Friday, February 6, 2015

Sending Wishes

Sending Wishes
Yippee! I'm delighted that my card was in the "Top Three" for Challenge #93.  My sincere thanks to the talented design team at Atlantic Hearts.

 

 
This is a card I made specifically for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #93 and is my first-ever submission to a challenge. I have been making cards for about two years. This card was CASE'd from a card found here. The primary differences when CASEing the card: I added more pearls and used non-alcohol markers in colors other than the original, which was colored with alcohol markers. The inside is decorated differently as well. I did not use pop dots or mounting foam because I will be mailing this card and wanted to keep it flat.

Products used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Butterfly Basics stamp set
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Staz-On Black
Markers (non-alcohol): Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Old Olive
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Paper: Irresistibly Yours, white vellum, floral scrap from my stash for envelope lining
Size: A2 (5.5" x 4.25")
Other: Bitty Butterfly & Elegant Butterfly punches, glue dots, pale pink pearls (from my stash)
Technique: Emboss resist
For more information about the challenge and to see what other card makers are creating, visit the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog.

14 comments:

  1. Great card Mel. Nice blend of colors and the flowers look real. Love the butterfly, and good luck in your first challenge.

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    1. Thanks, Sue. I value your opinion because you're the one who got me into paper crafting!

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  2. So pretty, Mel! I love your cards always. This one is so sweet-I love the colors...

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. I'm trying to get outside of my CAS box but it isn't always easy!

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  3. I'm so glad you decided to join us this week! You did a fantastic job and your colors are sooo pretty! :) Jess-DT

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  4. Welcome to card challenges and especially AHSC! We are so glad you decided to join us! Your card is simply beautiful. I love the colours you have chose to use. Come back and join us again!

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  5. I love the flower and the colours on the flower, very pretty! Thanks for playing along with AHSC!

    Brandi R.
    AHSC DT member
    crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca

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    1. This is a very versatile stamp set and seemed just right for the challenge. Thank you!

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  6. What a great card.I love the colors and your coloring. I'm glad you chose us for your first challenge and hope you'll join us again at AHSC.

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    1. So special to feel welcome by your design team - thank you!

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  7. This is stunning. I love it !! Thanks so much for joining us at AHSC!

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  8. This is so pretty- I love how you stamped on the vellum! Thanks for sharing with AHSC.

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