Friday, February 1, 2013

All that Glitters is Fab!

Yes!  I did it!  I finished all four challenges on the Heart 2 Heart blog this month!  I didn't even need a resolution to do it, either!  This final challenge was sooooo up my alley.  Glitter, baby!  I decided to make a wedding card, because every bride sparkles at her wedding.  ;)


Did anyone else find their glittery projects hard to photograph?  The light was bouncing every which way, lol.  Anyway, I went with the For Always paper to give the card a classy feel.  The black and white patterns in this one are absolutely divine!

I LOVE this shape from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  I would have to say it is my favorite even (or maybe one of them!)  I cut the one shape on White Daisy at 2.25 and the other one to mat it on our new glitter paper at 2.5.  Then I inked up the edges of the white one in black ink for a dramatic effect.  The Mr. & Mrs. sentiment is found on the Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  I cut it at 1.5 inches.


This bow was part of my older CTMH stash, but I simply needed to use organdy ribbon, and we just don't carry any currently.  I think it would be great to color coordinate it with the wedding colors if you know them!

A great product we DO carry, however, is waxy flax!  Oh how I love it for tying up buttons--no need to lick the flax to get it through!  ;)  These black glitter buttons are one of my favorite new embellishments for the Spring/Summer Idea Book.  Perfect for this card too!


Can you see the scalloped edge of the glitter paper?  I cut this edge from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge on my Expression 2.  If I remember correctly, it is cut at 1.25.  I attached it with my ATG and then used the Black Shimmer Trim to cover the edge.  :)


Here is a close up of the card closed.  You can see the back of the card peeking through the decorative edge.  I think it is a great look for a wedding card.  What do you think?


Thank you, Heart 2 Heart for all the fabulous challenges this month! 

29 comments:

  1. What a sparklingly beautiful card! I absolutely love it! Congrats on meeting the H2H challenges this month--I only did one of them and plan to do all 4 next month. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

    :) Marie

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    1. Thanks for coming to see it, Marie. It was a hectic month, so not sure I will get to them all next month, lol!

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  2. I am so happy you met your goals and shared with us along the way... Happy Dance for you completing a goal and making some gorgeous stuff! You inspire me all the time with your posts :) thanks! Kathi P. S. Did I say this card ROCKS!

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    1. You always keep me smiling with your awesome feedback, Kathi! Thanks so very much for reading all the time. :)

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  3. Simply stunning!!! That is still my favorite cricut cut too. Everything about this card is just beautiful!

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    1. I just love it! Shocking that you do too! ;) Thanks so much!!!

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  4. LOOOVE! Your card is so elegant! I will need a couple wedding cards this year,thanks for the inspiration. I really don't do many wedding cards, but how can I go wrong with glitter!!

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    1. I know, right? Glitter and weddings go together like peanut butter and jelly! Thanks so much, Amy. :)

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  5. This cards is so elegant! Black, white and silver with a subtle pop is a lovely combination. I think it shows up well in your photos.

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    1. Hi Hansi, thanks so much! It took a lot of takes to get them right with the lighting. I love it though! ;)

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  6. Love, love, love all the bling! This card must be a stunner in real life with all the glitz going on! Thanks for sharing with us at Heart2Heart Challenges this week and congratulations on doing all 4 challenges this month!

    Paige - DT

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    1. Hi Paige! Thanks so much--and thanks for all the inspiration this month. It is always so nice to have a starting place when creating! :)

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  7. Love your card! Love the glitter paper! You such an inspiration! Your talent is awesome!!! I love your style! I am now your biggest fan!!!:)

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    1. Oh Tammy, you are so much appreciated! I am so glad you love it! Thank you for the awesome compliment. As long as God lets me I will be here creating!

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  8. Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing with us at H2H!

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    1. Hi Allisa! Thanks so much for coming to see! I am a huge fan of your gorgeous creations. Thanks so much. :)

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  9. Love your card!! Thanks for playing with us at H2H!

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    1. Thank you so much, Shirley! I am loving the H2H challenges. :)

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  10. hmmmm...I thought I replied to this card - I guess I just DROOOOOLED over it too long and never hit comment! STUNNING!!!! Thanks for playing along with H2H!

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    1. LOL, Katy! I hope your keyboard is alright...mine gets drool covered often when I browse everyone's gorgeous entries/examples at H2H. ;) Thanks so much for the compliment!

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  11. Hey Chicky!! Congratulations on being top chick for January on the H2H challenges! I LOVE this card too <3
    Dawn

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  12. Thank you, thank you! I am still speechless about it. Sorry about your comments not posting, I just realized my blog was sending yours to my spam folder! I can't find one of them to reply to, but I am searching, lol! It was from January! Thanks for coming in so often to see what I am up to. :)

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  13. Well deserved - gorgeous, sparkly, makes me smile card!

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    1. Hi Wendy!!! Thanks so very much! I loved all of your entries--and actually pretty much everything you make, lol!!! Thanks so much for coming by to see! :) (this is my cheesy, holey cow, Wendy C. just stopped in to read my blog smile!) ;)

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  14. Well-deserved win at H2H, Amie! I love this card--graphic and great and SPARKLY!

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    1. Thanks soooo much! Sparkle is awesomely fun to work with! ;)

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  15. Congratulations on top chick at heart 2 heart for January. It was a great month for us.

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    1. It definitely was, Pam! Not for my tech skills thought since I replied to this from my phone a long time ago and it didn't post! Yikes! ;)

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