Hownowbrownkow: one little wish...

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

one little wish...

Hi there. Hope you're having a great week. Thanks for stopping by. Today I am sharing a card I made for this month's Papertrey Blog Hop and I'm sending it to my aunt who's celebrating a birthday this weekend. :)

Our hop this month focuses on using flowers as a part of our card. Well, I am a total nut for flower embellishments. I really like the ones that are kinda odd flowers...not necessarily "real looking", ya know?

Here is the card I made using my favorite kind of flower embellishment:

I decided to try my hand, also, at using the Papertrey Clearly Creative card stock. It was fun to work with, though I found my OCD coming out every few minutes when I was using Windex to clear off my fingerprints..LOL.

Well, there are lots of blogs to see, so get going. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Big Birthday Wishes (Papertrey)
Ink: Basic Black (SU)
Card Stock: Clearly Creative, Lavender Moon, Black, Vanilla (Papertrey); Crate Paper - portrait collection
Extras: Well Worn die set from MFT; Photo Corner die from SU; Prima Flower from Two Peas in a Bucket, get it here

56 brownkowments:

Audrey said...: What a great card! Love the colors, and your new blog design is SO adorable!! :); May 25, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Cathy Weber said...: I love the clear cardstock on this one Keva, and those great mats again! They look so good with that sentiment you chose. I also like flowers that aren't exactly true to life looking. Great job today.; May 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Marge said...: What a fabulous flower and absolutely gorgeous card -- LOVE it! That sentiment is awesome too -- need to do some PTI purchasing soon!; May 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Amber said...: Ooooh!!! Way to start off the hop! Love the layered sentiment frame.; May 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Lisa Elton said...: Keva this is so pretty! Is that a Prima Marketing flower? Love it!; May 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Luanne said...: How pretty! Love the colors and the wonderful sentiment. Your Aunt will love it too ~ TFS!; May 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Sue Lelli said...: Can't believe you were first! And the windex remark is ME, too! LOVE this card ~ the colors, the flower, the clear card ~ just FAB!; May 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Carol's Ink Spot said...: Beautiful card! Lovely flower embellishment. Had to laugh at your cleaning the card with Windex!; May 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Arlene said...: Another beautiful card...love it! :) Great job.
Arlene.; May 25, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Debby said...: Love the clear cardstock with the flower overlaid. Great colours too - very pretty.; May 25, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Ally said...: Beautiful card. I love the color scheme, and that flower is gorgeous. ;-); May 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Linda said...: Lovely card. I had to giggle about the windex. I'd do the same. And congrats on your tweet today. It was well deserved. You always do beautiful work.; May 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Laurie HIMCR said...: Gorgeous card! I love your flower!; May 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Unknown said...: that flower is so pretty. I love that well worn die, gorgeous card!!!; May 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Tracey McNeely said...: Such a pretty card, gorgeous flower. I hvae been meaning to try out the clear cardstock myself.; May 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Jen Carter said...: Love your flower! It is so fun! Beautiful card and I love the clear cardstock!; May 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Lisa said...: The lavender and black are a fab color scheme! I love to see how people use the clear cardstock- I'm so intimidated by it! Beautiful job :); May 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Unknown said...: This is one beautiful bloom I love it with your color combo;); May 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Unknown said...: This is a stunning card, your aunt will love it. I'm really liking that flower also.; May 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Marisa said...: Wonderfully done, Keeva! The flower is fabulous and I love the dramatic black and grey stripes.; May 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Jen Adcock said...: Just Gawjus! Brava! For using the clear stuff (and windex) because your card looks a million bucks. Your fave flower is so very pretty. Lucky aunty.; May 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Sara Mac said...: Beautiful card Keva! I love that you used clear cs. I totally know what you mean about the OCD thing. Drives me crazy while making the card. Really love the layers for the sentiment.; May 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Cyndie said...: Oh, this is so cute! The flower reminds me of the little ballerina outfits my grandmother made for us when we were little!; May 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Rhonda said...: Love the stripes and pretty colors.; May 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Lindsay said...: Adorable card Keva! Love the colors and the stripes!; May 25, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Jill said...: Very elegant, Keva! I love your use of the clear card stock with those elegant.papers and embellishments. SO lovely!; May 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Renee said...: Gorgeous!
I love that flower...
and I think it's fabby on this clear cardstock!; May 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...: clear! Fun, although I'm not one for windex use, but great use of stripes too.; May 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Becky said...: That flower is beautiful! I'm cracking up that you were cleaning your card with windex, sounds like something would do!; May 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Margaret M said...: Great card! I've never used the clear cardstock before. It makes for a really neat card!; May 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Mary said...: Adorable flower and I love that you used the clear card...beautiful!; May 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Marlena M. said...: Beautiful card...love the colors you combined! ;); May 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Wendy ten Hove said...: Hi Keva!

This is amazing! the flower is truly gorgeous and I love it with the black and white and the transparant! Really stylish, love it!

Hugs, Wendy; May 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Rachel Izakowicz said...: Beautiful card! Love the whole composition.; May 25, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Vicki Dutcher said...: Love the colors you chose and your flower is fabulous!; May 25, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Gina said...: So elegant! I love the lavender and black. And I had to laugh about the Windex. I'm OCD as well and I'm sure I'd do the same thing!!!; May 25, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Kara said...: really pretty keva..love the colors!; May 25, 2011 at 3:48 PM
@JoyceCasaldi said...: Love the lavender!
Very pretty!; May 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Sue Ann said...: Lordy girl ........ I love that flower ~~ I bet Jenn could make a FABBY ring with the center part of the flower .... just stunning. Hope Ava is feeling better. xoxox; May 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM
lesleyworth said...: Love the purple and black combo and that flower is DIVINE!; May 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Terri said...: Very nice, Love all the different elements especially the flower.; May 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM
BethieJ said...: Keva this is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the purple flower!!!
Have a GREAT day!! Happy Blog Hop!; May 25, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Teresa said...: I don't see any finger prints. It turned out wonderful. That photo corner is perfect.; May 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Babies-Beth said...: Wow, really cool! Love the flower!; May 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Eva said...: Gorgeous and fun color combo. The flower is so pretty with the jewells in the middle.; May 25, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Scrapthat said...: Oh it's lovely! Love the flower too! TFS!; May 25, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Geny said...: Beautiful flower and card Keva!; May 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Maureen said...: i can see why you love that flower...it's just gorgeous! Love the bling center :); May 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM
jen said...: that flower is sooo pretty- love the fring-y look! :) fab creation!; May 25, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Teresa said...: Love the stripes and the clear cardstock.That flower is gorgeous too!
Your new blog design is just way to cute...love it!; May 25, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Karin Åkesdotter said...: What a stylish, beautiful card! LOVE it!; May 25, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Julie said...: WOWSERS! Love that big gorgeous flower, Keva! You're so brave to try that clear cardstock...I think it would give me fits! Love your card! :); May 26, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Tracie said...: Love your flower - So cute. Great Job; May 26, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Pam W. said...: WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous.; May 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Amy Kolling said...: I love love that flower!!! Keva...you do such beautiful work with the sentiment always at the forefront. I love that about your style!; May 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Becky Carafa said...: Ooooo, love the clear cardstock! And that flower is stunning!; May 27, 2011 at 9:17 PM