So here's what happened: my computer fizzled out on me last week and my friends in the computer department at work were able to fix my machine today. Good news, right? I am still getting caught up on things since I was away for work, hate that feeling.
The card that I am posting today didn't come easy to me because I so badly wanted it to be perfect. Needed it to be perfect. For that perfect someone, I insisted that it be perfect...has this ever happened to you? I made and remade it 3 times and ended with this...
Again, I am using the My Little Yellow Bicycle papers. The rounded scalloped paper is just so beautiful - there are sparkles along the dark green scalloped edging.
I love the matching stick pins too. Notice how I snipped the sharp ends off with metal cutters, so the recipient doesn't hurt herself? I really love how soft the colors are together, and how this ribbon seems to fit in so perfectly. I love polka dots! :)
I finished the card by spritzing it with some shimmer mist, which I made at home using the SU! shimmer paint mixed with rubbing alcohol. It's really pretty, and a few drops of paint goes a super long way!
As an aside, news here: I am just over the moon excited about the fact that my husband got a job after one year of not having one. I am happy for him because it seems like a great opportunity. And this weekend, I am super excited to be meeting up with fellow Doll, Amy Kolling, here in Boston...along with Christina MacLaren! Hoping Jessica Davis can join us too. Should be fun! I am really excited. :)
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Well, this is just totally beautiful!! I love all the sparkle and shimmer and the soft colors! Have fun this weekend!
Suzanne, this card is beautiful. I love the color and how the scalloped patterned paper is used. The glittery mist adds a nice touch. Congrats to you and your husband on the new job.
Oh, what a beauty! That subtle shimmer is so pretty, and I love the decorative edged paper. I'm sure the recipient will think it is just perfect!
SO excited to meet you this weekend in Boston! I can't remember the last time I went anywhere without my kids for dinner! LOL!
Such an elegant card! Love the colors and shimmers. So excited for you to be able to meet up with PTI friends. Wish I could be there. Have fun!
Oh WOW Suzanne, this is really PRETTY! I love how you used the piece of scalloped paper on this card (I know I've got some similar paper in my stash and I'm never sure how to use it). There are so many gorgeous details on your card, you certainly succeeded in making the "perfect" card for any recipient!
Well, I sure can tell you worked hard to come up with all this perfection! Every little detail is so well thought out - the snipped pins, the homemade shimmer mist, the rich mix of patterns. SO well done!
Have fun at the crafty meetup - I'm so envious!!!
Super cute card... I can tell you worked toward perfection.... You hit it!
Wow Suzanne! This is perfection! I love the shimmer and you were able to pick it up so well in your photo! Just gorgeous! (those stick pins add to the beauty too!)
I am soo excited to meet up with you this weekend too! I can't believe that we were able to coordinate it!! Thanks so much for working it into your schedule on my time! :)
Congrats on your hubby's job! See you Saturday!
It is perfect.
Gorgeously perfect.
So glad for your husband...
and you...
congrats on the new job!
And you and Amy have fun this weekend...
wish we could all get together and play!
Suzanne this is so pretty! I love that scalloped paper! I am so Excited for you and Amy! How fun to be able to meet up!
This is so pretty!
This card is so beautiful. I love the shimmer...and the papers you chose.
I really like the sweet boy/girl cards. And I can't believe the bliss card was a reject. I love it--the colors and design.
Beautiful blog here. Signed up to follow you.
I think it looks pretty perfect - love the pearls and those adorable hat pins!
~Meredith
This card is gorgeous...I love the placement of everything and the added shimmer especially!
WOW!! What beautiful cards you make!!! Love your designs so stylish and beautiful! Have to check out the rest now (-: !!!
Have a great week-end!
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