Now, I already typed up my post for today's challenge and then was all done and ***PFTTT***!! That means it went away and NEVER came back!!! LOL!!! Needless to say, there was some irritation on my part but lucky you, I will make this short because I'm tired of typing!!! LOLOLOL!!! Here is today's sketch ~
If you would like to play along with us, please use keyword JBE059 when uploading to SCS or leave us a link to your creation HERE on the Jbelle blog!!!
Here is my card ~
The base of this card is Chocolate Chip CS with a mat of DP from Basic Grey's Wisteria Collection which I punched using THIS Martha Stewart border punch. I added a small strip of Whisper White along the bottom of the DP and THESE Basic Grey rhinestones on the scallop.
For the image piece, I used 2 different size of square Nestabilities dies and embossed the squares, not cut. I left the smaller square in place and used post it notes to hold it in place & mask around the outside of the square so when I stamped, the ink didn't get on the paper. Before I stamped the Inkadinkado branch inside the square using Chocolate Chip ink, I punched a few small butterflies and adhered them inside the square so they would act as a mask. I then sponged inside the square using Creamy Caramel ink and then Chocolate Chip ink. I then adhered 1 white butterfly and rhinestone on a branch. I then matted this on Chocolate Chip CS and then added a Pewter label holder from We R Memory Keepers with the sentiment from Verve's Artful Elegance. The final step was to add some Natural Hemp!
Here is a closer look at the image piece ~
Be sure to check out what the girls have done with the sketch!
I'll be back tomorrow with a Verve Sneak Peek and hope to "see" you here! Have a nice day!
~Lynda
WOW...love your technique Lynda :) This is so beautiful! I normally do the "cutesy" style, but I could get into this. I totally want to try it now, lol. Thanks for your inspiration. ☺
Hugs,
Kristine
Posted by: Kristine | June 23, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Oooooo how elegant and clean! Love the way you've masked the center to create the image focal point. This is a lovely card!
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | June 23, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Stunning Lyn!!! I Luff everything!!!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | June 23, 2009 at 09:13 PM
What an elegant card! Love it. Love the embossing and masking!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | June 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Great card, I love it! Wonderful colours!
Simone
Posted by: Simone | June 24, 2009 at 04:31 PM
just catching up and absolutely love this, wow! I'll have to try embossing the nesties like that, fabulous! tfs :)
Posted by: bluemoon | July 26, 2009 at 04:25 PM