Monday, October 19, 2015

Oh My Stars

I had so much fun with the sketch challenge at Pals Paper Arts!  As I pondered my card, I thought of a recent comment from Geri, a lovely lady that frequently stops in and is most generous in her comments.  Geri commented that my sentiment was unexpected in an awesome way.  That really struck a chord with me.  I like unexpected and wanted to pursue that in a card.  I have a strange obsession with paisley paper, I see it and I need it.  Strange in that I'm not drawn to paisley in other areas of my life such as home decor or fashion.  Also strange in that I don't often use it on my projects, hoarding perhaps?  I recently purchased this paisley paper with glittered yellow stars.  Here is where the unexpected part begins to play, I don't expect stars to be combined with paisley.  So I decided to play that up in this card.  A few die cut stars, embossed sentiment, a few layers and a rhinestone were all that were needed to complete this card.

BTW, Geri is an amazingly talented paper crafter and I encourage you to visit her blog Manitoba Stamper.




Happy Stamping,
Dana
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12 comments:

  1. BarbOctober 19, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    It's lovely Dana. I like that paisley paper too. The stars are a perfect match. Barbxx

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    1. Dana MOctober 19, 2015 at 7:58 PM

      Thank you Barb! So glad I have a paisley paper pal in you now too

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  2. Michelle QuinnoOctober 19, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I love your line of stars paired with paisley! Thank you for joining the challenge at Pals Paper Arts this week!

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    1. Dana MOctober 19, 2015 at 7:29 PM

      So glad you like it Michelle! I had so much fun with this card!

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  3. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Paisley and Stars... who would have known this combination would be so nice. Love your experimentation for the "unexpected". Thanks for including the PPA sketch in your stamping fun this week!

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    1. Dana MOctober 19, 2015 at 7:44 PM

      Thank you Katy! I appreciate your visit and kind words.

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  4. Susan ItellOctober 20, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    OH MY STARS I agree - this is such a cute card and that paper....WOWZERS!

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    1. Dana MOctober 20, 2015 at 2:41 PM

      Thank you so much Susan! How fun is it that I got a classic Susan Wowzers! Awesome

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  5. Anita in FranceOctober 20, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    What a yummy colour palette, Dana ... the richness of the DP is fabulous ... brilliant with the 'golden' stars and the scripty sentiment! Anita :)

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    1. Dana MOctober 20, 2015 at 9:33 PM

      You're so sweet, thanks Anita. I had fun with this card.

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  6. GeriOctober 20, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for your sweet, kind words Dana! Your post totally made me "smile all over my face" (quoting Anita from France!).

    Paisley and stars....a match made in the heavens! These two elements seriously work beautifully together! The embossed sliver sentiment, snuggled so comfortably within the star, is another perfect example of your creativity! LOVE this card!

    Thanks again for the shout-out xx oo

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    1. Dana MOctober 20, 2015 at 11:45 PM

      Geri, thank YOU for your inspiration, kind words and support! "Smile all over my face", how awesome and telling is that phrase - love it!

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