This is actually for three challenges. First, the CCEE Stampers Challenge is to add an international flair to your card with language, image or embellishment. I used the CB Mandarin Screen EF and a punched out Chinese symbol for Good Luck. The queen for a day is mepylant. Melina's gallery isn't huge, but it's packed full of beautiful projects. I was inspired by her Patterned paper pieces card that she did for a Sketch Challenge. I punched the flowers instead of using dp and I changed the layout slightly. Finally, over at Totally Stampalicious, the challenge is all about flowers. Using the MS Hydrangea punches, I punched, sponged and embossed the blooms. I used the SU! Clear Circle Die for the big circle and 1-3/8" Circle Punch for the Chinese Symbol. The Chinese symbol was sent to me by Tater. She sent me several so I'll have some for future use. Thank you, Tate!!! Thanks for taking a peek!!!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75012
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 @ 1:29 PM
Gorgeous! Your flowers are beautiful and all the details wonderful.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 @ 2:35 PM
Well Caroll, this is just stunning! Love your red/white/black combo. Fabulous card top to bottom! TFS :0)
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 @ 3:36 PM
This card in RED is just gorgeous!! Thanks for joining us in the CCEE with your beautifully inspired Asian card!
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Fri, Mar 16, 2012 @ 6:39 PM
Wow Carroll...I love this, its so elegant with the Chinese EF, and Quote, love the rich colours, the cherry Lynn flourish, and your awesome flowers!! hugs
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 @ 7:15 PM
oh my, Carroll Ann... this is absolutely beautiful.. Love the Asian theme... textures, colours, pretty flowers and flourishes... wonderful work of art. Great job combining all those challenges. A lovely card to honour Queen Melina...tfs
Hugs..Pat
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 @ 9:08 PM
Nothing prettier than an Oriental looking card in bold red, white and black!! Love that embossed BG with the black circle and then a repeat of the red for the vine and popped with the white flowers - this is AWESOME! hugs
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