Hi Everyone. Happy Friday! It's Friday. WHOOOOOOO!
The Palspaperarts design team have released their 2nd challenge. This time a sketch challenge. My UPS man arrived yesterday with my box of new goodies from Stampin' Up ... thank you UPS! Amongst my goodies was this new set. It's a fabulous set - Asian Artistry. It screams a "zen" layout, but I wanted to force myself to think a layout with just a little more. I must admit, I was very pleased with the results.
Designer Series Paper: Bella Bleu (113974)
Ink: Versamark with Silver Embossing Powder (109131)
Sentiment: Short and Sweet (my go to set!) (115060)
Embellishments: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616); half pearls - Pretties Kit (109114)
I used an A2 size card cut from Not Quite Navy.
I cut the bella bleu DSP 4 x 4.3/4
I layered my front piece of Not Quite Navy (2 7/8 x 2 7/8) on a Very Vanilla square (3 1/8 x 3 1/8) and then again on another piece of Not Quite Navy (3 1/4 x 3 1/4)
I used the silver embossing powder for the image. (I think this is going to be one of my favorite embossing powders, especially as we come closer to Christmas. In fact...... I feel another Dasher card coming on:-)
On a personal note I'm really looking forward to my weekend and playing with my goodies. I have some things to do around the house... although.... since I started stamping, it's amazing how less satisfying it is cleaning toilets and windows :-) It's also my DH's birthday this weekend, so we are going to our favorite restaurant tomorrow. The chef - shout out to Justin! - is a phenomenally talented young man - and is one of the few Chef's I've known who isn't intimidated by doing a vegetarian tasting menu. So we are really looking forward to our dinner there tomorrow. Tessa and her husband are fabulous people and have done an amazing job with their restaurant. My mouth is watering at the thought of dinner tomorrow...
As always..... thank you for spending time in your day in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visit is always appreciated.
Peace and hugs
Jaydee
Absolutely gorgeous Jaydee! Of course Pearls and Bella Bleu guarantee a successful card and adding the silver embossing makes it a smash!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jean Fitch | 08/13/2009 at 07:59 AM
Stephanie - thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment... It really made my smile :-)
Jaydee
Posted by: jaydee | 08/11/2009 at 03:33 PM
This is a gorgeous card!! Love the eyelet border and the pearls, along with the silver embossed image...oh heck, I love the whole thing!
Posted by: Stephanie P. | 08/11/2009 at 01:56 PM
I adore your embossing and your pearl accents. Really neat! Fantastic job with the PPA sketch.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | 08/09/2009 at 02:44 PM
Your use of the pearls are the perfect accent and really make the sketch pop! Great job.
On behalf of the Pals Paper Arts design team, thank you for Playing @ the PPA!
Posted by: Pals Paper Arts | 08/08/2009 at 07:16 PM
Hi Jaydee,
I just love your card! It's elegant. That Bella Blue is so so pretty. Silver embossing on Not Quite Navy is just perfect!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 08/08/2009 at 01:28 PM
I love your card, Jaydee! Great interpretation of the sketch! I love your eyelet border and the touch of pearls! Love the stamp you used and the beautiful Bella Bleu paper! So pretty! Thanks for participating in PPA's first sketch challenge!
Posted by: Margaret Moody | 08/07/2009 at 05:54 PM
Ann, thank you for stopping by and for the great challenge. We posters appreciate that the team takes the time to visit and post a comment. :-) So far the challenges have been great, so I look forward to the ones to come. Have a great weekend.
Peace and hugs
Jaydee
Posted by: Jaydee | 08/07/2009 at 10:38 AM
Hi Linda. Thanks very much for coming by and for leaving a message. I really appreciate the feedback and your return visit. Have a fabulous weekend.
Peace and hugs, Jaydee
Posted by: Jaydee | 08/07/2009 at 10:35 AM
What a fantastic card, Jaydee! Clean and classy, and a perfect rendition of the sketch. I am partial to Bella Bleu. It is a beautiful DSP and just perfect for this card. I also love the pearls. Thanks for playing @ PPA, and we hope to see you back for next week's inspiration challenge!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 08/06/2009 at 10:44 PM
Love the silver embossing powder - beautiful card!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 08/06/2009 at 08:30 PM