Karen aka redbugdriver was named Queen for the Day. Yea, Karen! I was really familiar with her cards and went searching for just the right one. Here is the card I cased: FS187 ~ Merci to Asian by Redbugdriver at Splitcoaststampers I moved your butterfly up a bit and changed it to a ribbon and button, and added the sentiment above. Then, I used a punch at the bottom of my image. You know me, Karen, I have to do things my way...just a bit. LOL You have a wonderful gallery of choices and I'm so happy to see you reign this week as royalty. Too bad Pamzi is under the weather...or maybe that is a good thing for you. Bbbwwwwwaaa
Stamps: Serendipity large geranium, Flourishes Seeds of Friendship (sentiment)
Paper: SU Always Artichoke, PTI white cardstock, We R Memory Keepers dp-Family Keepsake
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: EK Sucess double embossed punch, piercer, ribbon from LSS, SU spiral punch, copics, Martha Stewart calling cards cut in half, MS quilted border punch, button from Jo-Ann Stores
Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 9413
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 @ 12:13 PM
Benzi - this creation is jaw-dropping gorgeous! Not only is that image awesome, so too is the way you've colored and showcased it. That and all the other beautiful detailing make this one beyond SPECTACULAR!!! What a treat for Bugzi :-)!!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 @ 6:11 PM
Gasp......Ba-Ba-Ba-Benzi.....this is breathtaking!!! Yowza! Your coloring of this image is absolutely magnificent!!!! I am in awe of your talent, GF! Love this card...into my favs!
------------------------------ 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.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 @ 6:25 PM
Benzalina~ this is so delish, I could take a bite! Oh my word- you have wrapped up so much "pretty" in one place! Every inch, girl...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 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 @ 6:43 PM
Holy Moly, girl, how fabulous is! That floral image is spectacular with your coloring! What a great card and great way to honor Karen. Just beautiful, Benzi.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @ 4:02 PM
Brenda, this is just GORGEOUS!! I love your coloring on the image, pretty papers and embellishments!! Beautifully done!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @ 10:30 PM
Well, first of all, I'm happy to see punching on your card. Either your neighbour is being very understanding and lending you her newly purchased punches, or you've hung onto a few! What a pretty card Benzi - makes me believe spring may come! Love that gorgeous button!
------------------------------ Heather ...... My Gallery You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson Founding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps."
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 @ 8:48 PM
Ohhh a gorgeous geranium......... Now I'll be honest, Benzi. This is a lovely card - but I profess and honest dislike of geraniums....... I'm not sure why . They grow in full sun here -and we have lot of full sun in the summer. Perhaps that makes me tire of them. Also -just so you know - IRL - red gernainiums are simply the worst! Give me purple, or pink - just not red. But as a card - this is gorgeous!