I'm still in shock that I made the Top 30 in the 2 Sketches 4 You Ultimate Card Showdown. There were over 400 amazing entries, and now that it's narrowed down to just 30, the competition is even tighter. There's some fabulous talent out there, and I'm blessed to be a part of it. Thanks to Kazan, Laura, and all the judges, and a big congrats to all the finalists.As I sat down to make this card, I knew I wanted to maintain my clean style, but just kick it up a notch. I really admire cardmakers who can pile on the embellishments, but that is SO not me. When I try to do that, it ends up looking like a hot mess.
These flowers actually started out white. I sprayed them both with my new Glimmer Mist (an Archiver's purchase over the weekend). I wish you could see them IRL--they're SO shimmery and pretty! Since I love texture, I framed them both on a piece of textured cardstock. And since Swiss Dots embossed on white is just about my favorite thing on earth, I had to add it here. A Martha Stewart punch, a sentiment (also from my Archiver's trip), and some bling finish it off.
So, wish me luck! Now I'm off to see what the other ladies created!
Stamps: All Occasion (Hero Arts)
Paper: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip textured, PTI white
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: flowers & rhinestones (Prima), Turquoise Blue & Pink Bubblegum Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Nestabilities circles, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Martha Stewart scalloped dot punch, dimensionals
72 comments:
Your card is beautiful Ann! I love the bling! Good luck with the card showdown!
So sweet! I love the bling flourish!
Pretty card Ann!! I love those colors together and your bling flourish is wonderful.
Oh this is my favourite! So beautiful. I see what you mean by piling up the embellishments, i tend to do that and sometimes it's a mess! :))
Good luck with the showdown, i sincerely hope you win, your cards are so beautiful.
Hugs xx
Pat
It's a simple, but beautiful card!
This is stunning and love this layout and colors.
This is so gorgeous. I cant believe those flowers were white!!! They are terrific.
Ann, this is AWESOME! You know I am a CAS kinda girl, but this has just the right amount of "extras"!!! And of course, the colors are right out of your banner, which I love so much! Good luck!
LeAnne
Good luck! This card is gorgeous! I love the colors you chose, and simple designs are always the most difficult!! I know what you mean about layering embellishments..I cannot make it work either!! Good luck and I will be rooting for you!!
I love this card! Your simplicity always amazes me. I'm also amazed at how you "color" your embellishments! Those flowers would look no where near as beautiful if I had done it. Great job on doing the border punch around a corner too! Love it! Good luck - I'll be keeping the fingers and toes crossed for u :)
I love the colors that you picked. Great card. :)
Congrats too!
Jessica Lynn
Congrats on being in the top 30!
Good luck in the final!
I, too, really love the Swiss Dots. Always look twice at cards that use them.
I can see I'm going to have to go out & get some Glimmer Mist! Your flower looks great!
Excellent job! Love the large flower! Good luck!
Beautiful, those colors just pop!!!!!!!!!
So pretty! I love the layout. Great card.
Fabulous card Ann! I hope you advance to the next round!!
BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATS!! first the top 30 then all the way to the finish line girl :D GO ANN!!!!
Ann, I hope you win the competition! Your card is the bomb. I just love your style.
Beautiful!!!
WOW love that big flower! I just got some of that mist myself but have not used it yet! Good idea to use a flower.
I have a few winged goodies to fly your way very soon. I just have to make you a card! Maybe next week :)
Ann,
Your cards are so simple and lovely...I really like them!
In addition to checking out your blog loveliness I also wanted to thank you for commenting on my Paper Crafts Connection blog. Your mom sounds like an amazing lady!
~Brandy J.
Ann, this is be-au-ti-ful! Gorgeous colors and I love the touch of bling!
(-: Heidi
love the bling on your card! great card!
Just beautiful.
Oh Ann....this is sooooo fabulously CAS! I can't believe your flowers started white! Your card reminds me of your blog header :) Truly magnificent job ♥sista♥!!! Good Luck!!!!!!
I'm not surprised you're in the top 30. You make fabulous, inspiring cards. How clever to spray your white flowers another color. I think you have just the right amount of bling without going overboard.
Wowza! First of all LOVE the colors and the swiss dots emboss is perfect! The flower and bling are so feminine matched with the scalloped edge! PRETTY!!!!
This is soooo beautiful Ann - Love the embossing and the bling
Good luck
Hugs
Kazan & Laura
Very cute! Love those swiss dots!
Very pretty card Ann! I love the Swiss Dots too :0) I love the flower and I'm sure I would love it more IRL!! Good luck this week
Soooo pretty, clean and fresh! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who is embellie-challenged! :) Good luck with the next round!
Great work Ann. Love the bling ebellishment! Keep up the amazing work =)
such a bright and happy card! love, love, love the colors!!!
Ann you SO rock!!! I can't believe the flowers started out WHITE!!! WHAT!!! You did such a great job colorizing them - I tried that once but it looked blotchy - yours are perfect! LOVE those colors and the bling is blingalicious!!! I ADORE you and feel so lucky to get to know you through blogland!!! Sending you a ton of hugs and love and highfives!!!!
Chai Cheers!
Sankari :)
As always, a masterful creation! Love all the elements here!
congrats!
Congratulations! Good luck with this next round! I really like the rhinestone flourish and the embossing/detail on the white cs.
Congratulations! This card is beautiful, very clean but so elegant. The border is fantastic too.
GORGEOUS card!!! Love this! Your submission was awesome. Glad you made it!!!
This is gorgeous, Ann! Congrats on being the top 30 finalists! Good luck ya!
what a stunner! Great card Ann! Wishing you luck in the contest! :-)
Love this card. Congrats! This card has the "perfect" amount of embellishments. TFS and good luck!
Beautiful card, love the flowers and the bling!! Good luck!
Lovely card.
Terrific card!! I love the clean look of it and those flowers are gorgeous!!
Fabulous, Ann! This card really pops!
Gorgeous take on the sketch Ann! Good Luck !!!!!!
Ver pretty! Love the colors, the border punch, the rhinestones... TFS!
Fabulous!!! Love the bling. :-)
Gorgeous! Good luck on the next round!
WooHoo Ann! Great job! Fabulous card, best of luck. Hugs, D
Congrats on making the top 30 Ann! Your card is gorgeous - very elegant :)
congratulations! I love this card!!
Oooh, this is gorgeous! Love how it's still clean and simple, but kicked up a notch!
Beautiful! Very simple but very elegant!
Gorgeous! Loving the colours and how you did the flowers with the Glimmer Mist - yummy!
Very pretty card! Thanks for sharing.
congrats you go girl! good luck with the rest of the contest :)
Congrats!!! WTG and good luck ... I'm sure you'll knock 'em dead!
LOVE this one, Ann ... CAS, but just a touch of elegance. Bee-you-tea-full!
This is just awesome Ann, great job!!
hugs
latisha
This card is gorgeous! I love the flower and gems!!!
Wish you good luck!
oh sweet Ann this is so gorgeous! love your bling my friend, love it!
A beautiful card Ann! I love the brown under those colored flowers, it really makes them pop! Best of luck to you! :)
What a beautiful card!!! Best wishes to you!
Such a pretty card!
I wish you good luck in the Challenge! Moreover, this card so charming and unusual!
ooh! super cute! Love those flowers and the rhinestones! The embossed paper is awesome! Love it!
Clouds :D
This card is gorgeous, Ann!!!!
i love this card! so pretty!
Wow, this just gorgeous Ann! I love the colours and that flower is fabulous!
I love the colors and the bling is such a nice touch.
Totally stunning!
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