Monday, February 13, 2012

Big Wish



Hi there. This weekend FLEW by, didn't it? It was a productive weekend for me. I started painting our rec room walls and stairwell on Saturday, made this card on Sunday morning, went to a (very COLD...OMG, brrrrrr!) 5k run with a couple running buddies, came home and did some more painting. I just have to do a second coat on three walls some night this week and I'll be allllll done. It's lookin' GOOD down there. The fresh coat of paint on the ceiling, stairwell and walls has made a HUGE difference. Very exciting! :)

So anyway....you're here about the card, right? :) I made this one for the Viva la Verve Week One Sketch:



Stamps are from Verve's "Big Wish" set, the banner sentiment (die from MFT) is up on foam tape, the My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Girl papers are machine stitched, the edges of the ivory panels were distressed with my fingernail, I colored the image with Copics, and Stickles were added to the cake and flower for extra sparkle. I think I'll send this card to my aunt. Her birthday is coming up next week.

Okay, that's it for me today. I gotta get to work now. Have a great Monday, all!

18 comments:

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful birthday card! I just realized I don't own that set! ack! LOVE the addition of the rhinestone swirls too! Love what you did with that sketch! I just did the same one yesterday and it's super CAS....lol Must re-visit it and add stuff like you have done here! Fantastic!

LeAnne said...

Just love this, Denise! That sketch is so fun---lots of ways to use some pretty papers! You have been a busy bee, good for you!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, so pretty Denise. Love the pretty image, the papers... the blings look lovely. :o)

Marisa said...

Great take on the sketch. Loving the touch of bling. Well done on all the painting! Make sure to show us some pics :)

Elizabeth Allan said...

Beautiful color combination and the bling swirl is fantastic!

Sue said...

Hi Denise
a gorgeous card, lovely image & colouring, pretty papers & design. fab stitching, sue,x

Amy Johnson said...

Wow! What a beautiful card! I love the colors/papers, those crystal swirls, and how you did the sentiment.

Carol L said...

Such pretty papers and bling! CUTE!!

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card, love the beautiful papers.
luv
Debby

Wanda Cullen said...

LOVE this pretty card and a great use of this sketch! Beautiful coloring!

marilynwillauer said...

I'm in love with this card!!! Your cake/flower are terrific. . .just simple elegance!!

Cathymac said...

Soooo pretty, Denise! Love the feminine colors, the bling, and the wonderfully colored birthday cake...beautiful!

JD/ Jill said...

I really like this card! So pretty (and elegant Looking) Happy Valentine's day to you. Yesterday, I managed to get to one of my favorite Scrapbooking stores...I'm sure you know which one I mean...wish you were there too...

Shannon White said...

Oh this is Super Pretty Miss Denise! Just Love the Lovely dp's and the Bling! and your Cake looks Fabulous! Yur Aunt is going to Love this! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

What a sweet card. Love the simple but pretty layout! And ... such soft gorgeous colouring! Have a great day! Hugs xxx
PS You made me tired just thinking about all you have done!

Sue from Oregon said...

A very sweet card...love the soft pastels you used. Good luck on your painting.

dpkennedy said...

I love this layout and the sweet papers you used! Very pretty!!

I painted the wainscot in my bathroom yesterday. It's amazing how a fresh coat of white paint can make such a huge difference! Happy painting :)

Jodi Collins said...

This is gorgeous Denise! LOVE the bling and these papers!