Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Shimmer and Squares

Tomorrow, one of my daughters turns 9. I decided to use two challenges for the inspiration for her card. OLW — Shimmer. Less is More — 3 squares. It was all a bit of an experiment and didn't end up being what I had pictured to begin with. But here it is...

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Pretty Princess (retired)
Paper: Bashful Blue
Ink: Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy
Other: Shimmer Paint

The number of squares on the card depends on how you interpret "3 squares". There could be more if including the card itself or the squares that the squares create! Whoa... that's a bit heavy for this time of night (for me that is!). I think it could have done without the square around the sentiment. Anyway, you don't know unless you try :)
The shimmer was created by spraying on some diluted shimmer paint.
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16 comments:

  1. ChrissieMarch 2, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    This is fabulous and you have lined up those border stamps perfectly... not an easy objective!
    I'm sure your daughter will be thrilled ... wish her a very Happy 9th Birthday!
    See you next time.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. VivMarch 2, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    It's a great card well done, loving the shimmer too :O) Viv xx

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  3. Susan RaihalaMarch 2, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Oh, my goodness! Shelley, this is GAWGEOUS! Everything is so perfectly placed, and the shimmer adds so much to the clean design. Your daughter is bound to love it. We girls like glimmery things, don't we!

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  4. JaneMarch 2, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful card the border images are perfect

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  5. SusanMarch 3, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful!!! Love the fancy border...and the blue is so shimmery...love it!

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  6. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 3, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Wow this is lovely a lovely combination of stamps.

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  7. KathykMarch 3, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Well done on two challenges, one card and a lovely one it is too

    Kathyk

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  8. Seafield JoMarch 3, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    This is a lovely card, very cleverly done. Jo x

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  9. Suze BainMarch 3, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    A gorgeous card Shelly, the border is fab.

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  10. LeanneMarch 3, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    A very simple yet beautiful card. Well done!

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  11. LynneMarch 3, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Oooh I love this. The border is fabulous and the glimmer is gorgeous.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. MandiMarch 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful card, love the outer edge stamping...brilliant
    Thank you for joining us
    Happy Birthday from me too
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  13. SueMarch 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow I love this card. Love the colour and the shimmer.

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  14. CherylMarch 3, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I know your daughter will love this! Happy Birthday to your daughter and to you! There's something special about our children's birthday.... As a mother, it's a special day for us too.... Enjoy!

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  15. BonnieMarch 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    That stamped frame is amazing! A beautiful card!

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  16. ThinkInk CreativeMarch 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Fantastic job. Everything is so well placed. Well done.

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