Wednesday, October 13, 2010

A Prima Congrats


It was their special day. Guest after guest lined up to hug them and say congratulations and best wishes. They offered that this was just the beginning of the bright path that's filled with their hopes and dreams. Nobody quite mentioned that it would be a long, winding road or there would be bumps along the way, but they knew. They knew what they wanted and they were determined to get there...together.


Limelight Papercrafts has a new sketch challenge with a focus on flowers (primas or handmade!). One lucky winner will receive a package of Webster's Pages Bloomers! I don't often make cards with big ol' flowers on them so I really appreciated the challenge presented-I made a card that was different than my normal style yet a card that I still really like.

Hop on over to the blogs of Mandy, Lisa, JenMarie,  and Lynn -they have fantastic interpretations to share as well! Post YOUR creation on Mandy's blog before Monday, October 17th.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Blue) Archer's Paper, (Cream) Georgia Pacific
Patterned Paper: (Olivia Collection) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Chestnut Roan Chalk) Colorbox, (Walnut and Antique Linen Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Urban Cosmos Paper Flower) Prima, (Burlap String) May Arts, (Rhinestones) Michaels, (Altered Vintage Button)
Tools: (Labels 4 Nesties) Spellbinders

27 comments:

  1. This is GORGEOUS- love the colors & how you incorporated the flower & still kept it looking 'you'! Those bloomers are sooooo yummy!!!!

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  2. i really love the gorgeous card. Its really beautiful the way the colours sort compliment each other. The bloom adds the finishing touch. :D

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  3. Lovely card... Excited to see more birthday week goodies....

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  4. just darling, karen--i love that we all have very different flowers! i'd put flowers on every card, if i could:)

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  5. Beautiful as always Karen!! Love how the flower is not a whole flower! Balances the card out perfectly!

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  6. I love how you've used the flower, and the colours all go together so well :)

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  7. OMG this is just beautiful! Love how you did the flower and the jewel in the middle!

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  8. Love the colors and the button to accent the flower is perfect!

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  9. What a lovely card Karen! I adore the colors and your interpretation of the layout!

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  10. I like the unusual layout of this sketch. The colours you chose are so pretty together and ace idea to use only two thirds of the flower.

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  11. beautiful I like the flower with that big bling mixed in my one of my favorite BG papers.

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  12. Gorgeous! I love how you used your flower.

    lisa a.

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  13. Beautiful card, love the flower! :-)

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  14. This card is darling!! Love how you layered the flowers! It's one of its kind!

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  15. Umm wow! You did a great job considering this was something out of the norm for you! Beautiful flower!

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  16. fabulous card Karen!! love the soft colors!

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  17. so pretty. love the rich colors.

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  18. this is so stunning.
    You should win for this one! LOVE IT!

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  19. hah..hhh...I like this piece..simple and elegant..the pattern paper looks fantastic..and the way you place it ..really eye catchy

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  20. This is simplicity at its best! I love the beautiful colours.

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  21. This is such a lovely card! The colors are so very striking!

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  22. Just plain gorgeous!!! Wonderful piece!

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  23. Gorgeous card. I love that flowers. so soft, so beautiful.

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