Wednesday, May 27, 2009

B Happy


Well, I did this card for the new sketch challenge at Polka Doodle, but as I was getting ready to post it there I had company arrive and missed the chance! Oh, well, it was still a fun challenge and now I have this card done that I can give someone. And a new challenge starts Friday so I'll just be a little more punctual! I practiced my sewing skills on this card--with contrasting thread this time. I was a bit nervous about that because mistakes will show up more easily, but I think I did ok. And if I didn't then, hey, it's only paper. Throw it away and start again, right? I used Storybook for the words, George for the flower, and Home Decor for the bees. The bees are a bit realistic for me--kinda creeps me out, but I didn't have any cutsey bees. I added a touch of glitter to the "skittles" in the corner by first dotting some yellow stickles to the paper, letting it dry, then sticking on the skittles with a glue dot. Love how the glitter shows through the plastic bead. The papers are all Fancy Pants Botanicals. I love the soft colors of these papers. Thanks for taking a peek!

8 comments:

  1. It's a shame you didn't get to post it. It surely would have won the challenge. Love the card, even the creepy bees look great.

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  2. I love it. Sorry you did not get to post it. It is darling, like you are!!

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  3. WOW! This may be my favorite card you've done yet (and I love all of your cards!). I love the colors, the bees, the storybook sentiment, everything! Great job!

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  4. What a great card. I love everything about it especially the bees. They look SO realistic! You did a fabulous job!

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  5. wonderful card ramona i have to say i agree with you on those bees...but it also keeps in with the elegance of the card. great sewing! and lovely paper. glad you finally have a blog so i dont miss anything ( that dang cricut mb, hate seeing new posts on page 5 or 10 within minutes! grrr)

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  6. Oh Ramona.. I love it... but I have to agree those bees are a little creepy. But your sewing is perfect. Sorry you didn't get to enter the challenge.

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  7. Beautiful, happy and funny card!!! Great!!

    Thanks for joining us at Polka Doodles!!

    Sweet greetings,
    Saskia :)

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  8. i love your card and sorry you were too late, please please enter the next one, you will love it! xx

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