Thursday, January 5, 2012

Thanks, Selma!! Pink and Frilly

I was just dying to try this card. I have several punch around the page punches and use them quite often but I had gotten one of the deep edge ones (Wild Flowers) and didn't know the measurements for using it around the page. My Sis gave me this punch back in the summer and there were no instructions.  I was pouring over Selma's Stamping Corner, one of my favorite places, and she had a tutorial showing the measurements and how easy it was. Thanks, Selma!!! I am a happy girl. So, then I just had to make a card for Joan's Gardens challenge#1. This week, the challenge is to make a card or tag using some kind of hearts and use white with  pink or red. Also, do some kind of embossing. I did dry embossing with my favorite Cuttlebug folder, Textile.
I punched a few very small flowers with the Martha Stewart hydrangea punch and added gemstones to the centers. My heart punch is the Martha Stewart Lace Scallop Heart. The rest of my recipe is at the bottom of the post.

My card is also for the Queen for the Day on Splitcoaststampers and this week it is Wendy aka Wendybell. I took many liberties case-ing her card but I think there is a bit of a resemblance. Eek!
Her card is shown here. Well, they are both square. :-)

Also entering the challenge at Simon Says Stamp-New Something (My Wild Flower punch around the page is one I've had a while but never used until this card).

Paper Creations Ink #16 wants us to use die cut and/or punches
House of Gilli #24-Anything Goes



Recipe:
Stamps: Sentiment is from Studiog (no name) Bought at Michael's and I love it
Paper: PTI white cardstock, Stampin'Up! Pretty in Pink
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Martha Stewart Lace Scallop Heart punch, Martha Stewart deep edge (Wild Flower) and corner punch, Martha Stewart hydrangea punch, tiny clear gemstones, Scor-Pal for two score lines under embossing

24 comments:

Emily Keaton said...

So pretty and frilly, Benzi! I love all the white with pops of pink. :)

Dr Sonia S V said...

Benzi I love this Benzi-- you make white cards so well
Cheers
Sonia
cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Mary Marsh said...

this is so pretty Benzi-love the punch around the page-glad you figured it out-this is a real beauty

Marisa said...

Lots of lacy goodness on this one :) Great job and way to use those punches!

Hussena said...

this is so pretty i love the white and pink combo and the deep edge punch is simply fabulous!!!!

Basslady said...

sweet benzi, this is so adorable and romantic and tender and sweet!

you did a real GREAT job!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Selma said...

Benzi this is a gorgeous card. I am so happy I could help you with the measurements for using that type punch. I don't have that MS punch and think I need to get it. Thank you for joining us this week in our challenge at Joan's Gardens.







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Davi said...

Wow how fabulously beautiful this is Brenda!! So lacy and feminine!!

Carla S. said...

This is gorgeous, Brenda! I love all the punching and embossing! Such a beautiful valentine!

NanaConnie said...

Benzi, this is Incredible! Beautiful lacy effect. The splash of pink with all the white is a fabulous choice. WOW!

Bonnie said...

Wow, that's an awesome punch! I love all the textures and lacy look of this card!

Marjo said...

Gorgeous card, love all the punches! Thanks so much for playing with us at Paper Creations Ink.

xoxo Marjo

Unknown said...

wow this is a very pretty card like very much the punch that you use

Maria said...

Wow!!! You certainly rocked this card! Am lovin' the pink and frilly, so pretty! I have the same heart punch, and great way of draping them up at top of card! The wildflower page punch is super stunning! Truly, this is one fabulous card! Take care and have a great weekend, hugs!!:-))

Stef H said...

this is absolutely gorgeous! but then, even tho, i don't comment often, i'm a BIG fan of yours. i love everything you do. you're a huge inspiration to me in doing CAS.

thank you.

Joanne (jojot) said...

This is so sweet and feminine...love the punchwork...Happy New Year

Pam~ said...

So sassy and classy ... love it!

Heading to Once Upon A Scrapbook tomorrow with my crafting buddy. Hope to come home with some great goodies.

Lynnes old blog said...

Awww this is so pretty and girlie! Love all your punch work and such a lovley colour mix too!
Sorry I haven't been over for a vist recently ... sometimes I just don't know where the time goes!

nwilliams6 said...

Such a sweet, elegant, and delicate beauty Benzi! The recipient will love it. Hugz!

Carol L said...

There is so much texture on this pretty card that it's just a real treat for the eyes! I love that shade of pink too!

Joy said...

How perfectly pretty and dainty... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

Darlene Gabriel said...

This is beyond gorgeous - absolutely stunning! Those hearts are adorable. Love all the embossing. The PATP panel is so beautiful.

Carol Hurlock said...

The punch work on this card is amazing. I love all the lacy touches that make this so feminine and beautiful. It has a real WOW factor!

Pat said...

Your punch work is fantastic. Love this card, the embossing is a great touch. Thank you for joining us at Paper Creations Ink – Pat