How did I get here?? It doesn't feel real, it feel's like a whirlwind! So, my first card made it into the Top 20 in the Gallery Idol Competition run by Papercrafts magazine. For the next stage of the competition the theme was DIY Embellishments, we were given 3 days (no pressure!) to make a card for this round. I did my best under the pressure! Here's my card 'Butterfly and Rose'.
I wanted to make some kind of Fimo embellishment, I had a butterfly silicone mold that I hadn't used before so I went with that. It really is pretty big!! It has some lovely details on it. I decided to leave it white this time.
I used the Sizzix Scallop Tag die for the tag, cut from cardboard (the box kind!). Stamped in Versamark with some text from Text-It by Waltzingmouse Stamps and embossed in white. I rubbed the edges with some white ink and a little white paint.
Of course I HAD to make a flower embellishment! I used one of the simple 5 petal flowers from the Paper Flower Templates Set from The Digichick as my shape. This shape makes a slightly softer looking rose compared to the Tattered Florals die. I traced 3 medium sized flower shapes and 3 smaller shapes onto double sided paper (I used a pretty pink paper from Smitten by K&Co). I shaped the petals on a foam mat, layered them together, for the centre I pinched it closed and added a dab of glue. The tips were brushed with white acrylic paint. The leaves were stamped onto dotty paper using the leaf stamp from Roses in Bloom by Waltzingmouse Stamps.
The sentiment is from Say it Loud by Waltzingmouse Stamps, stamped onto some ledger paper. The felt lace borders I made using the Marianne Design lace border die. Under that there's a little vintage paper from Emma's Shoppe.
The shabby bit of ribbon hanging from the tag I made by tearing a strip from some cream organza fabric. I planned on making a couple of cards for the competition and picking my favorite but I was happy with how this one turned out (and I ran out of time : )
So I NEED your VOTES (please!) to get me through to the next round!! Here's how to VOTE, go to the Papercrafts Mag website HERE, register or log in using Facebook Connect, then click on my card to vote for me. I'll be eternally grateful!! : ) I'm having lots of fun and I'd love to get through to the next round!! It's been great getting to know the rest of the contestants! They're a great support!
EDIT - I've added my card to the sidebar, if you click on it, it takes you directly to the voting page! VOTE! VOTE VOTE! Please! : )
Clare, love what you created - I've voted for you! Best of luck. Deirdre
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Clare! You've got my vote!
ReplyDeleteThe white butterfly is gorgeous, and your flower has such pretty texture! Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card and absolutely gorgeous paper rose! I've just put up a blog post on the TRR challenge blog about the Gallery Idol competition and your entry. Hope it helps x
ReplyDeleteClare, this is just beautiful!! Love all the details. Now, I need to get some fimo to try out!! Love your shabby style!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Clare. beautiful embellishments. You'll certainly get my vote. :-) Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThis card is such a STUNNER, Clare! I love that butterfly and the rose and the gorgeous white inking you added to everything. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Clare, the butterfly is just perfect. Good Luck :)
ReplyDeleteJenny
You are one of my very favorite card creators!!! I voted for you. :o)
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Beautiful card, Clare! The flower looks so real! You certainly will get my vote! Thanks for the comment on my blog. I'm new to blogging and have to have someone show me how to get my photos on it--hopefully soon!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!! the colors are so sweet and your embellies are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour card is very pretty. Very.
ReplyDeleteYou have my vote.
Good irish luck ;)
A well deserved honor Clare. Your style is so unique! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful! Your butterfly is gorgeous and the flower looks so real! Definitely will vote for you! Just love all your creations.
ReplyDeleteClare, this card is just gorgeous. The colors alone are so ethereal, but your embellishments just keep it going. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that's gorgeous! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, and it's a beautiful card too!!! I've been wanting to try the Fimo clay in a mold, and you've got me inspired!! And you are my vote :-)
ReplyDeleteYou'll get my vote Clare!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beyond words, love everything you've done with it, your flower is GORGEOUS.
good luck! :)
hugs,
Hanna
Off to vote! YOU ALWAYS have my votes sweetie :-) Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteWow! Clare this is so gorgeous, the butterfly is amazing!! Popping over now!
ReplyDeleteClare your card is just beautiful, I love the butterfly and rose. I'm off to vote for you now. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteirene
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Just added mine, Clare! Your card is stunning!!! And the embellishments you have made are truly gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Wendy
Beautiful card Clare, it's got my vote!
ReplyDeleteYou have my vote Clare, how could you not....as far as I can see there are only 2 other cards which are anywhere near your skills....one is the bicycle...with the shadow. I commented on those two cards but you got the vote....all the very best.
ReplyDeleteA really lovely card, Clare! Good Luck!
ReplyDeletePS. Thanks for your comments on my card.
That rose is divine - I seriously can't believe that you MADE that, it's just like what you would buy and I love that butterfly in all white too. Great job with your embellies and best of luck for this round.
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of the prettiest cards I've seen in a while. Every detail is exquisite. I WANT that butterfly!!!
ReplyDeleteDone deal-I'm Beth W there.I agree with everyone else-exquisite!
ReplyDeleteLove your style Clare! Beautiful card and such fab embellishments! You have my vote!
ReplyDeletesmiles,Deena
Your card is gorgeous and what a wonderful butterfly! Leaving it white was a great idea. And that rose is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, gorgeous fimo butterfly!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Corine
beautiful Clare ... very best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the flower ... you got my vote!
ReplyDeleteGood luck; I already voted :)
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to see you made top 20 in this competition, congratulations! Your card is beautiful, love that you made so many different embellishments for this, all of them are LOVELY!! Good luck to you :)
ReplyDeleteI voted for you sweet girl :)
ReplyDeleteClare! you're one of the finalists with this lovely card!!! whoo hoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh!... Wonderful!!!
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