Okay, can I just say that to say I struggled with this challenge is the understatement of the entire year of 2010, and 2009, and 2008, and 2007, and so on. HOLY CANOLLI I am FREAKIN EXHAUSTED!!! I have been working on this ONE CARD since the challenge came up EARLY......and it has evolved, from ugly, to uglier, to BUTT UGLY, and now, finally, to I am happy with it almost, either that or I am just so tired I don't CARE ANYMORE. For laughs, I am going to link this to one of the monsters I created before this one. YOu will all know that I am not exaggerating it was the ugliest card i have ever MADE!!!! HERE is the picture I took, hoping it would be one of those cards that looked better in the pic then it did in real life, but alas, I could not decide which way it looked uglier. Here is the one I am speaking of. Sorry guys, I TRIED to link it but remember, I am also computer and technology challenged,,,,,so I cannot show you my monster card you will just have to take my word for it. ;)
Thank Goodness I did not give up because that would have been one UGLY addition to my gallery. Here is why I was so BENT ON MAKING A CARD TONITE. Vicki, Mary, and Joanne, as well as Betty are DEAR SCS friends, and I SO wanted to play in the color challenge for which they are designers.... but fell asleep early last night...so decided and contemplated all day long combining these challenges. I have come to the conclusion that though I love blushing bride and I love baja breeze, for me, I am nevah, evah, evah, evah try to combine them again. I cannot make something pretty with them. Although in the past I think I have, - it's just tonite - nothing worked for me. Look at that linked card(NOT!! I AM SO LAME) and tell me it's not ugly. LOL......it is SO UGLY. Bwahahahaha.....anyway- this one is not so shabby. Hope you like it, and Mary, Vicky, Joanne and Betty, I love you guys!! This one's dedicated to you guys!! I worked hard to play in the challenge that you four ROCKED!!!! The end of my long and sad story. Bwahhahahahahaaa..
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 GMT Views: 4077
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Registered: February 9, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 1562
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 7:41 AM
Well...contrary to what you say...you card is breathtakingly gorgeous. I love all your cards.
I'm so glad to hear that others have problems too when it comes to challenges. I, like you, had trouble with the color challenge and I wasn't terrifically happy with my card but I posted it anyway.
So glad you went ahead with yours. I never find a problem with any of your cards. You are such an inspiration!
Registered: September 11, 2008 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 26874
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 7:47 AM
LOL - You make an ugly card? I DON'T THINK SO! Nope, I NEED to see it to believe it and since you are so computer challenged [excuses excuses) I think you are faking us out... This uploaded beauty is just that a beauty! Love the lace ribbon~~ I was very challenged with the colors this week too. Your efforts are appreciated!! (big smile)
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54471
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 7:55 AM
Karen, you could never ever make an ugly card. I think this one is really pretty. Love the main flower against the blue, it stands out so beautifully. That little tag accent with the antique brad is a lovely touch!
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Beautiful card! I love the elegantly framed, simple blossom and embossing! The gathered lace is a wonderful accent! I'm so glad you kept on stamping--sometimes I'm sure we're all ready to toss it in the garbage! Your card proves that it's worth it to keep trying!