Friday, June 12, 2009

Loving many things


This card took hours to upload because my photo editing software was giving me fits. UGH. . . but, hey, I finally got it all fixed. I am using Picasa 3 because I really love it and it’s FREE! Have you tried it? If you are looking for a nice photo editing program and don't want to spend any money on it, you might want to check out Picasa.

I managed to work 5 challenges on this card. My sketch is from SCS – SC229. My color combo meets 2 challenges kwernerdesigns color inspiration #44 - Choc. Chip, Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa and whisper white and Basic Grey #23 Color Combo Brown and pink or Pink and Green or Blue and Brown. Unfortunately, I can’t link to the Basic Grey challenge and now, whenever I try to go to the site I get an error that basically the blog can only be viewed by invitation only. I also managed to work 365 Cards challenge #79 – Mondays Manufacturer to use your favorite manufacturer in the majority of your card. I used Basic Grey. Then I added one more Basic Grey challenge # 19 which was a card recipe to use 2 patterned papers, 1 button, 1 ribbon & bow and 3 brads. I substituted pearls for brads only because I really couldn't find a brad I liked and I liked the look of the pearls.

I’m pretty stoked that I managed to get 5 challenges on one card. Not as good as Ginny over at my5bratz who managed to work 12 challenges into one card, but . . . .oh, heck, not even close. You really need to check out her card with 12 challenges and can find it here.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!



Stamps: SU Dreams du Jour

CS and DP: SU Choc. Chip, Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa and whisper white, Basic Grey Sugared

Inks, markers and coloring tools: SU Choc Chip

Extra goodies: glue dots, button, floss, Prima Obsession, pearls
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11 comments:

Ginny said...

LOVE the sentiment, FAB card..

here I was about to congratulate you on 5 challenges as MOST of the time I usually only do 2, 3 or 4 and now Im too busy blushing after reading the last paragraph ;0) thanks

Kim Scheerer said...

Love the layout!

Heidi said...

this is beautiful, I have been making some inspirational cards lately, I will post this next week I think. I love them.

Vicki said...

Beautiful card and great sentiment! I think 5 challenges is awesome! I have trouble zeroing in on one! LOL And, I agree with you about Picasa. It is a wonderful addition to my photo editing! Hope you have a blessed day!

Michelle said...

Wow! Great card!! I love that paper!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

Way to go getting 5 challenges into one card. I really like your patterned paper. And I like that the sentiment is your focal point. I have to remember to do that. I have a lot of boldly patterned papers that I can never find images to go with that don't compete. This is a good solution. And so pretty.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Michelle - this is a beautiful card! The pearls are a PERFECT touch! So pretty :)

Lynn McAuley said...

Love this beautiful BasicGrey creations!! What a gorgeous card!!

Jacquel said...

Lovely card Michelle and congrats on all the challenges! tfs!!!

loretta said...

Really pretty. Love brown and pink together, it is so classy!

Becky said...

You manage 5 and it takes me forever to manage 1 :). This is lovely. Love the design paper and the colors.