Friday, January 16, 2009

3rd Double Feature... and it's Friday!!!

Happy Friday stampers!!! Crazy weather we are having in Minnesota... the -25 to-35 below temps.... BURRRRR BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE! I'll be in my fuzzy slippers and drinking lots of hot cocoa... :)

Today I have a 3rd Double Feature to share!! I took the same colors, DP, and Nestie's Label die for both cards and just changed things up a bit! The first card I sponged around the Thinking of You using the Nestie's Label One die as a stencil to get he nice white edge.

Next I did the same around the larger Label die using Perfect Plum to give a deeper tone. I used my new MS Dove punch and embossed them using a Pearl EP to give an elegant touch. Also the swirls by the doves are embossed using SU! Plum Perfections EP (Retired).

The 2nd card I JAZZED it up by using my acrylic gold metallic paint on a chipboard flourish, adding Prima paper flowers, 1/2 back pearls, giving dimension by layering, etc.

Below is a close up shot to get a better look!!

Have a super great Friday bloggers!!! I'll be blog surfing during the weekend. Make sure you get some stamping time in and Smile!! Thanks for the visit!!! I LOVE it when you do...

Michelle :)

Stamps: SU! Elegant Greetings, Finest Flourishes and Hero Arts Paper: SU! Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla, More Mustard, DP All my Memories Ink: SU! Perfect Plum, VersaMark, Pale Plum Other: Nestie's Label One Dies, scallop scissors, paper piercing, 1/2 back pearls, dimensionals, organdy ribbon, sponges, MS dove punch, SU! Plum Perfections EP, Making Memories Chipboard Flourishes, gold brad, Prima paper flowers, etc.

17 comments:

Paula Barin said...

Gorgeous cards!!

Patty (SCS-pepperrn) said...

Oh, these are so pretty. purple is my fav color!

patty

Susan (peebsmama) said...

These are both really terrific. So much detail on them.

Debbie Pamment said...

Hi Michelle - boy have you been busy while I was away. I always love what you do and these are no exception. The colours and layouts are divine.
I can't believe you haven't received a blog award before now - you would have been on my list! Thanx for passing one on to me - has given me the incentive to get back to work woth a smile!
Take care xXx

Alberta said...

These cards are absolutely lovely! I love the color combinations. The sponging add such a soft and subtle touch of color that adds to the elegance and richness of both cards. Fabulous as always!

Cindy Haffner said...

Beautiful, I love those colors.

Debbie Pamment said...

Hi Michelle - me again!!! Have a little something on my blog for you! Stay warm!

Atty said...

Very pretty card. Very nice details and wonderful color combinations. Also want to say thank you for stopping by our blog.

Donna

The Country Rose said...

Hi Michelle! Thanks for visiting our blog today! I have been browsing your blog and love all your cards! This one is just beautiful! Love the colors!

Barb

Anonymous said...

I just found your blog and you do beautiful work!!

Ramona Michaluk said...

Gorgeous cards Michelle - just love the colours and the flowers.

So pretty and perfect Spring colours - just like a patch of pansies in the garden! Awesome!

Shelley said...

Love your double posts! You go! So many beautiful elements on these cards. I just have to study each of them and take them in.

I had been meaning to ask you about your blog header. Now I know it's from your garden. You must a have an incredible water feature. I'm going to a winter gardening fair in two weeks at the local CC. One of the classes I'm taking is economical water gardens. Thanks for sharing!

Ann said...

Mmmm, gorgeous, gorgeous work! I love those colors! :D

LeAnne said...

Wowza! These are stunning! I love that gold chipboard---something I hardly EVER use on cards, but this really adds a polish to these already-gorgeous cards!
LeAnne

Anonymous said...

WOW - Michelle - all three cards are gorgeous!!! Love the devine colors - wowza for sure!!!

Joan Ervin said...

OMG, Michelle, these are such gorgeous designs!!! First of all, I LOVE the colors and what awesome layouts, images, and enbellies...stunning work!!

Shirley said...

wow! the colors and the whole design is just beautiful and elegant too! Love those pearls girl!