Vicky Gould, that is! Vicky is one of those SCSers whose friendship spreads to many and you just know that it's sincere. She was chosen as the Featured Stamper a couple weeks ago when I was on vacation. I really wanted to honor her on her special day by casing one of her beautiful cards. I chose her gorgeous Anne Frank card because I loved the sentiment and beautiful designer paper she used.
Things I changed:
1. stamp sets
2. colors
3. flower embellishment treatment
4. added scalloped border
5. used eyelets instead of gems
I had to make my own designer paper since I didn't have any with the colors I wanted to use today. I used a mixture of Polkadots & Paisley and Itty Bitty Backgrounds to create the designer paper.
The beautiful, delicate prima was sent to me by my friend, JoJot. It is a sheer material outlined by what I would describe as white embossing. The package Jo sent is in a variety of pretty colors, and I just love them! Thanks, JoJo!!
This card also uses a card-back stamp, as Beestamper from my Doubledog Dare group calls them, for the center Boho Blossom bloom. Bev challenged our group to use a card-back stamp on the front of our card.
TFL!
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009 GMT Views: 952
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44921
Sun, Feb 08, 2009 @ 10:50 AM
WOW, girl, this is just beautiful!!!!! This blue is heavenly! I love your own designer bg.....perfect! I love the sentiment too! Incredible card, GF!!!!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: June 21, 2006 Location: Still getting giddy over paper and ink in Colorful Colorado! Posts: 14180
Sun, Feb 08, 2009 @ 12:42 PM
There you go making your own background paper, this is a stand-out in those bright colors too!! That sentiment is so fitting for Vicky...love your creation today Charlene!! Wonderful prima too...never seen those before!
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Sun, Feb 08, 2009 @ 1:25 PM
OMG.....the colors on this just jump out of the gallery and sing.....SPRING!!!! We are actually a bit warm around here today, so maybe spring is just around the corner (we wish at least).....this is just gorgeous, Bertie.....it gave me a big springy smile....thanks
Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Sun, Feb 08, 2009 @ 4:06 PM
What a beauty, Charlene - I am so honored that you took time to do a card for my oh-so-special day! I love it - love the flower Joanne sent you too - she's a sweetie - just like you!
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Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Sun, Feb 08, 2009 @ 8:36 PM
WOW, girl, way to combine the challenges...your design is awesome!!! What pretty designer paper you designed...you should go into the designer paper business....and I love the beautiful sentiment!!! I love how you added the card back stamp, too...I had to look twice because I didn't notice it the first time I looked. Beautifully done, Charlene!!!
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Mon, Feb 09, 2009 @ 5:49 PM
Beautiful card! How nice that you backed-up and did Vicky's challenge...she will be thrilled you participated! This is so so pretty. Love the vivid blue and the verse, the verse is awesome!
Registered: July 27, 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 13067
Mon, Feb 09, 2009 @ 10:36 PM
Beautifully done Charlene!! This is amazing, the DP you created is so pretty, and I love the scalloped border along the top of the bottom panel, so creative!! What a wonderful card to honor Vicky! That little prima is lovely, what a great RAK from jojot! It fits perfectly into this card. Great job combining the challenges GF!!