Sunday, June 6, 2010

Waltzing Cupcake...

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; personally, I am happy thorns have roses. -Unknown

I made this card for a dear friend's Birthday, I combined this week's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge with the first Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge...


Supplies:
Stamps: Roses in Bloom (Waltzing Mouse,) Sentiments (Stampavie)
Paper: White CS (PTI)
Ink: Copic Markers, Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Misc: PTI Vintage Button, Stardust Stickles, Pop Dots, Swiss Dots CB Folder, Nestibilities

Challenges:
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #62:
Waltzing Mouse #1:
Crafty HOs: Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays: New or Neglected (The Roses in Bloom is my Newest stamp)
Meljen Designs: Dry Embossing
Charisma Cardz: Flowers
Paper Play: Flowers & Sparkle
Frosted Design: Buttons

33 comments:

  1. So pretty! Love the delicate color of your flower and oh the Swiss Dot embossing (be still my heart!).

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  2. oh Rach, I luv all the white...your card is stunning...have a wonderful day!

    enjoy *~*

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  3. What a beautiful card Rachel!!! I'm so glad you played in our inaugural sketch challenge at WMS... and used a WMS image, too! Yay!

    I was just popping in to check and see what your challenge is today... I haven't played in too long!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  4. This card is so gorgeous, and the sentiment that goes along with it is phenominal!! I am honored to have you as my friend! <3

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  5. Love the sparkle on you perfectly colored rose!

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  6. Love the white on white! And the delicate coloring of your flower is just perfect!

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  7. I really like the layers on this card that go perfectly for the sketch. The rose is super pretty too.

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  8. The beautiful pink flower looks super against the white - love the buttons too - thanks so much for playing along with the WMS sketch challenge!

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous Rachel! Love the beautiful bling on the rose and the white is so pretty!

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  10. Oh Rachel, this is beautiful! I love how you highlighted the flower petals with glitter! Love it! So glad you could play along with our first WMS sketch challenge!

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  11. Wow this is awesome, so pretty!

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  12. Incredibly gorgeous Rachel!! The white on white is simply elegant. I'm sure she will love it!

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  13. Gorgeous, love the white with just a dash of delicate colour, love the touch of sparkle on the rose too, fab card!

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  14. Love your card...the soft colours are beautiful!

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  15. I love this card! Everything about it is perfect!!!!! Thanks for playing along with the Crafty Hos.

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  16. Wonderful card! Love the layout! I just ordered my first set of WM stamps, I'll have to check out that challenge! Love your embossing!
    Thanks so much for joining us in our Dry Embossing challenge at Meljen's Designs this week! Good luck!
    Dee (Spryte)♥

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  17. Absolutely beautiful!

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  18. Your card is simply gorgeous! Thank you for joining us for the Sentimental Sundays challenge. Good luck!

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  19. Very pretty...love the wonderful texture and beautiful flower!

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  20. I just LOVE your card and I'm so glad you entered the contest! I have the roses set and couldn't think of anything to do with it for this sketch. (Doh!)
    Your card is just beautiful - the rose is so elegant and the layers and layers of white just emphasize the ethereal colors of the petals. Excellent work!

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  21. This is such an elegant card!! I love the embossing and the large flower!! Thanks for sharing it with us at Frosted Designs this week!
    Barb :)

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  22. Wow..this is gorgeous. It's sooo elegant! Thanks for sharing it with us at Frosted Designs this week!

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  23. The colouring on this is sensational!! WOW! Thank you so much for playing along with us at WMS!

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  24. Beautiful card. Thanks for playing along with us at Frosted Designs!

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  25. What a lovely card... lots of WOW going on!!!!

    Thank you for participating in the Crafty Ho's Challenge this week!

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  26. OMG. . .Deep breath. . .in. . .out. . .in. . .out!!! STUNNING!!! Thanks so much for working the corner with The Crafty Hos! :D MWAH!

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  27. Great card! Thanks for joining the Crafty Hos this week! Hope you''ll be back next week! :)

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  28. You made the TOP FIVE at Meljen's Designs! Go grab your Badge and display it proudly! CONGRATS!

    Nicole Anderson
    Meljen's Designs
    Design Team Coordinator

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  29. So beautiful! Love the popped up frame and the pop of color!

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  30. Might have to case this one! :)

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  31. Gorgeous! Love the bits of color against the white, amazing card!

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