Well, I have missed the Waltzingmouse sketch challenge the last couple of weeks, and I haven't played at the Play Date Cafe for way longer than that! So this week's new challenges from them were just the thing to get my motivation and mojo going!
I have based my card on this fabby sketch by the very talented Kelly Schirmer:
And for colour inspiration, get a load of these yummy colours:
I have made a Wedding Day card for a special friend I made through blogging - yes I mean YOU Miss Ruby McGuire!
I'm kind of hoping that Ruby will miss this post, but if you do get here, Congratulations to you both, I'm so happy for you!
So following the sketch, I created the doily using the little crown builder from the Dainty Doilies Sml set from WMS. The papers are from My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline set (I Heart those papers!) and Melissa Frances 5th Avenue blue damask patterned paper. I layered the papers directly onto the shaped card by Craftwork Cards, and just trimmed around the edge.
I added some grey silky crush from The Ribbon Reel, and some Pink Velvet Ribbon, also from TRR.
I added a beautiful big rose, (from TRR) slightly sponged with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, and as a final flourish I added some gems, pink pearls and some grey pearl drops - well it is a wedding card, and if you can't use gems and pearls together for a wedding I don't know when you can!
I really enjoyed making this, mainly because it's for someone special about to have a very special day!
I am entering this into the following challenges:
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge
The Play Date Cafe
Tuesday Throwdown
Crafty Catz
Party Time Tuesdays
One Stop Craft Challenge
Thanks for stopping by,
Pauline
42 comments:
So pretty Pauline! Love the mix of WM stamps and the pretty Melissa Frances DP! That ribbon treatment is so elegant and fancy looking!
What a lovely card Pauline - and it is so much fun making a card for someone you know and for a special event. The colours are beautiful and you've got a real sense of occasion going with the rich fabrics and the glitz and glamour! Vicky x
How pretty Pauline. Love the velvet ribbon and pretty bloom. :)
Hugs~
so nice card. Lovely colors. Love from Holland.
Love the soft colors!!! Pearls and gems....look wonderful!! Lovely card!!!
Beautiful card Pauline! i'm sure Ruby will love it. Thanks for joining us this week at The Play Date Cafe.
This is such a stunning card Pauline. Love the colours and papers.
Hugs
Caz x
It's a beauty Pauline! A perfect weddingcard!
Hug
Christine
Gorgeous!!! I love the beautiful shape, elegant papers and lovely flower! I'm sure Ruby will love it!
This is so so pretty! I love your approach to the sketch!
Another stunning card Pauline..gorgeous colours and I love the shape
Anne
Wowzers! So Pretty Pretty Pauline! Love your Wonderful shaped card and the lovely velvet ribbon and Gorgeous sparkly rose! Wonderful take on the colors and sketch too! So glad you could join us at Tuesday Throwdown!
8-)
Hugs
Shannon
So very pretty. You have made up for all your missed challenges, and then some. That flower is so gorgeous.
GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS! Ruby is a lucky girl, not only to be getting married but to receive all of the BEAUTIFUL cards her blog friends are making and sending to her! I LOVE the colors and the papers and the gems and the WM stamps! A real winner in my book!
This is gorgeous Pauline, a real stunner!! I love the smoky colours!! beautiful card! Thank you so much for playing along with us!
Super gorgeous, Pauline! YOu pulled out all the stops for our dear friend, Ruby. :) It's been fun seeing cards that Ruby will receive, from you and Sue Lelli. I have one on my blog today for Ruby! I think it should have arrived to UK by now.
Hugs!!
Wowzer Pauline this is really GORgeous!! I love the combo of dps and rushed ribbon and flower are icing on the cake! Im sure your friend will be delighted :)
Whoa, this is great Pauline, love the patterned paper and how you created your own stamped doily. I love the shape of the card and that beautiful ribbon. Your friends are going to love this card.
Oh wonderful beautiful card Pauline.
luv
Debby
Such a really pretty card, Pauline. Love all your embellishing and pretty papers x
Wow, what a lovely, romantic card! I love the touches of glitter and bling!
Stunningly gorgeous! Thanks for partying with us at Party Time Tuesdays!
Melissa, PTT DT
Oh it's gorgeous Pauline I love your card, well done for all the challenges too:0) xxx
This is so beautiful Pauline what a fabulous flower and ribbons love this Hugs Elaine
I just love this Pauline. Your unique design and the blue sponging around the edges are such nice touches..Your flowers are beautiful and goes so wonderful with your delicate design.
Hi Pauline, This is so pretty! What an elegant card - so extra special with all the extra embellishments. That ribbon treatment finished off with that gorgeous rose and foliage are stunning!
WOWZA! What an elegant card, Pauline! I just love the sentiment inside the doily image! The rose and velvet ribbon over the seam binding is a fabulous touch...not to mention the delicious shape and patterned papers! SO GORGEOUS!
Ohhhhh I'm SO sorry!!! I'm just doing my rounds and came across this beautiful wedding card! Woohoo, it's for little ole me!! Aww thank you for thinking of me. I'm a very lucky girl with all of my blogging friends making me wedding cards. I will have my own blogland gallery soon lol. Your card is just gorgeous, can't wait to see the real thing x
Oh my! What a gorgeous shaped card! Over the top ribbon treatment. Love the pink trim and beautiful flower! One amazing card...great job, Pauline! Take care, hugs!!:-))
Oooo! LOVE the shape of your card, Pauline! And those luxurious textures are fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!
WOW!!! This is soo pretty! LOVE all your wonderful details - perfect design!
Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Waltzing Mouse!
Absolutely gorgeous take on the colour inspiration.
Hugs
Desire
Beautiful card Pauline, the soft colours are perfect for a wedding card...lucky Ruby to receive it :0)
I also love how you interpreted the sketch.
Jenny x
It'salweays to have a look at a winner; and this IS a winner. I am speechless!
Your card is very pretty, with so much beautiful details.
What a gorgeous card Pauline! I love the shape and the flower. Ooooh, and the tissue border.
Gorgeous wedding card Pauline! The tissue under the felt ribbon is so creative and beautiful, and I love the stripes with the damask.
That is very beautiful Pauline, love the pretty ribbons too!
A lovely shaped wedding card Pauline! love the stampings you used on this!
Oh, how lovely! I really like the sponging in blue! Thank you for joining us for a sketch this week :)
Very pretty!!! Love the soft feel of this!
I always love a shaped card. And this one is a beauty! Love the stamped doily framing the sentiment and the pleated ribbon is lovely!
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