Good Saturday Morning to everyone!
I am a bit behind on this cold snowy morning - my son was heading up north for work this morning so we had to have some chit chat time before he left he he :) Even if he is 19 years old, he still likes to talk to his mama LOL :) Ahw!
soooooooooooooooo what did I do this morning - well firstly I have to say that I had so much fun!
Then again when do I not have fun with making a card lol :)
I started with Gretchen's sketch
ouh I just love this sketch - I have the perfect stamp set to go with it.
As I was thinking about the stamp set & I was reminded of the pink challenge that the girls over at Pals Paper Arts had going on.................
In the Pink - PPA14
Welcome to a special edition of the Pals Paper Arts Challenge!This week we are "In the Pink" for Breast Cancer Awareness...
So this is what I worked with - both of these challenges
Then the fabulous pink colours!
used Melon Mambo - Pretty in Pink, Textured black and Shimmery white (one of my favorite card stock that Stampin Up has to offer)
with my nice Chic Boutique Stamp I am ready to rock and roll LOL :)
ouh la la but I have show you this adorable picture of my Max having a little cuddle with his little gorilla - ahw he is sooooooooooooo CUTE :)
aint he the sweetest little doggy?
okay back to my card - I stamped the tower with Black craft ink and them embossed it
on shimmery white
then I cut it out
things are going well on this Saturday morning whow
This is pretty don't you think??
A little scalloped punch action .............. I know I used this punch WAY to much..............
I sorry for that - I just love it - especially on a girly card like this!
This is not really what I had invisioned - yha - not so much! he he let me do some thinking LOL
oouh.............Are you wondering, What is he world is Carole'Anne taking a photo of the left over circles punched out of the scallop punch .???? Crazy me - had an idea! Yha really - ME?? LOL
so it consist of my stylus, some Crystal Effects (what would I do if Stampin Up did have this?? LOL) and the little left over circles
I made the cutest little pearls - you see we don't really have pearls or brads for the IN COLOUR that Stampin Up offers every year, so you got to come up with your own - I punched some Melon Mambo cirles from my Scallop punch and adhered them with the Crystal Effects. Then did another dab of Crystal effects on top! and voila we have a pretty little pearl - aint it cool???
here we go my card! - I Put those little circle in the tower - and around it as well!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I have a close up photos for you to see it better, Oh Yha I put glue dots (mini) on the back of the tower just to raise it up a bit!
can you see what I did a bit better with this photo?
ouh yes and the saying I also embossed it and I used the "Peace Within" stamp set - of course Stampin Up stamp set LOL :)
well that is it for today ladies. Tomorrow I will do the Stamping 411 sketch - it looks like a fun one!
oh yes and don't forget every time you leave a comment you get entered for that fabulous blog candy.
Have super duper Saturday, I know I will I get to teach a class today which is always so much fun!
ouh I also wanted to mention............ If you happen to have any suggestions to make my blog better, won't you please let me kow?? I would just love to hear any ideas, to make this blog just that much better. Thanks a million!
Thank you all! Until tomorrow
Carole Ann -- great job with this sketch and card! I can't believe that you glued on all those tiny dots! Amazing! Thanks so much for playing along with last week's sketch challenge. Please stop back soon for more challenges and inspiration! Blessings, Gretchen -- www.gretchenbarron.typepad.com
Posted by: Gretchen Barron | 11/05/2009 at 09:17 AM
I saw this card on the Pals page and had to come check your blog out. I love what you did with the colors, the layout and especially those homemade "pearls". TFS
Posted by: Rosemary Olson | 11/05/2009 at 06:29 AM
What a wonderful card, CaroleAnne! I love all the great details! Great job with the challenge! Congrats on being a PPA Artist Pick!
Posted by: Margaret Moody | 11/04/2009 at 10:58 PM
Well, look at you....winning the Pals Paper Arts thing-a-ma-bob with this cute little pink & black number! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Posted by: LeAnne | 11/04/2009 at 06:56 PM
Congrats on being the Pals Paper Arts Artist Pick! Your card is adorable. I love your blog... it's so fun to read. You have fantastic style!
Posted by: Krystal/skdeleeuw | 11/04/2009 at 08:48 AM
I like your interpretation...
Good day.
kisses
Céline
Posted by: Céline de Noisy | 11/02/2009 at 06:16 AM
Okay, this is just way too gorgeous. Simple sketch but WOW did you ramp this up! Love this card, and if the dog ever needs a new home, call me -- he is adorable!
Posted by: Tami Black | 11/02/2009 at 03:59 AM
Magnifique!!! Or as I would say AWESOME!!!
Big cyber hugs to you and snuggles to Max. Tammy
Posted by: Tammy Jackson | 11/01/2009 at 03:10 PM
I am always amazed how much detail you put into your cards, and of course, the results are always stunning. This one is no exception. Thanks for sharing.
Carolyn S
Posted by: carolyn s | 11/01/2009 at 12:10 PM
That turned out so pretty. You puppy reminds me of when I was little and my parents raised pure bred puddles. I sure miss those times.
Angel hugs
Debby
Posted by: Debby | 11/01/2009 at 01:29 AM
You are one very creative and artistic person! Thanks for sharing so many of your ideas with us! I already used your idea of coloring brads using the SU In Color inks... and now this idea for pearls. I can hardly wait to try that one! I have a card exchange coming up next week. The girls will love this idea... and I will certainly pass on your blog site to them all.
Blessings
Posted by: MJPiggott | 10/31/2009 at 08:46 PM
I am speechless about your hand made pearls - wow - what patience and ingenuity! Your card is beautiful!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 10/31/2009 at 07:37 PM
another awesome job. Great idea for those cute little pearls, you are the new "mad scientist in the group", LOL....
Give Max some scritches for me, tell him Jack says HEY!.
Posted by: sandi maciver | 10/31/2009 at 06:05 PM
this card is very pretty!
Posted by: kath | 10/31/2009 at 06:04 PM
And to think - I throw those little circles away - Brilliant I would say. Card is perfect!
Posted by: Barbara Kupfrian | 10/31/2009 at 05:43 PM
Such a pretty card made with one of my favorite stamp sets! Thanks for the tip about making your own "pearls", and thanks for playing @ PPA!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 10/31/2009 at 04:23 PM
What a gorgeous card. I love what you have done with the circles...That stamp set is so fantasic, I hope we get it here down under...
Rach:)
Posted by: Rachel Jackson | 10/31/2009 at 03:19 PM
I am always delighted by the variety of ideas. This card is absolutelty gorgeous. I love the easy tip to make the fake brads. My suggestion for your blog: keep it up! I can't wait to vist it each day. I learn a lot from you! :-)
Posted by: Stephanie | 10/31/2009 at 02:32 PM
Blog candy or not - I would just have to leave a comment - this card is awesome! And thanks so much for the idea with the teeny, tiny dots - what a great idea and money saver! You rock!
Posted by: Sally McDonald | 10/31/2009 at 02:21 PM
Love the pink card. One day I will be able to master the crystal effects pearls.
I think Max should be in every tutorial, he is just the cutest dang dog that stamps
Posted by: Bridget Larsen | 10/31/2009 at 02:17 PM
VERY NICE BLOG AND GREAT JOB ON YOUR CARD. VISIT ME AT http://sawyerstamper.blogspot.com
Posted by: viv sawyer | 10/31/2009 at 10:08 AM
Hi....Just found your blog and love it. I'll be back often.
Posted by: Cindy Jenkins | 10/31/2009 at 10:02 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! I love your work CaroleAnne.
Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Stevenson | 10/31/2009 at 09:19 AM
This is so darn pretty.. Great job with your photography too, you can really see the shimmer white! Beautiful!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | 10/31/2009 at 09:18 AM