Friday, June 12, 2015

Sometimes I Surprise My Self!!

 So I am not going to lie. It is a rainy, gray and nasty day here in Colorado! It is in the low 60's and definitely not pool weather for the kids! I have been spending a few hours every morning in the stamp room... This morning I got an early start and was working on a gift for Tina Riddle! I was surfing the net and decided to look to see what TGIF Challenges weekly challenge was... I haven't really gotten into the groove of a post each day or participating only in certain challenges. I tend to participate in the challenges that trip my trigger! After seeing this sketch I knew immediately what I wanted to do! I have to admit, I COMPLETELY surprised myself with this card! I hope you enjoy...

Click here to see the TGIF Challenge


Yesterday while cleaning off my work space I found a ton of half sheets of 8.5 x 11" card stock! I folded all of it into card bases to have ready to go and just maybe use what I have right there handy instead of reaching into my stash... 

I started this card with a base of Basic Black card stock. I wasn't sure I wanted to put a layer between the DSP and the base but after I started putting stuff together I decided to put a layer of Very Vanilla. The Basic Black and Very Vanilla striped paper is from the DSP Collection called Timeless Elegance. I decided to cut the paper so that the stripes were horizontal much like the sketch! I am usually not that literal with a sketch but it worked!! I recently had an Etsy gift card where I stumbled on someone selling the Rose Plate Die that cuts the paper much like the laser cut in the Artisan Embellishment Kit from the Spring Occasions catalog. I used Rose Plate die on the Gold Foil Sheet and then used Multipurpose Glue to adhere it to the Basic Black card stock as the background! I then tried to come up with my corner embellishment. I cut the medium sized butterfly from the Butterfly Thinlits Dies out of Basic Black card stock. First I coated the butterfly with Versamark. I then coated it with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and used our Heat Tool. I did these steps twice to get a super shiny effect. It absolutely came out better than I thought! The sentiment is also heat embossed. It is from the set Birthday Blossoms. I took a small scrap of Very Vanilla stamped with Versamark , used the Gold Stampin' Emboss powder, my Heat Tool and Voila! Oops I almost forgot! I used our new Triple Banner Punch on the end! I attached this to my butterfly using glue dots and then topped it with one of the roses from the Artisan Embellishment Kit. I fastened this to the card using a half of a Stampin' Dimensional!

I know when some of you look at this card and then look at the rest on my blog you are going to go "Wow! Outside her box!". I seriously surprised myself with this one! When I finished this card I literally closed up the stamp room and walked out!
No there will not be an encore tonight LOL!!! 

Thank You all for stopping by!

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18 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous and elegant card Andrea!

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  2. Your card is gorgeous! I am so into die-cut roses right now and would love to get this rose plate die. Can you please tell me the name of the vendor on Etsy, or, if you know who manufactures this die? Thank you for your help. kericami@aol.com

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    1. The seller was Dies By Dave!! Thank you for stopping by!!

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    2. Thank you, Andrea! I will check it out. Have a lovely evening.

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    3. Hi Andrea! Apparently Dave is no longer selling on Etsy and his site is blank. Thank you for your response anyway. I feel so bummed LOL! Wish someone else would come up with a similar die. Happy crafting!

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    4. Cami, send a message on there I am sure he will be in touch with you! I have his email somewhere but just can't find it!!!

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    5. Hi Andrea! I did send him a message but haven't heard back yet. I hope you eventually find his email. In the meantime, I'll just admire your card! Thank you for your help!

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  3. Yup, still love this beautiful card! Thanks for playing at #TGIFC this week!

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    1. Yeah!! It is one of those types of cards that totally grows on you!! Thank you for your kind words Jeanna and stopping by the blog!!

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  4. Stunningly Beautiful! Lucky friend to receive such a master piece! Thanks so much for sharing with us @ TGIFC!

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    1. Thank You so much Mercedes!! This was a really great sketch!!! I had fun playing along with TGIFC this week! Hope to participate in the future!

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  5. Totally stunning!!!! Thanks for joining us at TGIF!

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    1. I am not sure why I am just seeing your comment Allison! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and comment! My internet is not always reliable!

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    1. James! I am not sure why I missed yours and Allison's comments! My internet is hit or miss and not ALL notifications seem to make it to my phone!! ARGH!!!! Thank you for commenting! Can't wait to participate again!

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  7. Congrats Andrea on being one of the Honorable Mentions this week! We have posted a link to your card on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/tgifchallenges
    Don't forget to grab your Honorable Mention Blog Button!

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    1. Woooo!!! Thanks so much Mercedes it really means a lot

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