Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A Father Is A Light

Welcome back to my last guest design team Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge :( I don't know about you, but I've had the time of my life, this month!
This week Betty is challenging us to "Use Those Unused Stamps In Your Set". That was a bit of a challenge for me since I actually use pretty much every stamp in each of my sets, so I decided to use a set that I don't use often enough. 


 

 I used Flourishes "Sailing Away" set colored in with Tombows and cut out with a craft knife. The frame, from a Graphic 45 paper, intrigued me while I was at my LSS. Then I saw Becca's Pleated Background I really wanted to try it. The pearls are from Zva and the underlying pleated paper and old fashioned tag, are from other Graphic 45 papers.

I cannot take credit for this card's pleated design, I saw Becca's (from AmazingPaperGrace.com) design and had to try it out, it was so pretty! I am a total fan of hers, since I found her blog, a year ago. I asked Becca for permission to use her design, and she, kindly said yes :) So all credit and honors go to Becca, who is so kind to this newbie card maker :) Thank you so much, Becca, you made this fan of yours, day, I'm so honored :) Please check out her blog, she has so many great cards and ideas, it's hard not to look and get inspired!

I have had so much fun and really enjoyed stretching my creative muscles with the Flourishes Design Team!! I would like to thank the amazing and incredibly talented Flourishes Team, for this wonderful and awesome opportunity. I am truly honored to have met and had fun with all of you. Everyone has been so amazing and nice :)
Now, I'm going to go enjoy the great eye candy on the rest of the Design Teams blogs :)
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24 comments:

  1. Karen WMarch 29, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    WOW, this is just awesome, I love her blog also and tried that design. I love what you did with this set and may need to try this myself, masculine cards are so hard for me to come up with ideas. Beautiful job and what a finish to a fabulous month of your designs.

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  2. Shannon WhiteMarch 29, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Wow, This is truly gorgeous! Love the etherial, story book feeling of it. I just love it! :-)

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  3. Theresa's StudioMarch 29, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Great card...good job on Becca's pleated design. Will be checking that out.

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  4. Silke LedlowMarch 29, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    OMG Amanda...the pleated background is the BOMB and it works so perfectly with this Set! FABULOUS CARD!!!I'm happy to hear you had a blast this month..it was a true pleasure having you and I'll be stalking you regardless :)!!! BIG HUGS ~S~

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  5. Cindy HaffnerMarch 29, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Amanda this is GORGEOUS!!~

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  6. petra,s cardsMarch 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    whowwwww this is gorgeous!!
    xx petra

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  7. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Wow!! This is amazing!! I love your pleated background!! Your trimming skill is beyond amazing!
    I'm so glad you joined us this month! You are one super talented paper crafter! I will keep visiting your blog like a stalker, lol!!

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  8. ElizabethMarch 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love your use of two sentiment tags, makes it look rich.

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  9. Princess Scrapper StamperMarch 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    This is one beautiful card!! I love it!

    Hugs
    Heather
    aka: Princessheather

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  10. Stacy MorganMarch 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    This turned out wonderful Amanda. I do like that pleated bg, beautifull done.

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  11. The Rubber MaidMarch 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    This is a very professional looking card..I mean that in a very good way. It's awesome and just love the pleated look. Pat

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  12. flourishesMarch 29, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Jaw dropping beautiful. You are right Becca is so creative and I'm glad you put her tips to good use. Great card.
    Jan Marie
    Flourishes

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  13. AngelMarch 29, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    You knocked it outta the park with this one! Awesome job using Becca's idea! Just gorgeous!!!!

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  14. Betty WrightMarch 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    GASP! Gorgeous, Amanda! The pleated background design and the cut work detailing on the ship is just amazing! Beautifully done! So glad to have you join us this month! Definitely will continue to check out your fabulous creations!

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  15. ellepauletteMarch 29, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Wow! This is so wonderful!

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  16. RhondaMarch 30, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    So elegant! This is absolutely amazing!!

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  17. Leslie MillerMarch 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is incredible! You have always made the most beautiful cards of any I've seen with this set. WOW!!

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  18. stampqueenMarch 31, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    This is an wonderful guy card - love the frame with the pleats - will have to pop over to Becca's....

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  19. Tammy HershbergerMarch 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Amanda, this is AWESOME! LOVE those pleats, and all the great details you added! It was GREAT to have you join us this past month!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Fabulous Amanda! Love the pleated technique and gorgeous colors!
    smiles,Deena

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  21. Lisa MincklerApril 1, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Crazy mad skills you have. :)

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  22. Joanne (jojot)April 2, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    wow....this is stunning

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  23. DebbieApril 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Unique, interesting ... WONDERFUL!

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  24. Dee JacksonApril 4, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Amanda, this is gorgeous!! I love the pleated paper. It has been a joy having you join us for the month of March. Your creations have been stunning:)

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