Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Paper Blooms Challenge 3 and 2S4U


WooHoo! another multiple post day. That can only mean I'm running late for a challenge. LOL I find it really tough to recover from a vacation and get back into everyday mode. Still I didn't want to miss this week's challenge at Paper Blooms. Leah challenged us to use the 5 "B's"; blooms, bling, butterflies, brown, and a sentiment that began with "B". I had perfect paper to go with Leah's gorgeous hand crocheted blooms but I was at a bit of a loss for a design. One of my New Year's resolutions was to get comfortable with sketches so I hopped over to 2 Sketches 4 U and lo and behold Laura's sketch 24 did the trick. I'm hardly what you'd call creative with sketches, but I think it turned out alright. I may even get the nerve to post it on the site. LOL

I used my threading water punch and wrapped the strip in plaid and thin gingham ribbon, used my Cuttlebug emboss/die combo for the butterfly, my Nesties and a Melissa Frances rub-on for the sentiment and pink rhinestones for the bling. Voila! Just under the wire for Paper Blooms, and EARLY for 2S4U.
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16 comments:

  1. KrisApril 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    So pretty Donna. I love the paper and the ribbon you chose - looks like they were made for each other.

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  2. jacque4u2cApril 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Donna this is stunning! You really did an awesome job with the challenge! Thanx for joining us!

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  3. LeahApril 21, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    So beautiful Donna! We love having you join us, under the wire or not! Love your take on the sketch too:)

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  4. papertrails leaverApril 21, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    very pretty! I like the colors.

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  5. RoseApril 21, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Oh I'm so glad you got it finished in time to post for us to see!! Hope your vacation was fantastic ;-) this card turned out wonderful!! love the colors and the layout and of course the blooms.

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  6. AnnApril 21, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Donna, I am SO glad you made the time to play along with us this week! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love your blooms and butterfly! Great take on Laura's sketch, too. ;)

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  7. EnfysApril 21, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Your choice of papers and ribbon are inspired, just gorgeous
    hugs
    En xx

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  8. Dawn Gallop🐝April 21, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    WOW!! So pretty! You did awesome on the challenge!! Have a great night!
    Dawn

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  9. SmitaApril 21, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    This is so cute, Donna! Love the paper ( ;-) ) and the flowers and everything :-)


    Hugs,
    Smita.

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  10. Laura DavisApril 21, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Simply beautiful Donna! I adore your work! thanks for playing!
    Laura

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  11. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful Donna! I love the BG papers you used and you did a fabulous job with that sketch!

    (-: Heidi

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  12. poupettevalApril 22, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    so lovely !!!!!!!!!

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  13. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Donna, I think you did an outrageous job on the sketch! Love how you used the ribbon and the blooms look terrific with your paper!

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  14. Sandy from UkiahApril 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Donna, I think everything you try is going to come out looking FABULOUS... I love it

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  15. SandiApril 22, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Donna, it is beautiful. Sandi

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  16. ~Isabell~April 27, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    this is a very beautiful card, lovely colors

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Thanks for making my day!