Saturday, March 27, 2010

So Many Challenges and So Little Time

This design is for three different challenges.
Card Patterns: 
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/03/sketch-57.html,
Embellish Magazine:
http://embellishmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/embellish-stitching-color-challenge-sponsored-by-your-next-stamp/, and last but not least
Moxie Fab World:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/03/picking-up-pieces-challenge.html  

I didn't start out designing for all three, but it just turned out that way.  I started with the Embellish color challenge.  I love this color combination.  So soft and pretty.  I always love kraft.  They do require stitching, and I thought the patterned paper that I chose looked like faux stitching.  Well, then I saw the new sketch for Card Patterns, and I loved it.  I had to give it a try because the prize is from Hero Arts!  Yeah!  I did not stray far from the sketch.  Actually, I like this sketch and hope I have time to enter an additional card.  Lastly, I saw that Moxie Fab World is having a paper piecing challenge and this flower is definitely pieced!







The papers I used are from s.e.i. and Sonoma.  By the way,  they both came from my wonderful prize package that I won from the Card Patterns anniversary celebration.  Thanks again, Card Patterns.  I am so enjoying all these goodies.  The flower is from Outline Rubber Stamps and is stamped with Versafine smokey gray.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts Happiness Messages (CL148) and embossed in white.  Ribbon is from Michael's and the pearls are from K and Co.

29 comments:

  1. Nancy, just found your blog, first love your card, second your quote is fabulous, never heard the crafting experience put so well.

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  2. I love your card, such sweet colours and amazing flower!Sending you hugs over the ocean.

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  3. Oh, Nancy, I love your card! Beautiful flower and I love those flowers, too! Good luck in the challenges!

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  4. this is very pretty, Nancy! love how you pieced the big flower!

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  5. Pretty card! Thanks for playing at Card Patterns!

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  6. Awesome card for the CP challenge! Love the color combo and you used them so beautifully!

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  7. GORGEOUS card Nancy!!! LOVE your colours and take on the Card Patterns sketch!!! Crossing my fingers and toes for you :)

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  8. What a beautiful card, Nancy! Love what you did with the Embellish colors & CP sketch!

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  9. Very pretty, love your use of the kraft and great job on all three challenges! So glad you could join us in the Embellish challenge.

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  10. Nancy this is very pretty..love that soft color you have used...I am joining also this challenge and thanks for write on HA discussion thread...hugs, your flickr Friend Monika Reeck

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  11. Congrats on your win on this post from CardPatterns I never know that was you....lucky girl....http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/03/sketch-52-super-six_08.html enjoy your yummy goodies Nancy I wish I was a lucky girl LOL (just a joke Nancy...)

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  12. Nancy this is a stunning card and a great take on the sketch, good luck with the challenges!

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  13. So soft and pretty, gorgeous focal flower! Your blog header is so so wonderful!

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  14. Love your card, the colors are yummy together!

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  15. Again a great card! Thanks so much for playing with Card Patterns this week! xx

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  16. Very nice! Thanks for taking on an Embellish challenge.

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  17. Hey Nancy! Thanks so much for entering the Picking Up the Pieces Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)

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  18. Congrats on your win Nancy - just saw it - so so happy for this recognition for you!!

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  19. Congratulations on your wins, Nancy!!! This card is fab, I love it! So well deserved, I am happy for you!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  20. WOOHOO, congrats on your win, Nancy! Beautiful card!

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  21. Beautiful card and wonderful paper piecing! Congrats on being highlighted at Moxie Fab World. I also love your banner with the photo of your parents; how special!

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  22. Huge congrats at the Moxie Fab win! So happy for you!

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  23. Well, looks like I previously commented, but just wanted to congratulate yo on your MFW win! Great card.

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  24. Congrats to you, Nancy! This card is truly a winner...not to mention Moxie Fab too!!

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  25. What a lovely card! Congrats on your Moxie Fab win!
    Please come by and visit me on my blog at
    www.scraphappystudio.blogspot.com

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  26. Hi Nancy,
    Thanks for your sweet words and a big congratulations too for your beautiful card. The way you put the flower together is fantastic!

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  27. Wow Nancy, you really know how to combine challenges! This card is wonderful! Thank you for participating in the Embellish Color Challenge!

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