Couldn't sleep tonight...my brain was whirling with thoughts of going back to work in a couple of weeks...I need to set up my classroom and get myself ready and organized for the year! With my mind full of work thoughts, I decided to get up and...yep you guessed it...make a card! Here's a sneak peak of what I created...
So off I went in search of inspiration and I went back to the cool photograph over at Pals Paper Arts. What I noticed in the photo was lots of reds and browns and vanilla. I also loved the elegance of the items...the floral images and the textures.
I was also inspired by the unique sketch over at Stamping 411. I was unsure of how to use the circle in the sketch but I am happy with how it turned out on my card. I used my Circle Scissors Plus...I think it is one of my favourite crafting tools! I decided to flip the sketch and used my newest set called "Just Believe". I've had it for a couple of weeks but this is the first time I have inked it up!
So after putting the sketch and the colours together I inked up the flowers in Real Red and Chocolate Chip. My little butterfly has one little gem on it.
I also used my En Francais BG stamp on the circle...and the Real Red background is embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder.
Well I am perfectly worn out now and somewhat de-stressed...hooray...off to sleep!
Thank you for stopping by!
Smiles,
Lesley :)
This is absolutely gorgeous Lesley! I love the way you flipped the sketch, and the rich colors too.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful - the colors are so classy! Love the inside look as well! Thanks for joining us at Pals Paper Arts!
ReplyDeleteI go back to work exactly 2 weeks from today. Not sure how I feel about that one! Your card is stunning! Flipping the sketch makes it look totally different. Thanks for playing along with the Stamping 411.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is totally beautiful!! Love how you turned the sketch too!! Thanks for playing along!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Lesley! I love the texture and the layout! The color combination is wonderful! Thanks for playing @ PPA!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I like all of it, but I especially like the little butterfly with the rhinestone. :)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!! Love everything about it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful creation with all of us.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, this card turned out absolutely fabulous. Can you believe your summer vacation is almost over, my goodness that went so fast.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Leslie! One of my favorites for both sketch challenges! I will definitely have to CASE you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent!
Lesley, this is GORGEOUS. Love the colors you used and I really like the sketch flipped. I am honored to be in your company at the PPA! Congratulations--well deserved! hugs, Nance
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being selected a PPA Pick, Lesley! This was a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome...love the way you flipped the sketch! Beautiful card...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a PPA pick! Beautiful card - and I love how you flipped the sketch as well!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a PPA pick. I love how you flipped the sketch. You make each element of your card look amazing but still pulled together. Hugs, M
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! love that you flipped the sketch. Great job! Thanks so much for playing along with the Stamping 411 Operators! We hope you'll be sharing more with us soon! Blessings, Gretchen
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Maureen
ReplyDeleteThis card is so attractive! I like how you've flipped the sketch and added the script to the circle. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a top pick. Great card girl - you deserved it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutley love this. You did a great job with the sketch. I tried but I couldn't figure out what to do with the circle so I didn't enter it. Love the colors u used together and I love that u stamped on the inside. Congrats on making stampers showcase.
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