Friday, February 18, 2011

Celebrate Today


If you haven't yet seen the very interesting combined grind challenge over at the Play Date Cafe and Case Study challenge blogs, you must rush there now! I'm also submitting this card for the challenge at Simon Says Stamp - make your own embellishments. !


This was the inspiration at PDCC/Case Study -isn't it gorgeous?!? Well, I picked up some elements from this card and used the PDCC colors. Ah yes, you can see my new PTI dies and background stamp in action :) I take no credit for my 'beautiful' rhinestone arrangement (again a first attempt)... I was inspired by my friend, Shalini, who does this beautifully. I also distressed the edges (barely visible in the pic I guess) of the kraft cardstock with a good ol' nail filer and added some black soot Distress ink.

Other details:
CS: Fabriano (black), GinaK (kraft- thanks Emily)
PP: Hobby Ideas (red, red and green), RAK from Yvonne (used for the flower)
Stamps: PTI (background and sentiment), Hobby Ideas (leaves)

Ciao,
Smita

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23 comments:

  1. ShaliniFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    wowwwww.... love the background... love those circled strips(hand cut?)... love the flower... love the rhinestone arrangement... fantastic card...!!!

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  2. UjjwalFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    This challenge is so much fun..isn't it? but looks like my mojo isn't working.

    I love your card. The flower looks beautiful and the stamped leaves on the sentiment look great.

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  3. kavithaFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Ya i too love this challenge,and hope to make it in time.Lovely card n love love that flowers.Hey can u tell from where to get PTI stamps?

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  4. TeeFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Whoa! Awesome dies..the border die and my fav, the floral die..love the colors!! back in full swing!!

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  5. AshFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Very gorgeous creation..... I'm sure no body minds a bit of stealing here..... ;) Kudos deary..... Hugs))))

    Ash....
    (http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  6. FionaFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    lovely card Smita - love the bling and your flower :) thanks for playing at the Play Date Cafe !

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    wow.. your cards looks gorgeous. I heart the sentiments used.. and look at the pretty bloom :)

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  8. Tara GodfreyFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Smita! Love the handmade flower and the bling flourish! Just gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Challenge!
    Hugs,t

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  9. suzARTeFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    hi Smita,
    this is a LOVELY card, I love the way you have captured certain elements.

    Anyway, I want to thank you for your recent comments on my blog. As you know I had a long break from blogging due to various issues. I was beginning to think that after coming back I had lost all my favourite blogging friends but so glad you are back,I really appreciate your support

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  10. Michele GrossFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Very pretty! Wonderful play with the colors! Glad you had fun at our Combined Grind this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  11. SueFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful card, the background and flowers are eye catching!
    thanks for taking the time to join us for our combined CASE study and PDCC #69 challenge! :)

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  12. DonnaMundingerFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Oh Smita this is just beautiful! Great job for both challenges! xxD

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  13. JuhiFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful card Smita, love the color combo n the stamping. The flower is just gorgeous n so is the bling arrangement, must have been some work!

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  14. yyamFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Oh wow! This is gorgeous! Love the background stamp. And the punched lines! And the pretty bloom! :)

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  15. AvniFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Nice card! Love the punched line...looks so different! Lovely work!!!

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  16. Emily LeiphartFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

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  17. Emily LeiphartFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    This is beautiful, Smita!! Look at you rockin' all the Papertrey products. This is a fabulous case but it's all in your very own wonderful style. I love it!

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  18. Jinny NewlinFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful take on the Combined Grind Challenge, Smita! Such a fun, gemstone arrangement! Thank you so much for playing along with us, this week, in The Cafe!

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  19. whoistracyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    What a gorgeous card and a great CASE! I see you got some PTI goodies there, you must be loving them!

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  20. Savannah O'GwynnFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    What a beautiful card--great CASING! Love that beautiful flower! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at the PDCC:}

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  21. Libby HicksonFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  22. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)February 24, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What a fun card, Smita! Great use of dies :) Thank you for joining us for our special challenge this week!

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  23. Jean MartinFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh wow! I love all the little details on this card! Just gorgeous! So glad you could join us at CASE Study Challenge this week! :)

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