Saturday, September 26, 2009

Sweet Stop Challenge & A Sneak Peek

Good morning, happy weekend, and welcome!! Have you had a chance to stop by the Sweet Stop Challenge Blog? If not, then you should, because there are some exciting things going on. The announcement of the new Sugar Babies Design Team, featuring some fabulous card designers, along with special guest designer spots every month!! As always, there are opportunities for FREE STAMPS and amazing prizes, and of course wonderful sketches for you to try!! My card today is made with the Sweet Stop Sketch for this week, and as a bonus, you are getting a little sneak peek of one of the new stamp sets that will be released on October 1st at Sweet -n Sassy Stamps. This stamp set is so beautiful, and there are many beautiful sentiments included, as well. Be sure to take in the 1 day blog hop on October 1st to get lots of inspiration from the design team using the two new stamp sets being released. I know you're gonna love them!!
I'm not sure what color forget-me-nots are supposed to be, but this K&C0. DP was my inspiraiton for this color palette. This paper has always been some of my favorite, and I've decided not to keep hoarding all my favorites, but actually use and enjoy them. I watercolored the flowers with my SU inks and an aquapainter, and the lace is one of my first attempts at crocheted trim. Oh, is that ever fun, and I love having lacey trim readily available to use on my projects. I need to get busy and make some more. That's a good winter time project, and that will be here before we know it!

Thank you for stopping by today, and I wish you a weekend full of wonderful blessings! May the Lord bless and keep you, today and always!
Love ya!
Lorie

13 comments:

Suzi Mac said...

This is so sweet, love the papers and the lace. Just gorgeous.
Suzi x

Ceal said...

Stunning! Simply Beautiful!

Stef H said...

holy moly! i am soooooo lovin' this one! it's gorjuss!!!!!!

hugs,

Lisa Hjulberg said...

This is breathtaking! Awesome work, as always, Lorie!

MiamiKel said...

Oh so much to say in a short space box! First, your card is, as always, stunning - the beautifully colored morning glories, the lucious DP and this fantastic layout with that little lace - just divine! Also, love the blog layout! AND ..... congrats on your shininig star! Very well deserved and you have always been our shining star :) Muah!

Unknown said...

Wow Lorie!! What a beautiful card! LOVE those papers. I'm so glad you've decided to use them too. I've stopped stroking mine and let them loose now!! VERY therapeutic!
I adore your 'forget-me-nots'. They suit pink! As ever, your colouring is superb! Great job on the trim too!
You clever girl you. '0)
Hugs Viv xx

Unknown said...

I am so happy that I have found your site. I've seen your work for a while and through the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog Hop, I found you. Your work is just soooo inspitational to me. I love EVERYTHING I see you do. I'm a huge fan and now following your blog!
Blessings,
Kim

Teresa Kline said...

the shading on those flowers is awesome, great job!

enjoy *~*

Lauri said...

Such a pretty card and I love that trim!

Tiffany said...

Beautiful card! I love the trim. I've tried to crochet flowers without much luck but I'd like to try some trim! Do you use a pattern or just come up with it as you go?

kadie said...

Really, your first try at crochet trim?? It's incredible!! You amaze me, Lorie-dear! I think the crochet is the PERFECT addition to this card. Wow! Fantastic!

KathyJ Peachy Keen Stamps said...

STUNNING flowers, Lorie! You are so good! They look 3-D! All of the details and embellishments are just awesome. WOW- crocheted lace... you are amazing! Beautiful card by beautiful you!! Hugs!! Love, Kathy

Catherine said...

Breath-takingly beautiful, Miss Lorie! Love the vintage feel of the papers, and your coloring and embellies are perfection! Marvelous!

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