Saturday, March 5, 2011

Sentimental Sundays - Challenge 45 - Pearls & Lace

It's time for the new Sentimental Sunday's challenge. This week we are challenging you to use Lace & Pearls with a sentiment.




You can find the sentiment I used here in the Raindrop Echo Designs digi store at Whimsy Stamps.

Sorry, it's a short post today. Thank you for stopping by!


Supplies:

  • Stamps: Gratitude Sentiments by Raindrop Echo Designs on Whimsy Stamps
  • Inks: Distress inks in Antique Linen and Tea Dye
  • Papers & CS: PaperTrey kraft & white CS, Georgia Pacific CS, PaperStudio black CS, October Afternoon Thrift Shop CS
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities
  • Embellishments: Jenni Bowlin adhesive button, Kaiser gemstones, PaperStudio pearls, Hug Snug seam binding, misc. lace

Challenges:

53 comments:

Karen B. said...

This is so beautiful, love the pearls.

Rhonda Langley said...

Great choice of paper! Love the crochet edging!

chris said...

So Beautiful elegant and perfect.

Mieke said...

I love the card you made. Especially te pearls on it.

Have a nice day.

XX Mieke

http://hethobbyhoekje-vanmieke.blogspot.com/

Lou Mac said...

This is a stunning card - I love the patterned paper and the details around the sentiment. That ribbon is just yummy!!

Thanks for joining us over at Pear Tree Designs in our 'Ribbon' challenge - good luck.

Lou Mac. xo

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful card, love the colours in it!

Unknown said...

This is just stunning. I love the punch and the pearls. And the sentiment is so touching and would mean so much to anyone that you plan to give this beautiful creation to.

Thanks so much for joining our "Lots of Layers" challenge this week at Shelly's Images.

Audrey Pettit said...

Beautiful card! I just love that paper line and I love how you used the pearls. The sentiment just stands out as the true star with that pearl border. Really lovely!

Elizabeth said...

Lovely vintage feel to this card.

Rachel B said...

Stunning card! Great job on using up some of your stash! This card is just amazing! Love all the pearls and the sentiment! Thanks for playing along with us at Clear It Out Tuesdays.

Rosanne said...

Gorgeous card Cheryl! Love the pearl accent! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

1CardCreator said...

Wow Cheryl, this is outstanding! I love the pearls and the layout is perfect too.

Nancy said...

What a wonderful card...the pearls accenting the Nestie are awesome!! Gorgeous! Thanks for joining us this week at Woodware USA!!

Georgia Ehrmann said...

Your creation is beautiful! I love the placement of the pearl and your sentiment is wonderful! Thanks for playing with us at the Critter Sketch Challenge this week!
Hugs,
Georgia

Unknown said...

wow this is beautiful! love everything about it.
THanks so much for playing with Clear it Out

Karin said...

Beautiful! I love the shabby chic look and the color is lovely!

Leanne said...

Very nice, thanks for playing with us this week.

Leanne DT 4 Crafty Chicks!

Marlene said...

Lace and pearls = yummy!!! this is a GORGEOUS card.

I really love that nestie you used. I've seen it around a lot, but haven't added it to my collection yet. Tempted, tempted.

papertrails leaver said...

so beautiful Cheryl! :-) Amy

Lynne said...

Beautiful, beautiful card!!! love the pearls!!! thanks for sharing it with us at Fairy Fun Friday
Hugs
Lynne xoxo

Anonymous said...

Stunning card, love the pearls..

Thanks for joining us at AC.

Huggies Angel

Kathy and Lucky said...

This is beautiful and oh so elegant. Love your cards!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Cheryl, this is stunning! I love the pearls, the lace and yes, I'm going to say it again...the papers!! :) So beautiful, in every way! Ps: I gave you a shout out on my blog today! Because you are awesome! Have a good night!

The Spotted Chick said...

Wow! Cheryl this is AMAZING! I LOVE those pearls with the Kraft and of course, red + black + Kraft = GOR-JUS!! LOL!! Thanks for playing along in my That's Krafty Thursday challenge! {{{hen hugs}}}

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wow- wonderful card- I love the lace and the sentiment is really pretty surrounded by pearls.

Jennipher said...

Absolutely gorgeous Cheryl!

Renee Matarese said...

This is so elegant! I love the newsprint BG paper. Very pretty color combination. Your circle of pearls is stunning.
~Renee
Raise the Bar Guest Designer

Pat (mspfd) said...

Cheryl, this is fantastic. What an awesome design with a wonderful mix of patterns and rich, classy colors! You nailed the challenge with a beauty!

Scrappychick said...

wow! simply gorgeous! Thanks for playing with the Pixies this week :)
cyndi

Anita said...

Cheryl, this is absolutely beautiful! I love your layout and the papers are so pretty. Love all the pearls too!

Imke said...

Very beautiful and i LOVE the pearls !!

Angie said...

Fab card love the colours thanks for joining us at papertake weekly
Angie x

Unknown said...

Hi Cheryl, this card is gorgeous! I love the black and cream together with the red and cream, the pop of the red ribbon and the elegance of the pearls. Very pretty!

Gina Lindsay said...

Wow this is just beautiful. I love the colors and especially all the pearls.

Priscilla said...

What a stunning card, Cheryl! Love everything about it!! The pearls are a brilliant addition too!

mum of two said...

What a beautiful card! I love the sentiment you chose, the pearls are the perfect touch! Thanks for playing with us this week at Paper Playtime

michelle
http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com

Emily Leiphart said...

Cheryl, this is insanely gorgeous! Those pearls look amazing on that die cut.

Gail said...

LOVE IT!!!!!!

Deirdre said...

Just stunning, love what you created.

Thanks so much for joining us on Paperplay this week. ♥

Jodi said...

Very pretty card! I love those pearls you added around the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Sunday's with Crissy!
Hugs
Jodi=)

Kimberly S said...

This is gorgeous Cheryl! Love the clean look and the beautiful color combination. :)

Colleen said...

Beautiful papers and textures! Thanks for joining us at Critter Sketch Challenges!

Julie said...

Fabulous card! I love everything about it!!! Thanks for joining us at RTB this week.

Tracey said...

This is beautiful Cheryl, so elegant. I love the DP & the pearl border :)

Hugs
Tracey
xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a beautiful layout Cheryl!! I just love your colors and the added ribbon and lace. Awesome stitching! Thanks for joining us at Sunday's with Crissy.
hugs,
Chris

Anonymous said...

Me again! I love this card Cheryl, its just so elegant! Thanks for playing at Paper Play this week!!

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

I love this card Cheryl! I love the elegance of it as well as the colors. The pearls stand out and are so pretty! Hope you don't mind, but I added this card to my favorites page on my blog.

Ren-Yi said...

Hello Cheryl - what a gorgeous vintage card. Love the crochet trim. Thanks for being part of this week's PaperPlay Challenge.

Micki said...

Had to come back and leave a comment....this is soooo beautiful. Vintage- shabby chic.... love it.

Country Mouse said...

Absolutely beautiful!!! :)

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Beautiful papers!! Again, love the pearls all around - just elevates this card to the next level :)
Maria

Priscilla said...

Congratulations on winning the That's Krafty Thursday challenge!! {{hugs}}

runzalot81 said...

Simply gorgeous! I have GOT to get those papers out of my stash.