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Friday, January 28, 2011

PPA 78 Owls, Ribbon, and Bows - Oh My!

For a long time I resisted investing in ribbon, thinking it made cards too fussy. Obviously, I have changed my mind. Sometimes ribbon just adds that perfect element. I don't usually do the ruffled look, but was casing this beautiful card and decided to give it a try. I love the way things turned out. I changed a couple of things up - adding the bow and the little hearts. The bow is in accordance with this week's PPA 78 challenge. I also used glimmer paper instead of the Baja Breeze chunky glitter. I don't have the glitter and found this glimmer paper at the big box craft store - I think it is a perfect match with Baja Breeze. It still amazes me that when I was first introduced to Baja Breeze I didn't like it at all; my how things have changed - it is now one of my favourite colours. I am not sure how CAS this card is, but there is no real stamping (does the letterpress count?), and it was actually really easy to put together. I used shimmer versamark to ink up the letterpress and then embossed it in clear EP. I am not sure if the picture shows the slight shimmer in the letters, but it is there in real life. TFL. Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Happy Stamping,
Meg

Card Recipe:
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Ink:  versamark shimmer, clear EP
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Glimmer paper, 2 step Owl Punch, Bird Punch, Large circle nesties, small heart punch, lots of  love letterpress plate.
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12 comments:

  1. DebJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Love the silhouette effect of the owls. Beautifully done!

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  2. KimJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    so cute! this will be on my punch inspiration blog post tomorrow. TFS

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  3. VickieJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Wow! What a fantastic card. I a beyond excited to give this on a try. I only hope that my inspired creation will be as beautiful as your original :-) Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent.

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  4. Heather PilzFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I love this card!! It is absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing!
    Heather Pilz
    http://scrapingandstamping.blogspot.com

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  5. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Meg, this is adorable. I've used the owls on a branch, but I LOVE how you have the moon behind them. Congratulation on being picked by the PPA DT.
    Your card is just adorable.

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  6. Cindy MajorFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful! Love the silhouettes and the gathered ribbon and the debossed background!

    Cindy

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  7. Melanie CFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love the ribbon detail!! Fantastic. Thank you for playing along with Pals Paper Arts.

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  8. Heartwarmers from VickiFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Your card using that owl punch is adorable. I have the punch and you've given me a great idea! Thank you for posting.

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  9. GerryFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    WOW! what a great way to use the owl punch.

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  10. Ann SchachFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Congrats on your PPA Pick! This card was absolutely stunning!

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  11. Hands OnFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Great case. Congrats on the win!

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  12. Lisa SalkeldFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    So pretty!!

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