Enjoy The Little Things...
Happy Friday!! I hope you all had a good week! I know I've been pretty quiet the last couple of days...but my kiddos were really needing some extra attention from me....AND, I had a good friend of mine come to visit me yesterday! Woohoo! It may seem silly that I'm so excited about that...LOL...but because of how far from town we live, we rarely get any visitors.
Well...you know what Friday means! It's time for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge! You can see the sketch HERE...as well as instructions for playing along.
This card was very easy to make! :-) I embossed the enjoy onto the patterned paper (because the e.p. gives it a bolder black color). I stamped the little flower on the layer underneath "enjoy".
I added some felt flowers and brads for embellishments. For the bottom right panel...I used an oval instead of a rectangle. Can you believe it???? There is not one rhinestone, pearl, or any Stickles or glitter!!!! LOL!
To see some more samples for Beate's sketch, check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have made! I know I can't wait to see what gorgeous creations they came up with!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Enjoy Every Moment Paper: Old Olive, Basic Black, Rose Red, Bali Breeze DP Ink: Basic Black, Versamark, Old Olive Other: Black e.p., Lg. oval punch, corner rounder, Black grosgrain ribbon, Black specialty ribbon, 1/2" circle punch, Black brads, Felt Flowers (from Felt Fusion)
Very lovely card. I like the colors you chose.
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | January 25, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Always beautiful, your work. I love how clean and elegant yet FUN this is!
Posted by: jenn | January 25, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Just beautiful, Laurie! So clean and perfect! LOVE the colors!
Posted by: Charmaine | January 25, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Yes, I was right...I knew you would it out of the water with this one. I love your black contrasts and the texture of your webbed ribbon and felt. This is so pretty, Laurie. LOVE IT! Oh, and your life out on the ranch sounds like heaven on earth to me. I love it when you talk about that.
Posted by: Lori Craig | January 25, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Gorgeous card, Lori! I love how it is elegant and fun at the same time. I guess, I DO need that set, don't I? I love the ribbon you used!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | January 25, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Man... I haven't even touched this set yet. You totally inspire me! LOVE every single detail, as always!! Have fun with your friend! :)
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | January 25, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Love that shade of green with red,the black just pops it fantastic card.
Posted by: flossie | January 25, 2008 at 08:53 AM
From "soft & wispy" to the "classy & bold" of today's card, you always provide a wonderful stamping treat. I stop by every morning and if there are no new posts, I just look at your other pictures again and find new inspiration. I'm glad you had some play time with the little ones.
Posted by: Kiko | January 25, 2008 at 08:57 AM
I love the colors and the DP :) (strange thing, I thought it was a stamped background, lol).
Posted by: Estivalia | January 25, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I have to say I just absolutely LOVE this card! That black just makes it pop!
Posted by: Lisa | January 25, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Such a beautiful card! The black and green make a such a statement. Love it!
Posted by: Danielle | January 25, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Love that webbed ribbon, Laurie -- and the embossed sentiment on designer paper really pops! Great accent with the felt flowers, too!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | January 25, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Great card! Love the brads on the flowers!
Posted by: Kim | January 25, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Super cute Laurie! I love samples using this set..a cute set but it takes some time working with it to get a great sample!
Posted by: Crystal | January 25, 2008 at 10:11 AM
So cute Laurie! I love seeing samples with this set as I love the images in it but have found I really have to play with it to get something I like.
Posted by: Crystal | January 25, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I love this card. I love how you used the same DSP for all the different layers with a touch of black. And the flower fusions for your letter is such a perfect touch. LOVE IT :)
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | January 25, 2008 at 10:22 AM
This is so awesome, I love all the little details !
Posted by: laurie Serino | January 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM
This is a beautiful card for Beate's sketch! I just checked out the rest of your blog ,and you are one truly talented woman so I know I will be back for more! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | January 25, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Love this -- just the right balance of detail and "clean" look. That spider-web wide ribbon is WONDERFUL!
Posted by: Julie (Joypup on SCS) | January 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM
I love how you added the Felt flowers for the "o". Gorgeous card and I may have to CASE that idea sometime. Love It!
Posted by: Jenn D | January 25, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Great card! I love the layering on it!!
Posted by: Tracy | January 25, 2008 at 09:49 PM
I love your beautiful design for Beate's sketch!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | January 26, 2008 at 01:48 AM
What a great idea to use the felt flowers as the O, and the black really makes the other colors pop!
Posted by: Jana Emmert | January 26, 2008 at 01:13 PM
LOVE this card! Those are two of my fave colors!!!
Posted by: Julie Koerber | January 26, 2008 at 06:08 PM
LOVE this card! Those are two of my fave colors!!!
Posted by: Julie Koerber | January 26, 2008 at 06:09 PM