Monday, April 22, 2013

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

 Happy Monday friends...we're back with another great inspiration photo for you at PaperSmooches Sparks Challenge.   I'll admit...that this photo stumped me!  I'm not sure why, but I was stumped.
 So...I kept thinking and thinking and ended up with this card after I tried another card (scroll down a bit for me to show you!).  I love the end result.  I really need to turn sentiments vertical more often as I love the end result.  for my card, I used the PaperSmooches Scallop Tag Die. I stamped the flowers using Bold Blooms and then I stamped one flower onto the base panel too.  I then stamped the sentiment (from Simply Said) before adhering the tag to make sure it all lined up okay.  Added a touch of ribbon, twine and a button plus some gems.  Love the end result.

And...just to show that my first idea is not always my favorite idea, below is my first attempt at this inspiration photo!

What about you?  How does it inspire you?  Come play along and be sure to stop by the other design team cards!

25 comments:

~amy~ said...

Well, yet again I love both cards but the first one certainly packs a punch!

Hannelie said...

I also like both, but yes I LOVE the first one!
HAve a great week Lynn!

Marion said...

Both are great Lynn, but your first one is awesome!

Amy Kolling said...

Yes agree that both cards are perfect for the inspiration but that first card just has the details that make it pop! I particiulah love the flower stamped off the tag!!! What turquoise did you use? I <3 it!

Maureen Merritt said...

Oh, I love the first one...the button, ribbon, tag, stamping...perfect!

Karen B. said...

I like both but the first is my favorite!

Kristie Goulet said...

Great cards Lynn but the first one is my favorite!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, I just adore that gorgeous photo, and your cards are simply perfect! I especially love the way you've stamped your flower off the tag onto the card base for dimension and interest. Yum!

Loly Borda said...

i do like both, but the first is my favo as I love using tags on cards. TFS

Maureen said...

your cards are just as yummy as the cupcakes! lOVE the turquoise and the sweet little gem centers :) Vertical is so cool! Happy Monday!! (I'm just trying to stay positive! lol) ox

Jessica said...

I love your fabulous card, Lynn!!! That tag is stunning, and I LOVE the vertical sentiment! Such an awesome take on the inspiration photo!! :)

Tracey McNeely said...

Lynn I love both of your cards, that blue is so fresh!

Virginia L. said...

How gorgeous are the 2 cards today (well, every day, really!),Lynn! I can't get over the colors--the teal is so sharp and crisp! Each caard is special in its own way--can't choose!

Marisa said...

Fabulous take on the insp. pic. Just LOVE the first card!! Those flowers are too cute and the gem centers are perfect!! Nice touch with the vertical sentiment too :) Darling flower clusters on the second. Happy Monday :)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

GOOOOOOOODNESS me!! Two cards??!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I love the first one-- so pretty with that blue background and 3D tag! I looooooove your second card too! I have two cards as well, but my CAS 2nd card.... didn't turn out like yours! It was a mess! I think that's because I don't do CAS well! LOL!

FAB job on this inspiration photo! LOVE!

sandie said...

Sentiment does look cool like this and the ribbon is a great colour combo with the turquoise x

Arlene said...

I like both but my favorite is the first one. I also love the bright sharp color of that blue ink...beautiful!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Beautiful card, Lynn!

Judith said...

The blue colour is so bright - love the beautiful design as well!

Kara said...

love that blue!! both are pretty!

Ida said...

Such a pretty color (it's so cheery) and I agree the 2nd attempt is much better. I think I like the Tag and the placement of the sentiment much better on it.

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE how you showed both but your second one is my FAV! LOVE the way you stamped the flowers with the one off! CUTE card, Lynn!

Jen W. said...

Love the tag card especially the flower hanging over the edge!

Jenny said...

Well I love both but the vertical sentiment does add that extra pizazz to the first card!! Love the vibrant blue ink..is it a SU colour?? Two gorgeous cards Lynn :0)
Jenny x

Lisa Arana said...

Oh my, you rocked this photo. I love that little tag and then the bling on the second one is just darling. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!