Sunday, October 17, 2010

Soft Blue and Mint Green


Hello friends.  What a beautiful day ... the air is crisp, the leaves are falling, a perfect day for picking out pumpkins.  After many oohs and aahs (with lots of indecision in between) the kids finally made their selections.  Our porch is filled with spider webs, corn stalks, pumpkins, and mums ... I love this time of year....don't you?

The Design Team at Play Date Cafe have the most gorgeous color combination to inspire the artist in you.  Just look at this photo ... isn't it wonderful?  The colors are so soft ... sigh.




Here's what I was inspired to create.  I used the sketch from Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge - sweet and simple.  Plus I've always wanted to try the "gathered ribbon look" and this week - thanks to the Designers at Sweet Stampin' Challenge - I had a reason to try it!  Here I used Marina Mist Striped Grosgrain layered with Chantilly Crochet Trim.  It's a beautiful combination.  A little more lace and tulle behind the flower softened the look of the card.  The "thank you" from Because I Care Hostess Set was stamped in Marina Mist Classic Ink on Very Vanilla cardstock.  I used one end of our Decorative Label Punch to give my sentiment a soft shape.  I've never used Shimmer Paint before ... it's one of those things I bought and never tried.  Sponged lightly around the outside of my card - it's gorgeous!  It adds the most subtle shimmer - well, I can see myself using this again soon!




My papers are retired but they were perfect for this challenge, don't you agree?  And I loved making the flower!  You can view a link to the instructions on my previous post.  Of course a bit of Mod Podge and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on each little petal is a must.  Click on the image to really see the sparkle.  I used the same Sage Shadow paper to create the leaves.  Using the 5 Petal Punch was the first step.  Then I cut the flower into 5 pieces (each petal becoming a leaf).  A quick fold down the length of the petal and VOILA .. a leaf!  You see the three "leaves" peeking out that I used for this flower.



Thanks for for visiting with me.  I hope you enjoyed your stay ... good night everyone!

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31 comments:

  1. How pretty! Beautiful flower blossom with the added sparkle - wonderful use of this weeks colors. Thanks for playing at the PDCC.

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  2. This is STUNNING! I love your ribbon treatment and the flower is GORGEOUS!

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  3. Oh wow, this is so pretty, why can't I make something this beautiful? LOL!
    Well, I just love every bit of this! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. The card is fabulous and I love that flower. Off to check out your last post for instructions! :)

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  5. Such a gorgeous card! I love the flower and your choice of papers is perfect! Thanks for joining in the fun with us over at the PDCC!

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  6. Truly a lovely card!!! The flower and ribbon are so eye catching...love it!!!

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  7. Gorgeous design! Love that ruffled ribbon and that glorious flower! The whole card is super awesome! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!

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  8. Softly card, I love the color combo.

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  9. Gorgeous card Joanne! That flower is jaw droppingly beautiful! Great way to combine challenges! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :)

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  10. Oh my! I love your rumpled ribbon and lovely flower Joanne! thanks for playing with WMS this week!

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  11. This card is really pretty! I love that flower.

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  12. OHHHHHH! That flower is soooooooo lush:) Beautifully done! Great touch with the ribbon! Thanks so much for joining in the fun and playing along with the PDCC!!

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  13. wow Joanne your card is stunning, the ribbon and flower are perfect together...thanks for joining in with the Sweet Stampin challenge
    Mina xxx
    Guest DT

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  14. This is gorgeous. The flower and ribbon are just beautiful. Thanks for taking part in this weeks Sweet Stampin Challenge!
    Clairexx

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  15. Beautiful card. Love the blossom and the ribbon treatment! Glad you joined us this week at the PDCC.

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  16. Gorgeous! Every detail is perfect...I love all the sparkle!

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  17. Sigh... This is stunning!!! I loved your card and wish to try the flower soon. Super super super gorgeous card!!


    Hugs,
    Smita

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  18. WOW!! this is stunning, love the flower!! thanks for joining us this week at the WMSC! : )

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  19. Love everything about this card! It is supremely elegant. Your paper choice is excellent, your ruffled ribbon - beautiful and the flower - perfect!!! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week! Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous!! love the colors, the flower, and the way you did the ribbon and lace! Thank you for joining us at WMSC

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  21. this is beautiful and congrats on being selected for the top mouse award

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  22. Beautiful card, Joanne. The colors are simply elegant and that flower is amazing!

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  23. Absolutely beautiful card Joanne.

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  24. wow this is stunning!!!!!! well done you!

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  25. This is totally stunning! *claps*

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  26. Lovely shabby chic card ! The flower is fab.

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  27. Hey Joanne! Thanks for entering the Perfectly Placed Pleats challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  28. This card for WMS is just so LOVELY! Truly my kind of card!

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  29. I saw your card on the sweet stampin blog as the challenge winner and thought it was so beautiful that I should stop by to tell you.
    It a show stopper.

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