I somehow managed to squeeze in three challenges with this one card...wow!!! First of all, the limited challenge is to use a rectangle and a circle on your card. And, wouldn't you know it....Beate's sketch(WSC65) was perfect for the limited LSC193 today. In addition, I hopped over to Sharon's(notimetostamp)blog and her challenge was to add nature elements...real or not...she wants us to create. I went digging in my stuff and found some dried baby's breath. Now, I would love to say that the stuff is REAL, but I am not sure as it did come in one of those plastic bags from Micheal's....so I seriously doubt it. Next, I used my Flourishes, LLC Siberian Iris. I do not use this stamp nearly enough. Today, I wanted to downsize it a bit and just use a portion of the stamp. I finished with a JustRite oval sentiment....yes, I said OVAL. I wanted to show that just because some of these stamps come in shapes, does not mean we have to keep them in that shape. I stamped just the wording and punched it out in a circle....amazing versatility!!!
STAMPS
Flourishes Siberian Iris
Harmony Classic Oval I Stamper Ensemble
Paper
Red Riding Hood, Mellow Moss, vv, strathmore watercolor paper, cream(unknown) Anna Griffin, Kraft Level I paper pack
Accessories
Scallop punch, oval punch, large circle punch, baby's breath, gold cording, mini gold square brads, blender pens, aqua painter, sponges.
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Fri, Nov 07, 2008 @ 1:43 PM
I love this, Betty! You covered all the challenges in such a wonderful way...love the bold bg dp that just shows a bit...I need to remember to use dp that way. I always want it to all show and your card is the perfect example of less is truly more. Wonderful!
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Fri, Nov 07, 2008 @ 2:49 PM
WOW! this is fantastic. I love the dimension on the flower and the red just POPS!
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Registered: August 23, 2005 Location: LongIsland (said as one word), NY Posts: 21280
Fri, Nov 07, 2008 @ 6:53 PM
You know something...you are AMAZING my friend! This card is a VISION and I just cannot stop looking at all the amazing details! From the torn corner panel, to the BEAUTIFUL stamps you used, the mix of dp and the baby's breath...just FABULOUS! Into my favs!!!