May 19, 2010

WATERCOLOR TRIO SUMMER MINI SWAP

Happy Hump Day!! I have been stamping away getting ready for two workshops this weekend, my canvas class on Thursday and my downline meeting, which was last night!!! So much fun, but not a lot of blog time, LOL!  We had a great time at our meeting last night! I had asked all the gals to make a card that featured products from the Summer Mini for a Shoebox Swap and I was blown away by the talent!! I have a couple more gals that could not make it last night, but  are sending their cards so once I have them all, I will put a slideshow up so you can see how beautiful their cards are!! I thought I would share the card I made for the swap featuring the Watercolor Trio Set and the All A Flutter single butterfly stamp - ooh, I just love this stamp, such a pretty butterfly! I also used my Frost White Shimmerz on the Chocolate Chip Scalloped Square (cut it on my Big Shot) and the butterfly and I just love the sparkle!  I stamped on Naturals White and distressed the edges with my distressing tool, then sponged the edges using Sage Shadow, which I will greatly miss since it is being retired *sniff* - I just love how soft and pretty this color is!  I stamped the leaves in the same color, then added some flowers stamped in Soft Suede . The designer series paper is from the set called To the Nines and I love how thick and textured this paper is!! I added some Very Vanilla ribbon, stamped and sponged my sentiment with Soft Suede after punching it out using the Scalloped Oval Punch. The butterfly is stamped in Soft Suede as well, then colored in with my Stampin' Write markers, and spritzed with the Frost White Shimmerz - soooooo pretty and sparkly!! I am happy with how this card turned out and the girls loved it, which brought a smile to my face!!! It was fun to see all the different styles we have for stamping - so many gorgeous but totally different cards.  So, now I am off to finish prepping for my class tomorrow but first I am going to go and check out some of my fave blogs - yep, YOURS, LOL!!!! Thanks so much for stopping by, your comments are fabulous and I read them all!! I will be back tomorrow to share another card I made for the meeting last night - it is a fun one, so make sure you check back!!! Toodles!!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Naturals White card stock, To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper
Inks - Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede classic inks and Stampin' Write markers
Stamps - All a Flutter, Watercolor Trio
Accessories - Small Circle hole punch (for scallops), Very Vanilla narrow grosgrain ribbon, distressing tool, sponge, Frost White Shimmerz spray(alcohol mix)

21 comments:

Crystal said...

Alex GORGEOUS girl....I LOVE how you did that corner...this is one fabulous design!!!!

Dawn Easton said...

Alex, this is gorgeous my friend!!!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Ooooooh...that is so, so, so, so pretty!!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

This is just beautiful Alex! Love the color combo and those pretty flowers. Fab distressed look too! :)

mudmaven said...

Wonderful card! Love the soft colors. ~chris

Deb said...

fabulous card Alex, love the torn corner and butterfly detail, hugs debx

raindropecho said...

Aww this is beautiful, Alex. The way that you have that torn edge revealing the butterfly is so sweet. I love it!

- Ann

Diane said...

You are just busy as a bee!
Beautiful card,love the colors and the distressing!
Sounds like you had fun last night and will again this weekend!
What a tough life you have huh,lol!

Cindy Haffner said...

Alex this is GORGEOUS!!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

I really like the color combination on this one!! The distressing is fab, and I love the addition of the kraft! Very nice!!

jjcreations said...

What a wonderful creation, Alex. I love the folded corner with the butterfly.

Marisa said...

Gorgeous card, Alex! You can't go wrong with that colour combo and that set is calling my name LOUD and clear!! Nice touch with the torn corner and butterfly.

Basement Stamper said...

Love this card, these colors together are beautiful!!!

Dani said...

This is SO pretty! Wonderful job!

Beate said...

Oh my goodness, Alex. That is GORGEOUS! LOVE the shimmer, love the colors, love the holes in each scallop and LOVE that new set!
Hugs and smiles

Chris said...

very pretty!! love the flowers!

Jessie/knightrone said...

How BEAUTIFUL!!!

AMIT said...

How sweet it is.

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Maureen said...

ooooohhhhh....I LOVE this card....totally on my to CASE list!
((()))reen

Rose Ann said...

This is totally gorgeous, girl!! Love the papers/colors...pretty flowers, and butterfly!! Everything looks so beautiful, Alex!!

Latisha said...

Hello stranger :)
Jess has been gone alot this year, and I just don't have enough hours in the day anymore to blog hop. I am up with hives and a runny nose, so I am catching up.
Love love love this card!!!
hugs
Latisha