Sparkly B
For today’s sample I picked my colors from last Saturday’s Inspiration challenge on SCS.
I love the colors of that shirt, heck I love that entire shirt.
I changed my sample from the sketch and made a square card. I just love square cards.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Tempting Turquoise folded in half.
Next is a sponged 4″ square of Close to Cocoa Cardstock followed by a 3 3/4″ square of Kiwi Kiss Pattern Designer Paper. I sanded the edges with a sanding block and actually used my sewing machine to add stitching. Unfortunately I started when the boys came home and distracted me badly (that’s my story and I am sticking to it). That’s the reason why the stitching is super crooked. LOL
I cut the 1/4 circles out with my coluzzle. The lower layer cut out of Close to Cocoa and the edges were sponged, the upper layer was cut out of the retired Apple Cider Designer paper. Again I sanded and stitched the edges. White Taffeta ribbon was tied around the lower edge and two Pewter Jumbo Eyelets were set on the right edge of the 1/4 circle layer. I set it through all four layers and topped them with Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads.
The circle layers in the center were cut with my Circle Nestabilities. I wish Stampin’ Up! had some sizzix dies in that size. Maybe soon….one can hope. The Close to Cocoa circle was sponged, the Kiwi Kiss Pattern Designer Paper layer sanded and paper pierced.
Because yesterday’s Way to Use it Challenge was to use Monograms in your project, I stamped the upper case be from Definining Alphabet in Tempting Turquoise on Shimmery White cardstock. I outlined it with my brown Micron pen and cut it out. I added retired Liquid glue over it and topped it with Dazzling Diamond glitter.
The sentiment is from A Beautiful Thing. I stamped it in Close to Cocoa on Shimmery White cardstock and punched it out with the large oval punch. The flower is from the Pretties kit. I added a Pewter Jumbo eyelet in the center and topped it with another Ice Circle Rhinestone brad. The flower was attached to the card with dimensionals.
Oh… did I mention that I LOVE Kiwi Kiss? Almost as much as Chocolate chip and that says a lot!
Thanks again to Brandi for this awesome layout! Have a wonderful day! Hugs and smiles
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Ya know I’m Jenn *balcer*, right? This would look *good* on my wall, just sayin’.
I *LOVE* ths!!!
Posted by: Jenn | October 10th, 2008 08:49
Beate, this is so beautiful!! It’s “Beate’s Signature Style” at it’s BEST!! I love all of the little details you put into this…and the sparkles are like the icing on the cake!! Love it!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Posted by: Laurie Schmidlin | October 10th, 2008 08:50
Incredibly beautiful!
Posted by: Denise ~ Paper Ponderings | October 10th, 2008 09:25
Deine Karte ist wunderschön gestaltet!!!
Auch Dir ein wunderschönes Wochenende!
Lot of hugs Gisela
Posted by: mueppi | October 10th, 2008 09:28
This is probably my favorite cards of your’s (well, ok, I really do love all your cards, but this one is awesome!). I love all the BLING and glitter. I like the added touch of the sanding block (now I need to buy one). I love all the circles. I’m drooling
Posted by: Vanessa | October 10th, 2008 10:12
Gorgeous card Beate! Love those colors together.
Kim
Posted by: kim howard | October 10th, 2008 10:21
I just LOVE this, Beate! Your cards are always so yummy! I just love all of the embellishments you add. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 10th, 2008 10:36
Wow, this is a gorgeous sketch and card… I’m coluzzle challenged, so this will be a stretch for me..
Posted by: Selene Kempton | October 10th, 2008 11:27
Such a beautiful card! I love the glitter and the brads/eyelets!!
Posted by: Marie | October 10th, 2008 11:30
Oh my goodness girl…this is AWESOME! Look how perfect the paper and stamps are for that inspiration…wow! You rocked this card!
Can’t wait to work on the sketch this afternoon!!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 10th, 2008 12:24
Yowza!!! This is awesome! I love the colors, and the sparkly “B” and rhinestones rock!
Posted by: Ann | October 10th, 2008 12:30
wow, Beate, deine Karte ist genial! Die Farbkombi ist klasse und der Sketch gefällt mir auch total. Schönes We wünscht Silke
Posted by: Silke | October 10th, 2008 12:35
Oh do I ever love this card! The color combo so rocks! I hope I can come up with something for this sketch! Hugs, Deb
Posted by: Deborah | October 10th, 2008 13:27
Fun! I have missed playing along with your sketch challenge the past few weeks…so glad I had some time today. I love your card and the colors are fabulous.
Here is my card…
http://woodenshoestamping.blogspot.com/2008/10/weekend-sketch-challenge.html
Posted by: Becky | October 10th, 2008 14:36
What a BEAUTIFUL card, Beate! LOVE the colors, and that sketch is awesome! Hope to get a chance to play along this weekend!
Posted by: Cindy L | October 10th, 2008 15:02
This is beautiful, Beate! I love the jumbo eyelets with the rhinestone brads.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | October 10th, 2008 15:12
This is gorgeous, Beate!! I love the papers, flower, and bling!! This looks like a fun layout, and I hope to play sooner this time!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 10th, 2008 15:24
So pretty, Beate! Love the colors of this one.
Posted by: loricraig | October 10th, 2008 15:37
GORGEOUS! That is one AWESOME sketch…LOL! I love what you did with it, Beate. You rule!
Posted by: Brandi | October 10th, 2008 15:45
Beautiful card! Love the shiny bling of the rhinestone brads!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | October 10th, 2008 20:46
Beate… this is just STUNNING! Girl, I don’t know how you keep doing it day after day. You blow me away. I’m SEW happy you got out your sewing machine!! Don’t put it away, keep sewing!!
Have a great weekend my friend!
Posted by: Cambria | October 11th, 2008 01:15
Beate, this is just beautiful! I love the turquoise with the kiwi and choc. chip.
Posted by: lisa henke | October 11th, 2008 07:49
Gorgeous sketch… and even more gorgeous (can you say that?) card…. LOVe, love the rhinestones and the color combination… really great card!!
Posted by: antje | October 11th, 2008 12:06
Love your card and sketch. I have not been able to play for quite a while, but here is my attempt after a long absence.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1088324?cat=14803
Posted by: Chriss Blagrave | October 11th, 2008 18:24
Oooo….LOVE the rich colors and textures here! GREAT CARD =)
Posted by: Kristine | October 11th, 2008 22:57
I used that same shirt as my inspiration for the challenge. Your card captures the essence of the shirt perfectly. I would love to have that shirt too!
Posted by: shelly | October 12th, 2008 10:49
Great color combo, B — love all your blue Beate bling! Wonderful sketch, I really enjoyed it!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | October 12th, 2008 11:29
What a beautiful card; love the colours and the sketch and that great bling - and the flower. Hope I get time to try the sketch but catching up after being away for a week, and a busy week ahead, so chance will be a fine thing.
Posted by: Sabrina (Cook22) | October 12th, 2008 14:48
WOW!!! That is one striking card Beate………………..Beautiful!
Posted by: Vicki | October 13th, 2008 11:25
Beautiful! LOVE this layout. I am going to have to try this one! It’s wonderful! TFS!
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | October 14th, 2008 19:27