Eeek! Last year I didn't have the courage to audition for Gallery Idol, but this year, thanks to a little nudge from Miss O, I decided I better give it a shot. So, here is my first entry! The theme for the first round of auditions is "Encouragement". I created this card using the PTI set "Rosie Posie". I know I am probably the very last person to buy this set but I chose it as a prize in Feb, and just got it in the mail last week. I've had the matching dies for three months! Torture, but well worth the wait. I applied crackle glaze to the large flower to give it some extra dimension. The butterfly and sentiment are from the Technique Tuesday New Release "Take Flight". I picked up this set at a scrapbook store in Texarkana Tx called Scrapbookers Emporium. They were so nice, and had a great selection of hot and trendy items. I am going back for sure! I stamped the butterfly in Slate Gray ink by A Muse Studio, and Soft Sky by Stampin Up. I used a blender pen to spread out the color. I love the soft touch of color!
The color inspiration for my card is from the current challenge at The Play Date Cafe:
Such pretty colors! I loved using the color combo and will be using it again for sure! Well, that's it for today. Good luck to everyone trying out for this years Gallery Idol! Have a wonderful day and thank YOU for visiting my blog!
oh my word, that is just gorgeous! I saw it pop up in my google reader and had to come tell you how much I love it :)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! This is gorgeous...enough said!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning, Veronica! Every element is so perfectly placed! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe! And good luck with the Gallery Idol competition! This one's a winner!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! I am so happy that you are trying out for Gallery Idol! :> I wish you luck! This card may be the one, I love it!
ReplyDeleteAs I was going through the gallery, this was the first one that caught my eye! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your BEAUTIFUL card!! THANKS for sharing!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteThis is outstanding! Good luck with the competition.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Veronica!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is BEAUTIFUL! I think you should stand a great chance... Good Luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! I love the vertical hexagons... so perfect! We're so glad to have this beauty in our Play Date Cafe gallery - thanks for playing along & good luck in Idol. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking! I love the colors you used - so dreamy! Great use of the hexagons!
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning! It honestly made me gasp when it loaded on the screen. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely card! and put it all out there for Gallery Idol! Thanks for sharing with us at The Play Date Cafe. :)
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning PDCC! I had never heard of the Gallery Idol - but I will definitely look for your cards there!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colors! So peaceful. The hexagons are perfect. Love that butterfly by the posey.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, good luck with the Gallery Idol submission, if this does not get picked then I will be in shock! It is such a beautiful creation! I love your pastel colours! I got here from PDCC to congratulate you on your win! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWarm congratulations on winning Cup of the Week from PDCC! Your card is definitely a winner!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! And so perfectly done! You might be the last to have this stamp but since those are "eternal", well, it's as if you were the first one to use them! :) OK, I'm finished, off to bed, can't keep my eyes open anymore!
ReplyDeleteWow, I absolutely love everything about this. The simple style, the colors and the crackle is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteAng