Friday, March 20, 2009

Inside Out

Today's 365 Cards challenge was SO fun! You had to create a card that was mainly embellished on the inside.

I love the idea of a little sneak peek on the outside, then a *wow* surprise on the inside.

This challenge got my brain thinking in a totally different way, and I love how this one turned out!



Stamps: Short & Sweet (SU)
Paper: Kraft, PTI Ocean Tides & Berry Sorbet, PTI dp
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch & scallop dot punch, circle punch, rhinestones (The Paper Studio, Best Occasions), glitter pen (Sakura)

35 comments:

~amy~ said...

Ann...this is soooooo stunning..I love what you've done!!! Thanks for joining us!!! Happy Friday!

Gramrussell said...

Wow is right! What a great card. I haven't done anything like this before but maybe I will now that I see this. TFS!

Pam said...

Beautiful, Ann!

Cindy Haffner said...

Wow-zers so lovely.

Elizabeth said...

Oooooh, this is so pretty! I like the surprise on the inside

Jana said...

I love the bling. Perfect.

Ginny said...

what a fantastic idea...wonderful card, as always :0)

Susan (peebsmama) said...

What a fun idea! And what a great surprise for the recipient to open this simple card and have all the bling on the inside.

Leah said...

Ann! So stunning...love those colors too:)

Kristie Larsen said...

I love this card!! I love how simple and sweet it is on the outside and then BAM! Bling-da-dee-bling! LOVE IT!

Deb Neerman said...

I love it too! How cute and fun!! Great take on the challenge, Ann!

Karen Lee said...

I love the circle of bling!

Cassie said...

Ann, this is so beautiful!

Stamp and Smile said...

AWWWWWWW, you are right the WOW is in the inside! Such a awesome layout. I enjoy the BLING too!! I received my blog candy today... :) Thanks soooo MUCH!! Smiles.. :)

Becky Carafa said...

Wowie, so cool! Enjoy your break!

Unknown said...

Fabulous! Sweet and simple on the outside then you open it and KA-pow!
Love it!

(-: Heidi

Unknown said...

Very cool, Ann!!! I love how this challenge got folks thinking outside the box :)

Dolce Deb's Designs said...

Awesome job with this challenge I love the bling and the butterfly surprise inside great just wonderful.

Debbie/Phx AZ

Allison Rankin said...

Terrific! Love the butterfly, the bling and your color palette!

Jacquel said...

Wow! Your cards are lovely as always Ann...love the colors you used too! tfs!!!

Deanna said...

Wow gorgeous!

xiumaiyuki said...

what a teaser, Ann!!! I love it! It's so beautiful and *blinging* lolz. Love the way that butterfly is the focal point yet all the other details are eye-catchy as well. How did you get all the rhinestones to line up in that circle perfectly?

Kerry said...

This is great! I am going to have to try this too...thanks for the inspiration! :)

BLJ Graves Studio said...

I love this!

JoLynn said...

Cool idea. Love the bling!

Angie Tieman said...

What a fabulous card! I love this idea, must try it!

Elena said...

That is so creative and clever! Love it, Ann!

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Lovely, Ann!

jacque4u2c said...

Fantastic job! It is just such a treat to see what lies behind door # 1. ;o)

Shirley said...

How very very pretty! Love the simplicity and the bling and butterfly too!

Sparkly Pink Star said...

So beautiful :)

fishlips said...

wow are these cards ever so perfect....Love all the rhinestones and the pink poka dots butterfly is just priceless!!!!!

Anonymous said...

hey, this card is sweet! =)

Kathi said...

You know, I don't think you ever make a clunker card.

These are just great. Love them!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the simpliest of the 1st card... great stuff!