Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Filled With Happiness

Hey everyone!!  How are you all doing?  It is going to be a super nice day today and even though we had a few inches of snow a couple days ago, it is melted and the sun is shining and it is feeling like Spring once again!  YEA!!

I have had a card "in progress" on my desk for over a week now and I figured it was time to finish it up!  All I had to do was put the pieces together and I was done!


Last week I had on a pair of black pants with a hot pink sweatshirt and that is what inspired this color combination.  I couldn't wait to sit down and play with it again.  I LOVE all the doily stamps so this just seemed like the perfect opportunity to make my own patterned paper and put them to good use.

One of my FAVORITE things about this card is a detail that you probably can't see well in the photos though!  :(  There's a closeup below.  Can you guess what it is?


Glimmer Mist (again)!  After I stamped the white piece with my Palette Claret ink, I sprayed the entire piece with Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist.  The way this piece shimmers and shines now is so beautiful!! If you like the look of shimmer cardstock but don't want to pay the high price for it or you would like it in different colors, this is the way to go!!  There are other "clear" like colors too...pearl, bubbles, etc.  I just use an old box to spray the piece with and then let it dry before I adhere it to my card.


Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you have a great day!

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)
Stamps:  Delightful Doilies, Big & Bold Wishes
Paper: True Black, White, Raspberry Fizz
Ink: True Black, Palette Claret
Other: Linen Impression Plate, Black Rhinestones, Fiskars border punch, pop dots, ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist

19 comments:

Christina said...

Holy cow, Jen, this is a stunner! Totally fun and sophisticated at the same time. And that shimmer!! I must pull out my Perfect Pearls to play soon!

Dana said...

Oh Jen, I LOVE the way the sentiment panel hangs underneath that gorgeous stamped and glimmered piece! And your impressed scappols are a great balance to the ribbon/bow.

Amy Kolling said...

Well, it was sure worth the wait as this card is beautiful! I am a pink and black kinda gal so this card is perfect!!! Love the doily background and how you put the panel flush to the left!

Renee said...

LOVE these colors!
Pink and black is a fav combo...hard to resist!
Gorgeous card!

Diane Jaquay said...

I just LOVE this Jen! I didn't order the doily set last release, but I do have it coming in this release order! I've seen so many stunning cards (like yours!) made with it, I could no longer resist lol!

Laurie said...

This is a stunner for sure! I love the color combo! The shimmer looks amazing too! I really need to try that stuff! Glad to see a new card from you, you busy girl you!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

This is stunning! I love the stamped background, and that bow is so awesome :)

Caroline Hallett said...

Fabulous card - really stunning

Lindsay said...

I LOVE pink and black together and paired with that doily stamps its perfection! Love the GM detail too!

BethieJ said...

Jen this is BEAUTIFUL!! Ok so my question.. your glimmer mist doesnt run the ink? I am always AFRAID to do that (glimmer mist) after stamping so I glimmer mist first.. then stamp.. or print on it! (funny I shared a glimmer mist share today too! LOL!)
I am gonna have to try it I guess!
Have a GREAT day!!

Mindy said...

Oh, my goodness, I love everything about this card! The glimmer mist is SO beautiful - really finishes off the card. The pink & black color combo is one of my favs. Gorgeous!

Cathy Weber said...

This is a great color combination and I love your tip about the shimmer! You are doing a great job with your doily stamp set.

jen said...

this is so pretty! love the shimmer!!!! and congrats on the moxie AND 1825 features!! :)

Nerina said...

Ooooh - this sizzles! I love your dramatic colours and the composition you've used! So eyecatching!!

Kay D said...

Oooh, so very chic, very hot color combo- this rocks!

BethieJ said...

THANKS Jen for the info no the ink.. I have a few of those pads.. so gonna try it!! :)
Have a GREAT day!

Kristin said...

i love this color combo... but you really need to stop the enabling!! i have no glimmer mist... i need no glimmer mist... where can i find glimmer mist :-)

DF said...

Oh darn it, now I want that doily stamp set too! ;) Beautiful card, I love the layout with the scallops and the bright colours.

Katie said...

What an elegant card...and I love the shimmer! I've recently picked up a few colors of Glimmer Mist and I've found it quite addictive! I love the placement of the sentiment and the punched border...perfect placement of everything, I guess!

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