For my card I am using Flourishes Nasturtiums and Falling Leaves stamp sets. I decided to make a round card. I used my CM cutting tool to cut out a 4.5 circle. I can hardly wait to get my hands on some of the Spellbinder's Grands! Anyway, I used two patterns of some Basic Grey kraft collection. I divided the circle with some black braid trimming. I used a sizzix shape for the main sentiment and a punch for the second sentiment. I shadow stamped the main sentiment first with black ink then with hot pink. I added a decorative pearl flourish to the main sentiment. I also created a trifold back for it to be a free standing circle card! I lightly sponged the edges of both sentiments and the kraft cardstock with Memento sand ink. This card is for the following challenges: 
BasicGrey Challenge: Week #26 BasicGrey and Pearls The Shabby Tea Rooms Week #23 Inspiration Challenge (Both cards apply- picture at left)
This card is for today's SCS Color Combo Challenge(CC284)! Always Cherry Pink! Check out the the link to find out about the dessert option! This card is also using the Midnight Madness Sketch (MMSC67)! Fabulous sketch! For this card I am using Flourishes Dove and Holly stamp set. I am also using Champagne net ribbon with gold wire bow and curly ques. If you have not tried this net ribbon before you really should check it out! Amazing stuff!As always thanks so much for stopping by! I do apologize for the long post, but it is the first cards I have posted to my blog in a week!
Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created with the sketch!
Betty - WOW! Awesome couple of cards! You were busy!! Beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteTwo absolute GORGEOUS cards Betty!!! L.o.v.e how you used the FTTC colors....so fun and elegant!!! Your CC card is perfect too...the colors sound delicious...I still haven't used the Cherry Cobbler..I better get crackin' and play along!!! Hugs ~S~
ReplyDeleteOh Betty, your creations are just beautiful, I really love the image you have used on the MMSC card. Wonderful coloring and great color combo. Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness sketch challenge this week.
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Betty both so BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous, Betty! I love all the pearls and roses on the first and the ribbon on the second one is just terrific.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Betty! Love how you used all of those little flowers. I have several packs and I have a hard time figuring out how to use them!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Betty.. Love the image and the colors, the details of the bow & ribbon is just fabulous
ReplyDeleteHi Betty! Both cards are just fantastic! I love the tiny flowers...the colors...the image on the 2nd card was carefully colored...the garland/ribbon on the second card makes me want to go to Hobby Lobby and get some :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon:)
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Betty this is spectacular. Wow, what an awesome color combination-and one that I just adore for Christmas cards!!! Your image is magnificent. Your attention to detail is phenomenal. Great job with the sketch. Thank you so much for playing along with us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
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Hi Betty!! Wow all your cards are fabulous!! You are a stamping machine. I really like the FTTC card, I have never been able to use a sentiment as a focal point you make it look so easy!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your circle card! The roses look so good in that color scheme against a kraft background! Thanks so much for playing with us in the Tea Room!
ReplyDeleteHi there, sweet Betty!! I'm SO glad you have some cards for me to drool over this morning! I always love your creations. Love, love, love the circle card with the free standing backing to it. That is just genius. You did an outstanding job with that color combo and the sketch. Love the sentiment, the flowers, and the pearls.
ReplyDeleteStunning holiday card, too! That bird image is fabulous, and I adore the fancy edging, the net trim and the sentiment at the top.
thanks so much for playing along with us again at TSTR.
WOW Betty absolutely GREAT creations...!!! Your work is always so beautiful and inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteLook at this one flying in those challenges like nothin'. WOW Betty, sur love the bright colours on your firsth circle card and the divine sketch.
ReplyDeleteThen with the MMSC you did wonders again...I also love the dove image and all the pretty embellies. Great lace that reminds me of mesh a little but in such a feminine fashion. I love to see your cards, they talk about you sooo much!
Both cards are so gorgeous, Betty! I love the circle shape card with the embellishments you used for the first card. The tea roses are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and coloring on the second card. I love the gold details with the color combo!
Betty, I always know I'll be in for a treat when I see your creations. Both cards are awesome and the one you did for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge couldn't be more beautiful. Your attention to using exquisite details always make your cards stand out. I love that as exquisite as your details are, they don't take away from the beautiful image focal point!!
ReplyDeleteThanks SO MUCH for joining the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week and I hope you can share you talent with us again next week!!
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pam
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Oooooh, look at all this! Those little roses are so pretty, Betty! Sweet as can be and cool construction. The doves are really wonderful. I've got a dove card sitting right here in front of me, just waiting its turn to be posted. Darn, it's just missing the pink! Love that color combo!
ReplyDeleteBetty, these are both wonderfully creatively crafted cards... I think they are both eye candy plus... AWESOME... Love the sunflowers down below also... they are so pretty... I am going to have to look into this procedure... love the look of it... great idea... thanks so much for sharing all you do...
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These are both so gorgeous, Betty! I love the roses and bling you added to the first one, and the doves and trim you added to the second are so beautiful! Fab work as always, woman!
ReplyDeleteBetty these cards are just gorgeous! You certainly hit a homerun with the color challenge and the sketch! How clever to do a free standing circle card - I have never seen one like this before! Thanks so much for joining us this week at TSTR! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Betty - this is gorgeous! I love that image and that adorable net ribbon! Your details are always eye catching - I am loving this! Thanks for being part of the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week, we love to see you.....and hope to see you next week! {{{hugs}}}
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These cards are both so beautiful Betty, it's hard to decide which one I like best... no I can't do it lol :)
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Tracey
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Both cards are gorgeous, Betty! You know I struggled with our colors this week and as much as I love flowers, it never occurred to me to bring in the color with flowers! Duh!!
ReplyDeletePretty little roses and love the swirled pearls! Thanks for sharing your card with us this week in the Tea Room and at Fussy and Fancy too :)
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful cards you made! The first is so clever how you made the easel card with the buttons. I love the colors on both pieces! How fun to visit your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe circle card is fabulous! I love the way you used the buttons on the back!
ReplyDeleteThe Holiday card is absolutely beautiful! All your attention to detail from the punched edges to the embellishments is just amazing! Love it!
Oh great cards. Thanks for joining the Fussy and Fancy girls. Stop back and play again soon!
ReplyDeleteI love the circle card,It's the first time I've seen a card like this,very pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Betty, this is so pretty! I love christmas cards. great take on the sketch and that ribbon is fab. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Midnight Madness. hope to see you again next week!
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