Flourishes Timeless Tuesday ChallengeFTTC102 and BLOG CANDY!

Hello everyone! I went back to work today after the FLU! Everyone looked at me like I was contagious! I hope noone gets sick or I will be blamed. It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC102)! Cindy Haffner is the host this week! She is challenging us to use some hardware. I am using Flourishes Lace Hearts stamp set. For my hardware, I am using a BasicGrey decorative brad that I have inserted into a button. I generally can wrap the prongs around on the back. Sort of like the prongs are hugging the button. I love this look because it takes some much neglected brads and gives them a new look. Also, I think it makes the button look a bit dressier or more vintage! I have been using this look quite a bit lately. I have lots of brads and buttons! Here are a couple of links (sunflower card, quote card) showing this button/brad combo if you are interested. I am using the sketch from Card Patterns 99. Naturally, I had to turn mine upsidedown. I am also using the colors from SCS Color Combo Challenge(CC307)!

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Check out the other Flourishes blog team members and see what they created with hardware!

Cindy Dee Silke Maki, and Tammy!

Here is the deal about my blog candy! I have a Flourishes Cherry Blossoms stamp set up for grabs to one lucky random commenter! Woohoo! I love this set. Leave me some lovin'. You have until Friday midnight EST to comment to be eligible for the set! I will post the winner on Sunday with my Stamptacular Sunday Challenge post.

Here are a few more blog challenges I played along with!
The Crafty Pad: Girly
Paper Sundaes: Distressing(ink mostly)
Gem of a Challenge: Ribbon and Lace
Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge: Ribbon and Heart!
Phindy's Friday: Valentine for a Loved One!
Totally Papercrafts Challenge: Add a Heart! I added a bunch, really!
Wild Orchid: Sentimental!
365 Cards: LOVE
365 Cards: Heart

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Flourishes Lace Heart
Paper: Flourishes classic Ivory, SU soft suede, elegant eggplant, riding hood red cs and dp
Ink: memento rhubarb, tuxedo black, PTI camomille
Accessories: distressed wrinkled ribbon, button, Basicgrey brad, pearl flourish, spellbinders, cb ef, MS border punch, foam dots, dimensionals, glue dots, sponges, Ranger glossy accents

44 comments

Cindy HaffnerJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:14 AM
BEAUTIFUL Betty, just STUNNING!
MarisaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:31 AM
I never tire of that heart image. Lovely card and accents.
BeckyJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:37 AM
This is stunning Betty! That heart looks like there is light behind it.
Did you say blog candy? :) I love the cherry bloom set, it is gorgeous.
anja curversJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Wow great card thank's for playing at cardpatterns.
SueJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:52 AM
Hi ya
wow a gorgeous card, beautiful design, luv all the embelies,thank you for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week, hope to see you next time, sue,x
debby4000January 25, 2011 at 6:56 AM
WOW this is fabulous.
luv
Debby
Theresa's StudioJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:38 AM
What a lovely card...love the heart and the button with brad embellishment. Great use of the sketch. Would love to win the Cherry Blossom Stamp. Thanks for a chance to win.
UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:50 AM
What a fabulous card! I love the rich red heart and the ribbon with treatment...very clever to use the decorative brad! Beautiful detail and design as always!
CrystalJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM
WOOOWEE Betty this is STUNNING!!!!! LOVE the layers on this and that Heart and pearls..WOW GORGEOUSNESS!!!
Liz WilliamsJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Gorgeous!
Silke LedlowJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Betty, I like how you flipped the Sektch! Awesome design and you know I like all the bling :)!!! Happy to hear you are feeling better too...hugs ~S~
AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Rhonda H said,,.,A very romantic card! Would love to win the cherry blossom stamp. Is it good to color in? I love to color with my Copics! THanks!
Sylvia/LittleTreasuresJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Very beautiful. Love the Red Heart and all your layers.
JulieJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Betty, this is just beautiful! I love the flower and flourishes!
terriavidreader (IN-USA)January 25, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Well, first that's a beautiful valentine card! And thanks for the chance at some blog candy too!
Michelle Joy WeckslerJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I love all that is going on on this card!!!! All of the layers and textures and embellies - just gorgeous!!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy and thank for the inspiration!!!!
TanyaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Beautiful, but your cards always are. Thank you so much for the chance, the Cherry Blossom set is gorgeous. :)
jdmommy - Anne HarmonJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM
What a fab sketch to use to make this card even more beautiful and elegant!
whoistracyJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Beautiful! So many layers and different elements here. Wow! So glad you could join us on Card Patterns.
TammyJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM
This is such an amazing card!! LOVE it!

Thank you for playing along with us this week at Phindy's Place and hope to see you again!! :)
FionaJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM
this is lovely....cool heart. Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Fi
AngelJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM
What a fancy schmancy card! Love ALL of the details!
AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:33 PM
Glad to hear that you're feeling better and had some great mojo to share with us. Lovely heart!! It looks like it's illuminated. Lots of fabulous details.
Beth Greco
Sabrina JacksonJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Oh my goodness, Betty, girl, this is such a beautiful card!!! I love that bold heart and your trademark ribbon treatment!! This BEAUTY needs a frame!! Hugs, Sabrina
Karen WJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:43 AM
Totally gorgeous, I love all the bling!
Dee JacksonJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:51 AM
I love this Betty!! I forgot all about that heart stamp. Love all the added details!!
Julia AstonJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Your heart is SO pretty in that deep red Betty! and I love the pearls and flowers over it!
Jodi CollinsJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Hello my friend! Sorry I haven't been around in so long!! This whole full time job/two kids thing is seriously cramping my online time! LOL! This card is GORGEOUS!! LOVE all the pearls!
Tammy HershbergerJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:25 PM
What a great way to make a plain ol' button look FABULOUS! Beautiful design, Betty! I love the seam binding bow and all the pearly-swirlies, too!
JustineJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM
This is beautiful Betty and I love your take on the Card Patterns Sketch
Francie G.January 27, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Fabulous elegance, Betty! Amazing details! Beautiful!
connieJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM
beautiful card! love the border punch and all the details.
JoeyJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Hi

love love this card, gorgeous detail, thanks for joining us at tpc

Joey x
UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Wonderful Valentine card, but I really love your Simple Pleasures! card... truly beautiful.
Leslie MillerJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:48 AM
Oooooh, ahhhhhh, look at that rich, gorgeous, glowing red heart! Love that sweet little heart border, too. Splendid, Betty!
Glennis FJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:06 AM
What an outstanding card - the colours pops right out.
Thanks for the chance to win the gorgeous stamp set
MandyJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Wonderful card,love it...Thanks for joining in with us at A Gem of a Challenge....
Mandy x
AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Very beautiful, fancy, card!

Joan
MN
~amy~January 29, 2011 at 9:13 AM
gorgeous work! Thanks for joining us at Card Patterns!
Bonnie GarbyJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Simply gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.
Gloria StengelJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Very pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Sundaes this week!
Mona PendletonFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:46 AM
Oh my Betty! What a STUNNING card! Love all the layers and fancy heart border!
Cindy HaffnerFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Betty I ADORE those pearls, FABULOUS!!
Angella D. CrockettFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Gorgeous as usual, Betty!!! So many yummy details!! Love it!!! Blessings, Angie