This card started off being for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge...but once I added that butterfly it also qualifies for the Flutter by Wednesday and Crafty Creations Challenges...don't you just love it when that happens!
I started off wanting lots of texture and looked through a HUGE bag of lace that I had been given by my SU Demo Ann, (Hi Ann, I am plugging you every opportunity I get! LOL!) and another friend Chriss!!! I found this lovely pink chiffon ribbon with pearls down each side and that fabulous lace...so decided on run the lace on top of the ribbon - perfect fit!! It sounded so easy - BUT do you know how fiddly that was - I am nearly cross eyed now!!! LOL! Layerd these on a panel of embossed Textured Textiles to add more texture. A Nestibilities scalloped square (thanks for that Kathy aka Wattle) and layered flowers in it, after sponging and paper piercing....than I added the butterfly with pearls, this is from Lesley aka Marleygo - I couldn't do this without my friends - thank you girls, you are so-o-o good to me!!
The last thing to be added for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge is the ribbon and buckle - I used the velvet ribbon and pearl buckle, as it goes so well with these colours. I have to say I am so happy to be using both...I had bought them over a year ago, on sale and then wondered how I was going to use them....so these challenges have been perfect in that regard!!!
Sponging to the edges and paper piercing on the borrom layer of DP finishes the card off perfectly. i feel like I am sponging and paper piercing everything lately and would hate it all to start looking the same....but it all just works together with the style of cards I like (in my opinion!) I would be interested in hearing what you think....
Thanks for looking....I enjoy reading your comments and am always so encouraged! By the way, it is the final week for the Midnight Madness Blog Candy, so hop on over and check it out if you haven't aready: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
Have a great weekend - make the time to enjoy the moments!!!
EDIT: Thank you Chirs, I have now linked it to that Challenge as it fits as well...what a day!!!
Whoo Hoo....thanks NancyRuth for letting me know that this card also qualifies for the StampinB. Challenge as well....5 Challenges - it is my record!! Party Time!!
Date: Friday, May 29, 2009 GMT Views: 1199
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Accessories: Chiffon Ribbon, Lace Panel, Cuttlebug, EF - Textured Textiles, Nesties, Kaiser Flowers, Punched Butterfly, Kaiser Half Pearl, Hole Reamer, SU Mat Pak, Velvet Ribbon, Pearl Buckle
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 3:23 PM
Well now, this has to be a record! 5 challenges in one card... yikes, girl! Looks like a lot of SCS goodies went into this challenge charmer. Way to go. It's gorgeous, Linda.
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Registered: September 24, 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6834
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 @ 2:10 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, stunning, gorgeous, WOW! Really caught my eye. Love the colours, and the lace and pearls really sets it off.
I'm totally amazed at how many cards you do Linda, and all the different styles, each one being totally awesome!!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 @ 10:03 AM
Linda, you hit the jackpot on this beauty. Wow, it's full of beautiful details and it's so YOU!!! I LOVE the sponging, the colors, the papers, and the pearls and lace are to die for!!!! Love that ribbon with the pearl buckle too!!! And, you hit so many challenges. Linda, you are at the top of your game. This should win you some serious blog candy in my opinion!!! Keep it up Linda!!! TFS!
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