Saturday, September 24, 2011

Fabulous Challenge at . . .

JOAN'S GARDENS!    This week's challenge is a TWO-PART challenge.  First Joan lets us know what the requirements are for the challenge card and the last item on the list is to 'make a matching box' ... which you need to go to Selma's blog for instruction!  FABULOUS ideas ... both the card & box!

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First I'd like to share my CARD with you.  Purple is my favorite color, so I was thrilled to be able to use it today and as a matter of fact, the person I have in mind for this creation also likes purple!  And, since she doesn't follow my blog (too busy with 15 grandkids to be internetting, LOL) I don't have to worry about her NOT being surprised come January!!!


In this close-up, you can see that I have added a little purple chalk to the upraised portions on this beautiful Marianne (DS0908) embossing folder.  The chalk I used is Pebbles Inc. Jewel Tone Pearlescents.

Items used on the card & box are:
Papers:  White cs, Deep Purple cs, K&Co. (Floral Bouquet) designer paper
Stamps:  Penny Black (card sentiment), Inkadinkado (box sentiment)
Inks:  Versamark
Accessories:   Spellbinder Classic Circle Dies,  Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches, Cheery Lynn Designs (DL103) Italian Flourish Doily Die, Kaiser Lavendar Pearls, Deco Art Glamour Dust, Quickie Glue, Ranger purple embossing powder, Michael's ribbon

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Here is my card & box set!  Didn't they turn out beautifully!  I am SO PLEASED and I know my friend will be thrilled too!  (items in bold print were purchased at Joan's Gardens)  If you've never visited Joan's Gardens ... now's the time!  She (along with designer, Selma) not only has a fabulous challenge every Thursday ... but Joan has a wonderful selection of crafting products and she only charges what it costs her for shipping!

Other Challenges:
Card Makin Mama - Punches (butterflies)
Inspire Me Friday - Anything Goes
Lily Pad - Bling
Raise The Bar - Things with Wings (butterflies)
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Things with Wings (butterflies)
Pixie Dust Studio Pixie Challenge - Circles (on lid of box)
Rainbow Lady's Challenge - White Space
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Digistamps4Joy - Anything Goes
 Flutter By Wednesday - Use a butterfly
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Dies and/or Punches


Well, it's the last weekend before hubby goes back to work after being off for 3 weeks on vacation.  WOW ... that time went by SO FAST!!  We didn't do any fancy trips but we did get a lot of projects done around the house (inside & out) and enjoyed our time together.  Being able to sit out on the deck and enjoy coffee in the early morning ... out to eat at some new restaurants in the evening ... and just spending time together discussing our plans for his upcoming retirement in April was wonderful!!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Darlene
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23 comments:

  1. Joan FrickerSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Darlene, I absolutely love this.
    You really did a fantastic job!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Joan's Gardens weekly challenge. Great job!

    Joan
    www.atjoansgardens.com

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  2. LanaSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh WOW Darlene this is one of your best by far I love the whole card and the box is amazing the sparkle is the topper for sure!Beyond Fabulous in my book!
    Hugs

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful card, that shade of plumb/purple is very pretty.

    Hugs, Lori m

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  4. Maureen RussellSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh Darlene, this project is absolute exquisite!! I adore purple too! Isn't that funny? I'm sure your friend will love this card and don't be surprised if there is a tear or two of joy! Great work & thanks for sharing.

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  5. Elizabeth SanchezSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    love this! thnx for playing with us at cmm!!

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  6. JoySeptember 25, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Super elegant and beautiful cards, really love the embossed feature and the colour combo perfect... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

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  7. Rainbow LadySeptember 25, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Purple my favourite colour too so I would love to receive this one. Fabulous. Thanks for sharing
    Love Cynthia x

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  8. Jo NevillSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Very pretty, I love the colour combos you have used and your pretty details.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week.

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  9. EllisSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Gorgeous card! =)
    Thanks for joining us at Digistamps4joy!
    Hugs, Elenor

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  10. carolSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    ooh wow fabulous creations, thanks for joining our challenge at CRAFTY RIBBONS, X Carol

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  11. starcylSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    This is super and I love purple too so really like it. Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Lady's this week.
    Jenny x

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  12. EllisSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Thanks for your comment on my CDACPC card! =)
    Hugs, Elenor

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  13. JulieSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful card, love all of the embossing! Thanks for playing along at Raise the Bar.

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  14. LatriceSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    This is stunning. I love to perfectly placed bling on those butterflies. Great job and thanks for entering our challenge over on the Lily Pad.

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  15. DanniSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wow!! What truly beautiful cards!! Love them! thank you for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

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  16. CleotaSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    In love with that doily die / embossing folder! Fantastic card. Love all the different embellies you've added. Thanks for playing along with us at Little Miss Muffet Challenges!

    Cleota
    DT Member

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  17. gina gSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Wow this is one beautiful card i love the colours. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ribbons and good luck. luv gina xx

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  18. Cards By MISeptember 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    A fabby creation you have made. Looks very pretty. Thanks for playing with us over at TPS this week.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  19. Mary JSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Simply stunning! Thx for joining us at Flutterby Wednesdays!

    Mary J x

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  20. KazzaSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Wow ...This is so gorgeous. Love the embossing on the card. thanks for joining us at Southern Girls. xx

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  21. ShirlSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Card and box is stunning and I love those butterflies sitting on all that yummy embossing.

    Thanks for sharing with us at Little Miss Muffet Challenges.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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  22. UnknownSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    very beautiful card

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  23. CatSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    What a gorgeous card! Love the butterflies! Thanks for joining the Pixies at Pixie Dust Studio this week!

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