Finally managed to create a card in honour of my Punchie Pal Marie's reign as our Queen for the Day a few weeks ago (momof5sons).
When looking for a card to CASE, I just picked the one she sent me for my St. Patrick's Day Birthday off the shelf in my Rubber Room and set to work...
The dsp is a digital file from the My Digital Studio "Beyond the Garden" paper pack download by Stampin' Up. I printed it on brochure paper so it has a nice glossy finish. I stuck to Marie's layout fairly closely - used several punched layers and die-cuts (when honouring a Punchkateer that's essential). Ran the Pacific Point layer through the Cuttlebug using one of my Impressablities to give it texture; instead of twine through the buttons I cut a narrow strip of cardstock and wove it through; mimicked Marie's stitching by adding piercing around the sentiment; used a die-cut swirl instead of the twine bow in the top left. Some Stickles in the flower centre give it a bit of sparkle.
Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12844
Sat, Aug 06, 2011 @ 11:07 AM
Oooh, this is really pretty. I love your colors, the borders and flourishes. The BG floral paper is really cheery.
Thanks for all your kind comments on my cards. I have two more QFTD cards to do--Rox71 (no easy challenge there) and Gingerbeary. I'm working on Rox's now and have glue on my hands.
------------------------------ Lorie McMullen aka MelodyGal Fan Club Member
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Sun, Aug 07, 2011 @ 7:53 PM
Aw...way to honor your punchy pal! Love how you layer those borders my friend! Gorgeous!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: September 7, 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 33121
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 @ 10:33 AM
I love how you colored your floret! The colors are wonderful; that DSP is perfect! Love all that punchketeer punching and die cutting, too! I forget to put the punch times on my cards. I'll do better though!!
------------------------------ Happy Stamping! CarrollAnn
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