Sunday, May 23, 2010

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Pearls and Swirls



This week our challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Blog is to use pearls and swirls! Use a lot or just a little. The DT have done an amazing job on their projects this week, so please head on over to take a look. We also hope you'll create a card or project and join in the fun! Our sponsor is "Simon Says Stamp" and they are offering a $25 gift certificate!

Some of you may have seen this card over on the Magnolia-licious Blog. It was my entry for the May sketch, but since it was seen by a limited audience I decided to use it again for this challenge. As you know my style is very feminine and I love to use soft colors. Although I didn't use any of my beloved flowers on this card, I love the look the pearl flourish. I used in in place of the ribbon that was called for in the sketch. I didn't want to cover up Tilda's legs with ribbon.

Here is my card:



My card recipe:

DP - Magnolia-licious
Card stock - stash
Magnolia #231 Spellcaster Tilda
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Spica Pen - Gold
Diamond Stickles

Copics used:

Skin - E11, E00, E000, E0000
Cheeks - SU Pastels
Dress - BG0000, BG72, Y23
Socks - Y32, Y23, Y0000
Shoes - BG18, BG72, BG0000
Hair E35, Y32, Y21
Shadow W00, W1, W3
MS Punch - Lace Edge Border
Pearl Spray - Hobby Lobby
Pop Dots
Sewing Machine and thread

Here is a closer view of Spellcaster Tilda:



I love to finish the inside of my cards. It just doesn't seem complete at all until the inside is glammed up and made to match the outside. Here is a view of the inside of my card.



A closer view of Tilda on the inside:



Thanks so much for dropping by to see my latest creation for the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.



19 comments:

  1. Hi Barb...another stunning creation!! I love the colors you chose...and the layout, DPs, and embellies are perrrrrrfect!! Love, love, LOVE it!! Pat Frank (VA)

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  2. so sweet! Beautiful coloring and design!
    The pearls are a delightful touch...
    Pam Going Postal

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  3. Oh so cute and beautiful coloring. I love yellows and blues together and your selections are just so pretty. I haven't been able to make the sketch challenge into reality yet.

    Kerry

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  4. Beautiful card. The coloring is great. Love the pearl swirl on the cover.
    Hugs, Line

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  5. Barb!!! Excuse but I have to write in portuguese!!! Que cartão mais lindoooooooo!!!! I love it.
    Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
    Hugs
    Regina

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  6. Beautifully whisper perfect - that's how I have decided to describe your cards Barb - even without your signature flowers, this card has a wonderful softness. It's a beautiful card.
    Sandy

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  7. Barb, your cards are always so well done; I fear I cop out when it comes to the inside... your whole card is so beautiful!

    I need to take a page from your book and start thinking more about the insides.

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  8. Barb, beautiful design.. love your paper (matches your border) and the pearls design.. your coloring is devine... great sewing job also but your inside is just adorable.. Great job..
    HUgs, Jean

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  9. Inside is a sweet as the out! Love how you put the swirls! No flowers necessary, Tilda is beautiful. Terrific card Barb!

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  10. Everything about this easel card is WOW, Barb!!! I love it!
    Love and hugs ~
    Lori

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  11. Barb, your card is beautiful, I love this sweet Tilda, your colouring is wonderful and the pearls are perfect. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  12. This is so beautiful! I love this stamp Great coloring and those pearls are gorgeous, my favorite embellishments!

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  13. Wow, this is stunning! What beautiful coloring and I love the layout.
    Hugs, Christine

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  14. Barb,
    What a beautiful card! Your colouring is wonderful as always. Love your paper lace - rose paper and those wonderful pearls!!!
    Hugs, Candy

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  15. Very sweet card, Barb!! Love the colors and the swirl flourish! And your coloring is fab as always :o)
    Hugz, Irma

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  16. those pearls really give your card a elegant look great work.

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  17. Hi Barb!!!
    I´m here... again!!!! Thank you so much for such lovely comment you wrote on my blog. You know how much I love all your work!! Everything you do shows the talent you have!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!!
    Hugs
    Regina

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Hugs....Barb