Sometimes my mind runs wild with a single challenge. Other times my mind starts to blend challenge after challenge together. This is one of those times. I started out with a single purpose: I wanted to send a dear blog friend a thank you card. She mentioned she particularly liked a card I made a little while back, so I created this one as the more easily mail-able cousin to my previous card. I combined ideas from the following four challenges to create this card:
My color scheme came via the current Color Throwdown challenge, which was really similar to WPlus9's Monday Mood Board inspiration photo, but I loved the addition of the soft blue. And it reminded me of my friend...perfect. The string was inspired by the Simon Says Challenge to use string, but also the MMB photo. See those pearls? I translated that on my card with string and sequins (think of a broken necklace...lots of mine ended up that way with a baby who loved getting into my jewelry :) ). The scripty sentiment was inspired by the "hello" in the MMB. It's from a set I won from the fabulous Donna Mikasa a few months ago (thanks again, Donna!), and although I've really enjoyed using this set, I think this might be the first card I've shared here...sad. And last, but certainly not least, the MMB inspired Fresh Cut Florals images are layered and extend beyond the edge for CAS-ual Fridays Over the Edge Challenge. And there you have it! :) So happy you stopped by today!
Supplies
Stamps: Fresh Cut Florals (WPlus9), Everyday Expressions (Fresh Squeezed Stamps)
Paper: dots (MME Lost & Found Two), white (Michael's)
Ink: Berry Sorbet, Fresh Linen, Kraft, Ocean Tides (PTI); Baja Breeze, Real Red, Regal Rose, Soft Sky (SU!)
Other: white twine, flat marshmallow sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Stitched Rectangle Die (Lil' Inkers)
Challenges Entered:
CAS-ual Fridays: Over the Edge
WPlus9: Monday Mood Board #26
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes with Twine/String
I can hear the design teams calling ...your work is more and more amazing every time I come to your blog. This is gorgeous Lindsey and for 3 challenges ...that can be hard . Love ..love ..love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lindsey, I just love those WPlus9 stamps. Was to rock three challenges too. Pinned! I have been doing that a lot here lately. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore your card bunches, Lindsey!! Don't you love it when so many challenges line up like the stars?! You rocked them all with this beautiful card!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI adore this card, Lindsey! The solid polkadot patterned paper looks so pretty! And the flowers are gorgeous! Fantastic card! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card, Lindsey!!! Love the soft colors and the overall design! Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
Sylvia xx
This is just beautiful, Lindsey!!! Love how you combined the challenges for this one card. Awesome! ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLindsey! Can you hear me shouting your name? This is absolutely stunning. I love the tilted panel and how you've placed every element perfectly. Absolutely gorgeous! Lynn
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely! I adore those sweet little flower and your angled panel design! Thanks so much for playing the Color Throwdown!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! this is such a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSo Gorgeous Lindsey!!! Aww... the colors of those flower....so Pretty :) Love <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous design and I absolutely love the flowers...sooo beautiful!!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis really caught my eye in the gallery...LOVE it! The angled panel gives it so much interest and I love the little WP9 collage in the corner! So happy to have you playing along with us at Color Throwdown!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous use of the colors, Lindsey! And such a perfect "flattened" version of your beautiful original card! Thanks so much for joining us at Color Throwdown this week!
ReplyDeleteOh this is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteLaura
This is a delight, Lindsay ... love the tilted panel ... the layered bouquet with the scattering of sequins is simply gorgeous! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect for all these challenges!! Gorgeous card!! The floral focal point is perfect with the tilted panels, and the dotted BG paper....wonderful touch!! Thxs for joining us at CTD!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning!! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so soft and beautiful, and great job on combining all of those challenges. I love it when I am able to do that, although it hasn't happened for a long time.
ReplyDeletegorgeous card. Love how you used the tipped die for your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteJust catching up on your blog, Lindsey, and wow, what awesome cards you've been making! Love your stamping on patterned paper here, and of course the floral arrangement going off the edge. Thanks also for joining the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!
ReplyDeleteNow this is just AMAZING!!! The design, the floral bouquet, the twine....simply wonderful, Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteLoving the offset panel on your card front Lindsey - I've seen this trend going round, but your's is definitely one of the more successful ones! Thanks for sharing with us at the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful on screen, but it's even more beautiful in person! Such a blessing and unexpected surprise to see this waiting for me at the post office- thank you so much Lindsey. You, my dear, are doing amazing things with PPP and I cannot wait to see what future projects you have in store. Your talent is incredible and I love seeing all of the new things you post! <3
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a soft/pretty card and I love the muted look to the leaves of your bouquet! So so trendy with the angled panel too! Thanks so much for playing along with CAS-ual Fridays! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so soft/fresh and I love the muted color to the leaves on your bouquet!!! So trendy with the angled panel too! Thanks so much for playing along with CAS-ual Fridays! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteWhat a complete joy to be popping back to congratulate you on your WIN over at CFC!! That is so huge, Lindsey, and so well-deserved!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDelete(Darn thing ran away with my comment just now, so I'm not sure it published ... sorry if it does so twice.) I am just popping in with thunderous applause at your huge WIN over at CFC!!! I couldn't be more thrilled for you, Lindsey!! Happy Valentine's Day! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this beauty! Congrats on your deserving CASual Fridays win! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so soft. I love the muted colors. Love the detail of the twine, and the offset top panel. Just got this set... thanks for the inspiration.
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