Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Delight in the unexpected - FTTC #81


It's time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC81)! This week Maki Jones is our challenge host. Maki is challenging us to use lace. Whether you have real lace, lace punches, lace paper, or any other type of lacy item, add a bit of elegance to your cards this week with some lace. We would love to see what you create!


OK, that's an easy one, right? I decided to use some faux lace on my card today, using Flourishes gorgeous Lace Edges set. I pulled out this paper from Memory Box and stamped the image in Versamark, then heat embossed with white detail embossing powder. Then I stamped this sentiment, from Life Lines in Memento Rich Cocoa ink--I thought that was a fitting sentiment to go along with the faux lace, LOL! Finally, I added some flat backed pearls, a strip of ribbon and some tiny mother-of-pearl buttons that I've had forever. Very simple design, to show off that gorgeous embossed lace.

Here's a close up:


Be sure to go see how my team mates used lace today! I hope you'll play along with us! ~Supplies~
Stamps:
Lace Edges, Life Lines (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Soft Suede (SU!); (Memory Box)
Ink:
Memento Rich Cocoa; Versamark

Accessories:
ribbon (SU!); flat back pearls (craft store); buttons (stash); linen thread; white detail embossing powder, heat tool


15 comments:

  1. That sentiment is actually more fitting to your cards...

    PS I LOVE your new blog avie!!!!!

    hugs and bigger hugs

    kj

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  2. Really so beautiful Barbara ....... your card made my morning :)

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  3. Hey Barbara!! Your faux lace is gorgeous! Very creative:)

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  4. THis is so pretty. I love the way you threaded the buttons Barb. Love your new pic too!

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  5. Barbara, this is so pretty!! I love you embossed the lace image with white EP...looks fabulous!

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  6. So pretty! I love the thread in the buttons!

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  7. This card is gorgeous! Love the faux lace.

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  8. Oh I just love how you've woven through the buttons, such a gorgeous delicate touch!

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  9. Really like the lace you created-pretty. Like the button treatment as well. tfs

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  10. Beautiful colors and design, Barbara! Wonderful blend of the lace, ribbon, and button threading looking! Lovely card!

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  11. Oh my goodness....what a GORGEOUS card!!!! I just love it!! BTW, great new avatar! ;)

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  12. Wow, Barbara, this is beautiful! It looks like a painting! You are such a true artist.

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  13. Barb, what a BEAUTY!!! Your faux lace is so unique and fab...love it and the the DP is awesome too!!! Hugs ~S~

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  14. Oooooh, that looks so neat!!! I love how subtle it is, but still gorgeous!

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