I wanted to make a card for my Grandma that I just visited with last weekend. She always makes me a tray of her fabulous pecan squares (my fave) and the ones she made this time were the best yet - and MrP agreed! I wanted to show her some love and thank her again for my delicious treats, so it was off to find some inspiration. Wasn't tough - I found the Play Date Cafe's Challenge again and PDCC67 was a beauty. The inspiration flower was just gorgeous so I tried using the colors on my own creation.
I know this card may frighten a certain blog buddy with it's skewed panel, but it really is nothing to fret over, M! (I really laughed when I read this on SCS: Be on the lookout for whiterockmama chasing you down since you have an angled panel on this sketch...) Also, inspired by the incredible displays of ribbonry over at her blog of late, I decided to give this ruffled ribbon a try - and it wasn't nearly so scary as I'd imagined. Unfortunately for you, my friends, you may be stuck seeing a lot more of it now! I also love that I was able to use one of my previously uninked sets - Verve's Bountiful Backgrounds. Love it clear embossed!
Despite the ache in the back of my little head, I absolutely love the way this card turned out and I hope you'll join in these two challenges, too....they're way too much fun to miss! If I don't make it back with some more craftiness this weekend, enjoy your days!
Oh - and one last little message - GO PACK GO!
Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Elegant Eggplant, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Half Pearls, Rhinestones, PTI Luxe Ribbon in Scarlett Jewel
Tanis your card is lovely! Love the deep red, and that ruffly ribbon is delicious! Thanks for playing at the Play Date Cafe :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Tanis! Awesome job with the ruffled ribbon! Love your take on the Viva La Verve sketch and the color challenge, too!
ReplyDeleteThe embossing is amazing! Love the ruffled ribbon too :) Have a good weekend and Go Packers!
ReplyDeleteWhy sleep when you can get inky instead? hehe, glad you made a little insomnia work to your advantage...This is Sooo Beautiful! I love that rich embossed background and your delicious ruffled ribbon! Wonderful use of Ruby's colors and so glad you joined us at The Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteYou had me LOL Tanis :) The moment I read it was the VLV sketch I groaned out loud and then I read the comment you included from the thread and LOL. Yes, I will be a distressed!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning! Absolutely LOVE how you used those jewel tones to perfection and the BG looks amazing. That's a set I have been toying with forever and you may have just pushed me over the edge.
SO glad you tried the ruffled ribbon. It looks fabulous :) Bring it on full force - you're a pro already!
Hope you don't get too tired out today due to the middle of the night wake up, but at least it's Friday and you can sleep in tomorrow. Going to be a great Super Bowl with those two team playing, that's for sure. Can't wait to watch it.
Have a fabulous weekend, my friend. Hugest (((hugs)))
Beautiful! Now I must go print the sketch - I was up in the wee hours as well but didn't crafty!
ReplyDeleteoh, wow, Tanny!!! Waking up early works the mojo!! I noticed she had posted early too :) Although that was last night, not this morning!! LOL LOVE all the fun elements :) I'm going to have to go over and check out the forum comment...so funny!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. So simple but just perfect for the colours, and I love your ruffled ribbon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the background, pearls, and ribbon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. I especially like the way you've done the little pearls around the circle and the ruffled ribbon. Great job with the colours!! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I really love the ruffled ribbon...i'll have to try that sometime too :) Great card all around :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card, the embossing looks awesome and I love the little pearls! I'm sure she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteYes, Marisa has a definite aversion to skewed panels! I'm not a fan myself, and usually turn the other way when I see a challenge with one. You managed to turn it into a beauty though, and love the embossed background and gorgeous ribbon. THanks for playing with us at The Play Date CAfe!
ReplyDeleteHey girlie!! Congrats on your Cream in Our Coffee win over at the PDC!!! Gorgeous work on this one too!!! You really do such a great job with color!! The two darker colors scare me a little :) I can't believe you made this at 2 am!!! WOW! My mind is mush then, even if I can't sleep :)
ReplyDeleteGo Pack!!! I'm rooting for them!!!!
oooo fab embossing, and I love the ruffled ribbon too! Thanks so much for joining our play date over at the cafe ;)
ReplyDeleteThat embossed panel is so fabulous! I just love that gorgeous satin ribbon treatment too. Thanks for playing along at The Play Date Cafe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog! I'm now a follower. I took time and looked around your blog...lovin' it...great cards! And, I'd like to pass on the Stylish Blogger Award to you given to me by Kasey(Kasey's Craft Corner). Take care!
ReplyDeleteOops forgot to add to stop by my blog for details and to collect your award...thank you!
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