Saturday, January 16, 2010

Thanks...

Hey everyone!!

Are you having a great weekend so far? I know I am! :) I had planned on going to Michael's after work today but then a "little voice" told me to check out Jo-Ann's instead. (I'm not hearing voices. I promise I'm sane. hahaha. Promise.) Boy, am I glad I went! Almost everything was 40 percent off!! Weee!!! So, I have more than a few new toys that I can't wait to use and the best part, I get to share my cards with all of you lovely people! :) Yayy!

Today's card is my take on Embellish Mag's Color Challenge *with STRIPES.* I am beyond excited with this color combo! I love love love love ... did I say, love? ... PURPLE!

This card's layout was inspired by a few Kristina Werner cards. I have been really inspired by her videos and how it shows her design process. I admire her tons! So, if you haven't checked her out (which I doubt because she's awesome), go here! :)

I tried something new (to me) with the ribbon. I thought it turned out really pretty. After finishing the card with the handwritten sentiment, I thought the floral focal image could've been placed a tad lower.. But darn those mini pop dots! hahaha. I hope you enjoy this! :)

Also, Embellish Mag's Color Challenge this week is being sponsored by Clear and Simple Stamps. It's a super fun challenge so, check them out! :)

Thanks for looking!

Stamp: StudioG ($ bin) - Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, Plum Pudding, Kraft, Recollections Basics Purple Pinstripe pp - Ink: VersaMark - Other: Sakura white gel pen, satin ribbon, pearls, Fiskars corner rounder

13 comments:

Nicki (CSS) said...

This is precious! I love that floral focal point with the stripes - so classy. Great card!

Paulina said...

What a fun card! Love the simplicity and sophistication!

Maureen said...

stunning ribbon and flower...love what you've done with the challenge :)

Charlene Austin said...

WOW!!!! This is absolutely awesome!

Anonymous said...

Stunning card! I love what you have done with the flower and the ribbon! :)

Lea L. said...

This is beautiful! I love the purple floral accent in the corner...it is geometrically fabulous! :) Great job with the Embellish Mag color challenge!

♥Lea

Rae said...

Love your take on this challenge. It all came together beautifully!

Dawn said...

Absolutely love what you did with that floral accent piece. I'm a sucker for symmetrical geometric shapes!

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Great design! Love that layout!

Anonymous said...

So elegant! Thanks for playing along with us!

Ruby said...

What a pretty card. I love the double bow, gorgeous!

Maile Belles said...

What a great layout! So gald you could join us in the Embellish challenge.

Laural-Lee said...

Lovely simple layout. Beautiful ribbon treatment.