So I decided to use a card that my mom bought for my daughter for her birthday. Here's a picture:
I think I was attracted to the above card because of the bright colors, the stripes at the bottom, and the sparkle. Also, I like how they put the sentiment on a piece of notebook paper, very trendy!
At first glance you might think that my card looks nothing like the store bought card, but it's all in the details folks ;)
1. My sentiment is placed on "notebook paper", just like the store bought card.
2. I used a bright, warm color on top, and purple on the bottom. I added vertical "stripes" to my purple card stock by stamping a piano key border stamp from Waltzingmouse stamps.
3. I used a white border between the top and bottom.
4. I added swirly bling to my card.
5. The main element on the top part of my card is white, just like the white horse on the store bought card.
The "rock" themed stamps are all from Close To My Heart, and the "Birthday Girl" stamp is from Butterfly Dreams (PTI). I made this card with one of my daughter's friends in mind who has an upcoming birthday. All of her friends are really into music right now, so I thought this would be fun for her!
So what do you think? This is not my typical style, but it was fun to go a little crazy with this one ;) Thanks Laurie, for hosting such a fun challenge!
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This is GORGEOUS in every way, colors, elements, the layers, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabby, fabby, fabby!
ReplyDeleteI think you were truly inspired...
and I love it all!
Going card shopping tonight to work on a card tomorrow!:)
Oh wow Diane your card is gorgeous, I love the blingy swirls and the lovely bright pink, you've cased the shop bought card perfectly :)
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Oh my goodness, Diane, this is spectacular! Thank you for taking us through all of the elements and how you were inspired by the original. I love this kind of peek into the creative process! The result is absolutely fabulous and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the coolest cards ever!! I love every single element you added to this! Fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Love how you made it girly too!
ReplyDeleteThis may not be your typical style, but I love it...your colors are delightful and I am sure your daughter will love it!! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, I come via the Papertray Ink forums and I became one of your followers I hope you do the same for me. Thank you so much I love Lancaster PA by the way.
ReplyDeleteDiane this is an awesome card! I see your inspiration perfectly! WOW! Such a great teen card! I love the bling! I love the keyboard at the botton! I love the pti die at an angle! Great job with this! Thank you so much for playing along with my challenge!!
ReplyDeleteThis card 'rocks'! Excellent take on the challenge. So much better then the store bought one. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this, Diane! Such a fun card and the colors are some of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteRockin' card, Diane! (Sorry, I couldn't resist, LOL!) I "get" the inspiration connection--I love when "new" cards look nothing like the "old" one, and yet never would have been created without it! (Does that make sense?) I think your daughter's friend is going to love this!
ReplyDeleteYour version is SO COOL! Love all the music elements, especially the keyboard at the bottom. You have done at super job with the challenge!
ReplyDeleteDiane, This may not be your usual, but your card is fabulous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Diane, this is such a gorgeous & cool card! Love the design and colors!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it Diane... What a FUN challenge.. and your take on it is FABULOUS! Who wouldnt LOVE this fun card!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for walking me through the inspirational connections; I didn't see those ties until then. All I knew was that I liked your card SO much better. It's fun, colorful and well designed. You rocked this challenge! Hope I get the chance to play along.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Diane! I love everything about it. So many great details in the swirls and colors. I love your combination of stamps.
ReplyDeleteYour card ROCKS!!! LOVE the bling! the keys on the purple paper are so fun!! All over a rockin card!!
ReplyDeletelove love your stamping on the note paper. fabulous card, Diane!
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