Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Just for fun - stripes and polka dots

I love the Girls' Paperie design papers.....sigh. So I decided to make a card that showcased the papers mainly.  All I did was add some die-cut felt roses and some pretty crochet lace.  I love the way the felt roses turned out - they went together like butter!















supplies: ivory cardbase, Girls' Paperie dps from the "Vintage Whimsey" and "Jubilee" collections, a strip of light blue cs, white crochet lace from Carole, leaves from some old fabric flower stems, Die-namics rolled rose dies, pink and blue felt scraps, Hero Arts CL490 Sending Smiles Messages, versafine onyx black ink

As I was reading my dashboard this morning, I came across Suzanne's post, where she mentioned a new (to me) challenge blog called City Crafter.  They are certainly NOT new - this is their 57th week!  The challenge there this week is "Stripes and Polka Dots" - what a coincidence!  So I'm entering this card into the challenge there.  Here is the lovely inspiration picture:

18 comments:

Kathy Martin said...

All right! You did try the flower dies with felt! Isn't it great? Your flowers and card look so pretty! I think the flowers roll better with felt, but then again, I've mostly use it with felt so maybe I just got used to doing them with felt?

Stella said...

And it turned out gorgeous! A lovely, feminine and romantic take on the challenge!

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful! Love your papers and wonderful for the challenge. The felt roses are perfect!

Unknown said...

Beautiful, Lin! I love those felt roses. They add just the right touch to your card! I must try felt, haven't done that yet. Love the challenge too...maybe I'll do something with polka dots!

Brenda said...

Thank you for teh inspiration Lin! I love how you used that beautiful paper! I also bought a sheet of it, just because I loved it, nothing else! Now I need to make something with it! Love your felt flowers!

donna mikasa said...

So pretty! The papers, the flowers...love this! Another "Lin" card!

Dawn T said...

this is so a "Lin" card.... very pretty and feminine looking. I have those dies but haven't used felt yet... stunning flowers.. I think it is the pretty colours... I only have bright felts... look like a trip to the haberdashery shop is in order!

DustyPenny (Joy Ott) said...

Great card, Lin!

Michelle said...

Lin,you will love the CCCB! I have been playing for awhile...the DT are fabulous!
I just love the card you made! I am smitten with those pretty felt flowers!

Barb said...

Love all the paper you used, Lin! So pretty! And wow, do I ever LOVE those felt roses! I just bought some felt the other day and need to get it out to play! Thanks for always inspiring me! Hugs! :)

Linda Breedlove said...

I just bought this paper... thank you for showing me what can be created with it. Love your card.

Judy1223 said...

Wow, Lin, I can see why you love those papers so much...just beautiful! I also love the felt flowers...did you make them? Amazing. I am amazed at how many challenges you find and you make such amazing cards for each and every one! Good luck with this one...this card is a winner for sure!

Ros said...

You know what ... this is beautiful! I love your flowers and those papers are gorgeous ... thanks so much for sharing this with us at CCCB

joy said...

Ditto what Judy said!! Your cards are always so inspiring and the way you keep up with the challenges is amazing to me!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Thanks for the enabling, I love Girls Paperie and that floral design is very pretty!!

Kathy said...

stunning sista!!!!!!!! So Linesque!! Hugs,Kathy

Unknown said...

Well your card looks amazing.. I am so glad you found us and played along with us at CCCB!

Virginia L. said...

You are so awesome with pattern paper!! Love how this looks---so gorgeous!!!!!!!