Saturday, January 18, 2014

Grateful (Card Concept #1, SSS..Anything Goes)

I recently won a giveaway from Pretty Pink Posh.  The wonderful Paulina (who is as good and sweet and genuine as it comes) recently opened an Etsy shop full of fabulous embellishments.  My package arrived yesterday, and I opened it immediately.  After getting over my shock of how generous Paulina was and feeling downright giddy with excitement, I did something very uncharacteristic of me...I took out some sequins and immediately went to work adding it to a project I was working on.  For some odd reason when I get new things I typically have a hard time using them right away...I have to think first...but not this time.  I was seriously so excited that I could.not.wait.  This is the card I added my sequins to...
The inspiration for this card came from the brand spankin' new Card Concept Challenge.  I hesitated playing along with this challenge because I feel like I am still discovering/developing my style of card making, but then the fear that was holding me back made me realize that is exactly why I should be playing along with this new challenge.  I'm not sure (eesh...this brings back test-taking nightmares), but I'm guessing that my card falls in the clean and layered category.    I'm also entering this into the Simon Says Monday Challenge: Anything Goes.
Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you'll stick around a bit. I'm sort of in the middle of a posting marathon and have a few more cards to share today.  Ideally I would space my posts out a bit, but I've had some of these cards for several days and I figured I better post them while I have the time...especially because challenge deadlines are coming quick!
Supplies
Stamps: WPlus9 (Fresh Cut Florals), PTI (Birds & Blooms 2013 Anniversary Set)
Ink: PTI (Dark Chocolate)
Paper: My Mind's Eye (Lost and Found Two), PTI (Stamper's Select White)
Other: Pretty Pink Posh (flat marshmallow sequins), twine
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27 comments:

  1. My Paper EpiphanyJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Stunning!

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  2. MichelleJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Oh my goodnes...this has really stolen my heart, Lindsey! Love the bouquet and twine!!! Stunning!

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  3. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Lindsey I am so glad that you played along with us. Your card is so gorgeous, I love your colours. By playing along with us you have the opportunity to try different styles as you determine which style works best for you (hint: the one that makes you happy!). Thank you so much for joining us for the first challenge at The Card Concept!

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  4. Michelle January 18, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Lindsey, this is beautiful! The floral cluster is a great focal point. Thank you for sharing your card with us for the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge. ~Michelle

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  5. NancyJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Well...I enjoyed reading your little bio...Great excuse to craft more...whatever motivates you! Your card is really lovely! Very clean and elegant!

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  6. MarybethJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    My new FAVORITE of yours! This looks like another winner to me. Your style is FABULOUS !! I love every detail on this card your flowers and the way you did the twine ...can you tell I love this card:)

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  7. Anita in FranceJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Congratulations of winning a giveaway, Lindsay ... part of which you've put to brilliant use on this lovely card ... the bouquet is so pretty and I love the twine! Anita :)

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  8. ~amy~January 19, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    over-the-top-gorgeous

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  9. Chriss BlagraveJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Lovely! That twine is super beautiful!

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  10. donna mikasaJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    So pretty, Lindsey! I love that "Grateful" font--so elegant!

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  11. ColleenJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Love this card, Lindsey... great way to use those colors!! Love those flowers too!!

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  12. karen hJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love the twine behind the bouquet!

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  13. Cindy LovellJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Fabulous card,Lindsey!! I love how you layerd the pretty flowers with the twine!!
    Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Card Concept!!

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  14. Narelle FarrugiaJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Wow - you've used the challenge colours to perfection! Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept!

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  15. Lorraine MarasiganJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    This is very sweet and beautiful.

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  16. Teresa KlineJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    stunning....so glad you played along with the first Card Concept challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  17. UnknownJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Simply stunning card Lindsey. Your cluster of flowers with the twine bow is so pretty.. Thanks for joining us this week at The Card Concept.

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  18. PaulinaJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Oh my goodness, this just might be one of my favorites from you. (Because let's be honest, I could never pick just one!) Everything about this card is absolutely perfect!

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  19. DarnellJanuary 22, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Congratulations on the win at The Card Concept for this elegant and stunning card, Lindsey!! Hugs, Darnell

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  20. UnknownJanuary 22, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    OMG! This is my new favorite of your designs! Flawless...that's all there is to say!

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  21. MarybethJanuary 23, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Congrats on your ...win again! You are on a roll so glad to see your beautiful cards winning .. Lindsey! Here's a big hug!

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  22. ColleenFebruary 23, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    So elegant and classy! I love everything about this beauty.

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  23. Clay and AmyApril 30, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Could you share the info on the "grateful" stamp? I've been looking for one like that for a long time! This is a beautiful card.

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    1. LindseyApril 30, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      The "grateful" stamp is part of Papertrey's Birds and Blooms 2013 Anniversary Set. I just selectively inked the "grateful" part. Unfortunately, it's not available on their site anymore; however, you may try going to Papertrey's Forum. There is a tab on the main site that will take you there. Once you are in the forum, there is a for sale/trade tab where people can sell or request to purchase stamp sets from other stampers and you might be able to purchase one there.

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    2. Clay and AmyMay 1, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      Thanks, I'll keep on looking! :-)

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    3. Clay and AmyMay 1, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      Thanks, I'll keep looking! :-)

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    4. LindseyMay 11, 2014 at 2:05 AM

      Hi! I just wanted to let you know that when I was browsing PTI's website I noticed that their Basket of Blessings stamp set has a pretty similar script font and the size seems similar as well. You may want to check it out. I'm thinking I may want to get this set myself. :)

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