Wednesday, May 11, 2011

It's a Challenge...a Three In a Row Game Challenge!


If you saw the Flourishes blog post HERE, you know we're shaking things up a bit this month for release week. One of the changes is today's challenge. It's a Three In a Row Challenge--you choose card elements from the graphic above and create your card accordingly. How fun is that?? Get all the details at the Flourishes blog HERE. 

I had a ball with this challenge and here's what I came up with using the new-and-now-available Wedded Bliss set. I played diagonally, from left bottom to right top, so I'm using "die cut", "flower", and "scallop" for my design, but it would also work vertically, right column top to bottom: "scallop", "ribbon", and "pearl". See how it works? Told you it was fun!!



I stamped the image of the toasting couple with Versamark on pale pink card stock and heat embossed with white fine detail embossing powder. Then I cut it out with a Labels One Nestabilities die and my Grand Calibur, matted it and popped it up on the base, which I cut out with my Grand Labels One dies. Then I added a white silk bow, a rose, and some pearls.

Since I didn't leave myself any room for a sentiment, I decided to finish off the inside and add it there.



Julie Koerber also has a card for this challenge to help inspire you--be sure to check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you'll give this game a try--you never know, you just  might win a prize :)

Don’t have time for the challenge? Well, click on over to the Flourishes blog to see how you could win – just by leaving a comment! One of us is today’s Mystery Blogger and if you leave a comment on both of our blogs, whoever the mystery blogger is will pick one winning name from all the comments on her 3 in a Row Challenge post! What an easy way to try to win Flourishes entire release!

~Supplies~
Stamps: Wedded Bliss (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Blushing Bride (SU!); patterned paper
Ink: Versamark; Smokey Shadow (PTI)
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Grand Labels One, Labels One Nestabilities; flat back pearls, ribbon, Prima rose; white fine detail embossing powder

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49 comments:

  1. petra,s cardsMay 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    whowwww gorgeous!!! great new realese and your colouring is so soft and pretty!!!
    xx petra

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  2. dpkennedyMay 11, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Very pretty! I love the floral on the outside and the beautiful stripe inside! Fun challenge!

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  3. PattieMay 11, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Absolutely beautiful inside and out! Love the embossed image and that pretty floral dp!

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  4. Emily KeatonMay 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Barbara, I just LOVE this beautiful pastel card. And the inside is so classy!! Thanks for the awesome inspiration with this fantastic new set. :)

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  5. RavengirlMay 11, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    What a gorgeous card! I love your perfect pearl accents!

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  6. RosemaryMay 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    absolutely gorgeous card!

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  7. Terri DaughertyMay 11, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Just beautiful! This set is wonderful for creating wedding themed cards and the bingo style challenge is a neat idea!!

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  8. ellepauletteMay 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Such a lovely card! I love these new images!

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  9. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Very pretty card! I am gonna give this a try if I can find my craft table under all the mess! TFS

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  10. stampqueenMay 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    What an awesome card!!! I love the shape and the flower!!!

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  11. DeliaMay 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Lovely card, such pretty colours. The three in a row challenge is great idea. Hope that I have time to join in....but just incase, please don't forget me! Lol!

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  12. Linda CarsonMay 11, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Beautifully done! Fabulous inspiration for this challenge!

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  13. Bev J.May 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Love the cut shape of your card, the embossing and the pretty papers!

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  14. denise g.May 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    This is really lovely! That bow is divine and I love the colors on this. Nice to see some "old fashioned" heat embossing, too. It still adds such class to a creation. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Sandy MMay 11, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful pink card!

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  16. AngelMay 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Gorgeous card!!!

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  17. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Truly a beautiful card.

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  18. kathy sMay 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    what a great card love your colours and this image is so sweet-great set thanks for the inspiration and chance to win

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  19. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    This looks perfect for a spring time wedding!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  20. Stacy MorganMay 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Very pretty Barbara!

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  21. Carol's Ink SpotMay 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This is beautiful! The card really does not need a sentiment on the cover as the stamped image says it all.

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  22. E. MarieMay 11, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    What a great card. The image in white on the pink is so pretty and elegant, along with that lovely bow and flower. Love the simple strip on the inside.

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  23. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Beautiful card...I have that paper and I am sooo going to CASE this ;)

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  24. pmmMay 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Such a very pretty card! The inside with stripe is very elegant too.

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  25. Suzanne CMay 11, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Oh how lovely and sweet!

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  26. TanyaMay 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Totally gorgeous! Love the floral, would be beautiful for a spring garden wedding.

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  27. ecpiercyMay 11, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    What a lovely card! Soft and elegant. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. CharlotteMay 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Oh, what a pretty card! Love the die cut shape. And, the paper is gorgeous!

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  29. MildredMay 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Labels One is my favorite die. Very pretty card and a fun challenge!

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  30. SusanMay 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    What a beautiful, soft and romantic card. Love the new wedding stamp images too.

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  31. MakalahMay 11, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Love the scalloped shape and how you used such pretty striped papers with the sentiment on the inside!

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  32. Isha GuptaMay 12, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Pretty pretty card.I hope to get time to play this fun challenge. Wish I had flourishes stamps thou, to double my chances.Thanks for the opportunity to win some.

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  33. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Wow that's inspiration for sure! Love the shaped cards and it's so soft and pretty. Gorgeous card.
    Beth Greco

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  34. Theresa's StudioMay 12, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Great release ...sounds like a lot of fun like this fun challenge. Beautiful card..lovely DP.

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  35. glofloMay 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win the new releases.

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  36. lisa808May 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Fun challenge--hope to play along tonight.

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  37. Tammy HershbergerMay 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful! LOVE the Labels 1 notecard, and the striped paper inside is so subtle and pretty!

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  38. ElizabethMay 13, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I love the silhouette done in white, very soft and wedding like.

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  39. Cindy LouMay 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful card, love the three in a row challenge too! Too much fun:) thanks for sharing!

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  40. Traci MMay 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wow, this is lovely!! I really like the focal image embossed in white...very striking and romantic with your papers and ribbon, Barbara!

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  41. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Beatiful card. I like your take on the 3 in a row. The white heat emboss image on the pink is lovely.

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  42. Theresa's StudioMay 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful card...so elegant!

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  43. Suzanne CMay 14, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful and Elegant! Love the soft pretty colors.

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  44. Sarah Milbourn Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorMay 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I love it! So elegant and so beautiful!

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  45. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I'm new to these challenges. This not only stimulates the creative juices, but is fun! The creations with the products just keep challenging all of us to keep getting better artistically. Your wedding card is beautiful.

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  46. Cindy HolshouserMay 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I'm hoping this is the correct place to post for a chance to win. The new sets are beautiful. I am most excited about the silhouettes in Wedding Bliss:)

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  47. LinMay 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I want her dress :))) Beautiful way to use this lovely new stamp set!

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  48. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uMay 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the elegance of this! The paper is beautiful and the bow is striking!

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  49. Lea L.May 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This card is so soft and pretty! I just love the sweet colors, and that flower accent is the perfect touch!!

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