Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Shades of blue ...


Mona's challenge this week is truely inspiring.  The combination of blues ... in both a smokey and greenish hue ... are just gorgeous.  And paired with grey ... they calm me.  I am not a "blue" person, in fact I find it a very difficult color to warm up to.  But Mona and her Design Team at CR84FN Color Challenge have given all the direction I need to share this with you today ... and the quote always touches my heart.


I began with a card of Very Vanilla cardstock layered with patterned papers from my scraps.  A piece of lace, some stitching, and distressing the edges create a shabby look.  Distressing Essentials is my tool of choice while the Scallop Punch border adds another attractive detail.


The ribbon I've have forever ... waiting it's turn to be in the spotlight.  Coupled with a regal pearl and silver bead pin ... a tag stamped in Basic Grey Classic ink with a flourished greeting from the All Holidays stamp set ... and a sweet flower button from the Subtles Collection ... this ribbon is elegantly perched on the top of the world.


I hope you haven't grown tired of my handmade flowers.  I just love to make them.  This one is done in a cool, crisp shade of Whisper White ... the perfect compliment to blue and grey.  With the sparkle of a Rhinestone Jewel center ... and resting on the softness of velvet white leaves ... this flower takes center stage, looking like it would settle for nothing less.


I hope you enjoyed your visit, I'm so glad you took the time to stop by....good night.


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15 comments:

  1. Beautiful card and I love the ribbon. Had no idea you made the flower, it's stunning.

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  2. Gorgeous! I don't think I'll ever tire of your handmade flowers. They are wonderful!

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  3. Lovely card Joanne. And I never tire of your beautiful handmade flowers either. It is just gorgeous as is your ribbon bow.

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  4. Joanne, LOVE your LOVE tag and those YUMMY papers and of course the FAB flower! Your bow and lace just amaze me too! Gorgeous card! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  5. Gorgeous card Joanne! That flower is stunning and I love the little sentiment tag! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN :)

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  6. Stunning card, love the handmade flower as your centrepiece. Thanks for playing along at CR84FN.xxx

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  7. I never get tired of your gorgeous handmade flowers. It's so lovely to look at. In fact; I always love to look at your gorgeous creations. You could say i'm a fan :)This card is breathtaking!

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  8. I have to agree with Stella here.. I will never grow tired of seeing you flowers.. They are beautiful.. And so is your card. AMAZING...

    I do hope you are enjoying you day!

    Hugs, Linda

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  9. Such a gorgeous card, Joanne! LOVE your handmade flower and all the lovely details.. Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

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  10. Oh Joanne! This card is STUNNING!!! The flower is so beautiful! It has a fantastic elegance!!! Pretty lace! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!

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  11. Beautiful card, full of lacy goodness, and the flower is amazing!

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  12. What a gorgeous card, Joanne! and your flower is beautiful! Hugs!

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  13. That flower is STUNNING! I love how you added that little tag, and the pin on your bow is beautiful! This is great! Thanks for joining CR84FN!

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  14. Stunning!! This is so beautiful - love all the details - the pearl pin is fabulous. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN this week!

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  15. Oh Joanne this is amazing ... I so love your flowers ... those subtle colours are beautiful ... lovely card

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