Use What youv'e Got

I came across another challenge I wanted to try on Joanne B's blog.  The Challenge is "What you've got".  She challenges you to use what you have on hand and gives you some guidelines as well.  For this challenge we were to use Bali Breeze Paper and make a Long Card, one that fits in a legal envelope.  FUN!  So, I stamped this card this morning and am just now getting a chance to post it. 

   I got to use my new Stitched Exotics stamp set today for the first time!  And I have been wanting to cut out that flower from the Bail Breeze Paper and make a card with it for a long time, the one in the center. 

  In this close up photo you can see the fun details better.   

For the card base I used Textured Cardstock and wheeled it with the "It's Beautiful Jumbo Wheel".  Click HERE to see how you can get this wheel for FREE!

I stamped the Pumpkin Pie flowers from Stitched Exotics in Craft Ink and embossed them with Iridescent Ice Powder, and did the same with the smaller Taken with teal flowers.  The silver brads were colored with the Versamarker, dipped in Iridescent Ice and embossed as well.  So, this card has a lot of shimmer to it.  I love that.  Glitter is my friend!  The saying, from the Happy Everything Set is stamped in Whisper White and embossed with White powder.

The scalloped edge I made with the scallop circle and 1-3/8" circle punches.  First punch the 1-3/8" circle, then, punch the scallop circle punch around that.  This will create a ring.  Cut a slit in the ring and begin to bend the each scallop to create a straight line of scallops. Now, adhere it where you want a scallop edge.  And, I personally love my scallops with a polka dot from my white gel pen.

So, I am undecided if this will be my Mom's birthday card.  I might  use it or, I might make one that matches the painting I got her for a gift.  Her birthday is tomorrow, but I am inspired by the painting to stamp a card, so if time permits (there are dishes waiting for me, ugh!)  I plan to stamp a matching card, if so I will certainly share that!  Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'

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Comments

[Jessie/Knightrone]

Well, if you were in a hurry, you can't tell it!! I am happy to say, I was fully ready BEFORE DH was, so I didn't get in any trouble!! Hope you had fun at your event and have a great day!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!

[Courtney]

This is gorgeous! Great job! I'd also love to see a pic of the painting you got her and your card if you got a chance to do it! I totally understand about dishes, though. :)