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I didn’t stamp all weekend. Saturday I just lounged around reading, Sunday I worked on the newsletter and future tutorials. Yesterday was cleaning day and I didn’t get to stamp until later in the evening, hence…no post from me. But, I got to work on my sample for the BIC today. Sorry about the picture. I finished late, when the sun was gone already.

I picked Going Gray, Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette and White from the scarf. I had planned to use Eggplant, but didn’t have Designer paper for it. So I switched it with Burgundy (That’s a valid reason, right?)

My card base is a 5″ x 10 1/2″ piece of Going Gray cardstock scored at 1 1/4″, 2 1/2″, 4 1/4″, 6″ and 8 1/4″ and folded in mountain valley style. Each top corner was punched with the ticket corner punch.

Each fold (except for the back) has a Shimmery White layer, the front facing sides were layered with an even smaller Parisian Summer Designer Paper strip. Each layer was paper pierced and each top corner punched with the ticket corner punch before it was adhered to the Gray card base. The back layer was sanded with the sanding block. 5/8″ wide Burgundy Ribbon was tied around the bottom layer.

I stamped the heart in Bravo Burgundy craft ink and embossed with Clear Embossing powder. I sponged Pink Pirouette over it and highlighted some areas with a white gel pen. The heart was cut out, layered on Bravo Burgundy cardstock and cut out again. I attached a Filigree Designer Brad to the heart with a Fire Circle Rhinestone brad. The heart was attached to the card with dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped with Burgundy ink on Shimmery White cardstock.

It was punched out with the large oval punch.

I stamped the rectangle frame from Frames with a Flourish in Burgundy on Pink Pirouette cardstock and cut it out.

Next I cut it in half, cut it shorter and taped it together again. That was layered on Burgundy cardstock and cut out again. Underneath I added a wide Burgundy oval. The layers were adhered together and attached to the middle layer with dimensionals.

I stamped the small flower circle in Burgundy on Shimmery White cardstock, cut it out and taped it to the top right of the sentiment. Next I took a medium size Fire Circle Rhinestone brad, took the rhinestone out and attached it to the center of the flower.

I left the panels that don’t show when the card stands up blank so a private message can be written there. I am off to drop of Rebecca to school and go for my walk. Have a great day! Hugs and smiles

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WOW - Beate - this looks fantastic!!! Love it!!!

Posted by: Silke Ledlow | October 14th, 2008 08:36

This is gorgeous Beate!! I love that stamp set - I don’t think you can go wrong with it. Your BB ink actually looks Burgundy!! Mine is an ugly brown. Maybe I need to buy it again? Anyway, this challenge intimidated me so I skipped it, but your card is beautiful!!

Posted by: Marie | October 14th, 2008 08:43

Wow this is truly beautiful - so much detail - I love it! I love the colours and that stamp set is one of my favourites. The “private message” space is a great idea.

Posted by: Darlene Gabriel | October 14th, 2008 08:55

wow, love this!!

Posted by: Chelle | October 14th, 2008 09:04

Beate - This is an awesome card! I love all the details. Very, very pretty.

Posted by: Lisa T | October 14th, 2008 09:47

This is beautiful! The colors are so warm & I like the addition of the rhinestone brads!

Posted by: Melissa C. | October 14th, 2008 10:14

This is so gorgeous, and I love this card style!! Beautiful papers and images, and I love your hardware and bling!! I LOVE this!!

Posted by: Rose Ann | October 14th, 2008 10:50

What a beautiful card.

Posted by: Janine | October 14th, 2008 11:13

Just gorgeous, Beate! WOW! LOVE the colors, the layout, the fold. . .everything!

Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 14th, 2008 11:13

Boah Beate - I am speachless…. what a gorgeous card!! Love the shape, your colors and your choice of stamps - that heart is so beautiful with the rhinestone in it… the hole card simply WOW, WOW!

Posted by: antje | October 14th, 2008 11:20

I just love what I am seeing using this style & your’s is gorgeous Beate!

Posted by: Michelle | October 14th, 2008 11:22

Was für eine Wahnsinnsarbeit… Das sieht klasse aus. Die Farben sind himmlisch, Bravo B mag ich besonders gerne…;-) Wünsche dir einen schönen Tag!

Posted by: Silke | October 14th, 2008 11:38

Hi Beate! I saw this in your gallery last night. I’m glad you posted it here to for the second view. It’s just beautiful! I’ll have time to play on Wednesday evening. Have a great week!

Posted by: Brandi Wiggins | October 14th, 2008 11:45

Oh, Beate! That is gorgeous! I love the colors! Very beautiful heart and charming brad! Thank you for sharing the pictures !

Posted by: Elena | October 14th, 2008 12:06

Gorgeous, Beate! The colors on your card capture the colors in the inspiration piece perfectly! Love it!!

Posted by: peanutbee | October 14th, 2008 12:22

BEAUTIOUS !!!! I love the color combination - Very elegant.

Posted by: Natalie | October 14th, 2008 13:21

Wow, the inspiration scarf is just gorgeous. So is your card! Love the various details you’ve included, especially the filligree brad on the heart - very elegant!

Cindy

Posted by: Cindy Major | October 14th, 2008 13:55

Oh - I really like the punched corners, and the way you used patterned paper on each step. Gorgeous scarf, gorgeous card.
Hope to get a bit more time tomorrow and be back with one myself.

Posted by: Sabrina (Cook22) | October 14th, 2008 14:23

i think this is so cool, because you could write secret love messages to rick on the panels that don’t face forward, and only you and he would know they’re there! great job with a very cool little card layout!

Posted by: jenn nahrstadt | October 14th, 2008 15:43

This is so beautiful! I absolutely LOVE the colors! The bling is a perfect touch!

Posted by: Jackie W. | October 14th, 2008 16:11

I love your inspiration challenge!!! Everyone is so different!

Posted by: Shelly Kettell | October 14th, 2008 16:21

Even though I commented on SCS, I have to leave you another one. This is absolutely gorgeous! Love the filigree brad and rhinestones!

Posted by: Ann | October 14th, 2008 19:14

OMG! Beate! This is FABULOUS! I LOVE it! That heart is just beautiful with the gem! perfect! LOVE the folds and the ticket corners…the whole thing is perfect! Hope you had a great day! I am waiting a few more before I start House…hope it’s a good one tonight! Hugs &

Posted by: Jennifer Buck | October 14th, 2008 19:24

OH BEATE, this is just amazing! I am loving all those folds! It makes it one of a kind. You are the best! I can’t wait to play now!
Keesh x

Posted by: Makeesha Byl | October 14th, 2008 19:26

WOW, Beate! absolutely stunning!

Posted by: catherine | October 14th, 2008 20:52

Oh wow.. drool factor to the max I LOVE IT… I love that card I think I’ll give it a go at a card like that tomorrow after I get back from volunteering at the kids school AMAZING as always!

Posted by: Ellie Augustin | October 14th, 2008 21:12

I love gray and burgundy together! This card is just so gorgeous, you are too much Beate! Hugs, Deb

Posted by: Deborah | October 14th, 2008 21:47

Oh, I’m so in awe of this card!! I’ve seen these stair step ones, but haven’t trie done myself. Now I’m intimidated… JK!! LOL Yours is just sooo GORGEOUS!!

Posted by: Kristine | October 14th, 2008 22:06

I love your card! This challenge was fun. Thanks!

Posted by: Shelly Koskinen | October 14th, 2008 22:16

Beate, this stair step card is just GORGEOUS! It has such a sophisticated, romantic feel to it. BEAUTIFUL!

Posted by: Nancy Riley | October 14th, 2008 23:02

This is absolutely gorgeous!I am afraid to try this type of card…it looks so complicated!!!

Posted by: Michele | October 14th, 2008 23:03

This is sooo pretty! I love all the colors and detail!

Posted by: Debbie Fisher | October 15th, 2008 06:43

Holy Smolly Macaroni, Beate !!!! This is beyond amazing !!!! WOWZA !!! LOVE IT !!!!

Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | October 15th, 2008 06:53

This is a wonderful design. I love it! One of these days I’m going to have to try one of your challenges.
You’re always and inspiration!

Posted by: Lee Conrey | October 15th, 2008 07:37

Perfect. This card is just PERFECT. Love the colors just as they are! Nice take on the challenge. Thanks for all the sharing you do…you INSPIRE.

Posted by: djolet | October 15th, 2008 08:29

Gorgeous card Beate! I love how you used the shimmery card stock! The layers are absolutely beautiful! I also like that you used the rhinestone brad with the filigree! So cute!

Posted by: Shawntel Schenck | October 15th, 2008 09:43

Beautiful use of the Always set! Love the heart and the way you used the designer paper.

Hugs,

Mary

Posted by: Mary Fish | October 15th, 2008 10:07

Beate, that is absolutely stunning. Just beautiful.

I will be trying one of my own.

Blessings,
Jill

Posted by: Jill Coleman | October 15th, 2008 11:54

This is just so beautiful, Beate!

Posted by: Christina | October 15th, 2008 16:46

This is one fun fold-a-licious card. I love it!