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Friday's challenge

Okay, I lied. I didn't get my scrap page up here. Sorry! I worked almost all day on my presentation and flyers for my events this weekend. I didn't play at all! I really want to get my pages done so I can display them Saturday so, don't give up hope!
I did take a few minutes to make a card for this week's blogger's challenge. Our challenge was to use Black, Red and Kiwi on a project. I got my new stamps yesterday so...an excuse to use them! I HAD to have these Fifth Avenue Floral stamps, they are gorgeous! I stamped the biggest bloom with real red classic ink onto whisper white and then used an aqua painter to add more real red ink and smear it around. You have to be careful doing this on whisper white cardstock. If you get too much water on it, it will bead up. I think I took it right to the bead point on this card. I added dazzling diamonds glitter all over to give it some class. The border along the bottom is the new Eyelet border punch from Stampin' Up! I love it! If you thought the scallop border was easy to use, this one is even easier!! I added a strip of red across the bottom above the eyelet border to give it the illusino of more layers.
I'm off to make my display boards and continue getting ready for tomorrow. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by the Cocoa Beach High school and check out the vendor fair going on. It is all to benefit the American Cancer Society. Hope to see you there!

Comments

Lynn Mercurio said…
WOW, Beckie...this is stunning. Love those roses...I can almost smell their lovely fragrance now! Awesome job.
Lisa Bohler said…
Gorgeous card! The coloring of the flowers is wonderful, especially with the DD glitter!
MJ said…
Ohh, very pretty. Another great new set. So fun to see so many using new sets. Love it.
Lisa Somerville said…
Stunning - just love those roses!
Ida said…
How pretty! Love the sparkle on your roses.
Lisa Martz said…
Just got that set! Isn't it lovely?! Very pretty!
Kerry D-C said…
Beautiful card, Beckie!!
Connie Babbert said…
Oh, I bought this set, too! I LOVE your card...great job with the challenge!
Very pretty, I like the colouring technique you have used.

:) Marcia
Patti Chesky said…
Okay, I wasn't going to buy this set. This card made me change my mind. Great card!!!
This is so pretty and elegant Beckie! Your blossoms turned out beautifully! :D
Lori said…
Stunning, Beckie! I almost added this set to my first order and I have a feeling it will be on my next one . . .
Selene Kempton said…
Simply Gorgeous! A wow!
Kristen said…
GORGEOUS card. I love the way you combined the color challenge. Great job!
Nikki Bond said…
Gorgeous gorgeous card! I love that set....and mine is on the way! Love how you used the colors! {SMILES}
Kim said…
Beautiful card! Good Luck at your fair!!
Very pretty, I love the red embossed flowers!
Unknown said…
This is just gorgeous, Beckie. Love everything about it!
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Jenni said…
Great card! I "tagged" you on my blog for you to post the 7th picture in your 7th photo file and then tag 7 people to do the same. Miss you girl!

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