These Polka Dot Flowers are adorable and are part of the Layers of Colors: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
the set is, Polka Dot Love...when I first started this card I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, but just kept going and adjusting along the way - I am very happy with the end result. The flowers have been sprayed with Tattered Angels Shimmer Mist in Tattered Leather and Vintage Pink, I love the soft and subtle shimmer that it gives, rather than a glaring shine, especially for this look!
The window box is made with embossed card, using the Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder and inked with Tim Holtz Distressing ink - Tattered Leather! Crotchet lace has been added to the rim of the planter and a ladybug embellishment added, along with a little shovel in the window box. This was all then layered onto embossed CS which has also been inked, the Stylised Flowers Embossing Folder which I have distressed.
I wasn't too thrilled with the way it was looking until I added the distressed layer of pink behind the main layer - it just brought it all together (phew!) Isn't it amazing how that can happen!!
This card is for the following challenges:
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday: http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/
where Liz Williams is the Guest Hostess and has chosen pearls....anything along the pearl theme - I think these adorable pearl buttons count me in there! Thanks Liz!
2RB which is an inspiration Sketch: http://2redbananas.blogspot.com/
I was inspired by the gorgeous colours - so thank you ladies!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Tue, Aug 25, 2009 @ 6:25 PM
Simply gorgeous! I love the distressing, lady bug and beautiful flowers and bg. Stunning sistah! LYMI
------------------------------ 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 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @ 1:58 AM
So very clever how you crafted the flower pot using that CB folder. Your use of those little charms to embellish this is perfect. Not too much, just right. Love the shabby vintage look of this one! Great job.
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @ 10:05 AM
Wow, Linda this is beautiful!! I love your window box, it's so creative, and the flowers are gorgeous with the pearl button centers!! The pink mat layer really makes all the colors pop!! Thanks for sharing this lovely card with us!!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @ 5:43 PM
Outstanding job here Linda!! I LOVE that ladybuy - oh, yes, I do!!! I know what you mean - a card will start off and go nowhere and then, all of a sudden, you add something and it comes to LIFE!! Yours certainly did!! I'm in love with your widow box Linda. How great is that!!! Whew, great work my friend!!! TFS!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44