Monday, February 22, 2010

Three Days ...

... that's how long it took me to make this card!! Sheesh!! I initially started this card last Wednesday for the sketch challenge over on SCS (SC268). Started it, then ran out of time 'cause I had to go to work (dang!). I looked at the technique challenge (TLC258) on Thursday to see if perhaps I could incorporate IT into the card I had in my mind for the sketch challenge (I had the rose mostly done at this point). The technique challenge was to incorporate ORANGE into our creations. ORANGE??!!?? What??? I already had a rose that was Ruby Red, Riding Hood Red and Pretty in Pink ... hmmm .... so I started sponging a bit of orange onto it ... had a CRAZY day Thursday with NO time, so I didn't get it done that day, either!!

Friday ... the limited supplies challenge (LSC260) was to add some ribbon and use a border punch to your card. Okay, THAT I could handle, but then I was back to the sketch challenge and trying to figure out HOW I was gonna incorporate all of the stuff from the other two challenges AND make it work with the sketch ... hmmmm ... I FINALLY was able to complete this baby. Wasn't too sure about the orange, but at least I got 'er done!!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Tiny Tags
Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Ruby Red, Riding Hood Red, White
Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions folder, white taffeta ribbon, half pearl, 1/2" circle punch, scallop trim border punch, dimensionals

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the orange! You made it work so well. Now I want to do the rose... Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. Alene

Holly said...

Wow very pretty!

Alex said...

Well, it was worth the wait, it turned out gorgeous Wendy, I love the colors! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Debbie Henderson said...

Beautiful card! It was worth the 3 days you spent on it.

Kristy said...

Gorgeous Card. The orange goes really well with the different pinks and reds. The black card base is perfect. TFS

KOstvig said...

Wowza..this is gorgeous

Pam said...

You got 'er done and she sure is pertty!!! Just got this stamp set...
almost every stamp set I own is floral...and I'm not "girly" or old!
But I finally succumbed to this set and now you made me so happy that I did!! You make me soooooooooooo happy!!!

TN Granny said...

Wendy,
Sounds like you need a get away!
Girl your to hard on yourself you cards are always wonderful.
God Bless,
Jeanine

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

You did a wonderful creation with working in the orange. It is so pretty. Amazing how a Challenge can strech our Creativity and Patience.