Friday, March 4, 2011

A Few Challenges - PPD33 and OLW43

If you're a regular to my blog, you'll know that I've really been struggling with a lack of mojo lately.  It's mainly been medically related, and I'm still adjusting meds and dosages, so hopefully things will improve soon.  That probably sounds very vague!

So to force myself into making a few cards, I decided to follow a couple of challenges.  I'm reasonably happy with the results, but the photos don't pick up the detail well!  One of the challenges was to add shimmer (but not glitter or bling) so I used Versamark Frost (a shimmery Versamark) and clear embossing powder to create my background of stars from Nursery Necessities.  You can see a hint of it in the photos, but it definitely looks better in real life!


You might need to get right up close to the monitor to see it!! lol


Anyway, here are the challenges:

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #33 - Baby Cards
One-Layer Wednesday 43: Shimmer, Not Glitter or Bling


Thanks for visiting!!

Materials:
Stamp sets - Nursery Necessities, Signature Greetings (PTI)
Cardstock - White Cambric Linen
Inks - Versamark Frost, Ranger Black
Accessories - Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Blushing Bride Ribbon, Clear embossing powder, heat tool


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Posted by Danielle Daws at 10:10 PM
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16 comments:

  1. Jess SMarch 4, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    it's very faint in the pics, but I can see it, and I think they look fab :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I really like the simplicity. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  3. Kim SMarch 5, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    This is so subtle, yet so very pretty.

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  4. Sara MacMarch 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I love these CAS cards. I bet these really shimmer in real life. Great idea to emboss the stars for the bg. Thanks for playing along with us at PTI Paper Dolls.

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  5. CassandraMarch 5, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Really lovely and elegant. Take care of yourself Danielle

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  6. TandraMarch 5, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Adorable, and so pretty!
    Would you do a tutorial, video or pics, of how you get such a perfect bow? :)I can do a good knot, but my bows..ugh! lol
    Thanks!
    Hope you feel beeter soon too!

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  7. SusanMarch 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Very subtle...but so pretty!

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  8. PatriceMarch 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    The simplicity of these cards is just perfect, love them.

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  9. kingstonmamaMarch 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    What a wonderful idea! Those stars are so subtle and pretty. I bet they look even better in person. Beautiful cards.

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  10. ShobanaMarch 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful touch with the stars! Can see it faintly but sure is there! :)

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope you are up and about in no time! :)

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  11. MalynMarch 5, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I love the simplicity of these cards. Beautiful work. I hope you feel better soon.

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  12. Michelle (abzzymom)March 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    These cards show that simplicity can make quite a statement. I can barely see the stars in the background, but I bet they look even better IRL. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Dolls.

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  13. CarolynMarch 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I like :) Nice and simple and not fussy....which you do get with many commercial congrats and welcome cards.

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  14. CherylMarch 6, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Looks like your mojo is just fine! Simple and elegant. Feel better soon.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Love, love, love the simple elegance of your cards Danielle.Your mojo is certainly alive and well....!!!!TFS Cheers Donna Zammit

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  16. Susan RaihalaMarch 8, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    What a beautiful, subtle use of shimmer for FABULOUS effect! Hope you're feeling better soon, but clearly your health isn't negatively impacting your stamping at all!

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