52 PM
Pam, this is just outstanding..I just found it in the StampinB's blog. I'm so far behind on my comments...ugh. What a striking beauty that image is with the most amazing butterfly. Love the crystal effects and dazzling diamonds you've used.The musical score is just lovely..I see why you've been dying to make a card with it. Loving that eyelet nestie and those ravishing flowers. You did a super job, Pamzi. Glad you joined the Stampin B's this week. hugz~~~
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 @ 8:02 PM
Princess Pam this is a gorgeous card!! That butterfly is AWESOME!! Great job!! A wonderful tribute to the Queen!!
THE Former Queen!! Phyllis
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