Vintage Roses

Inspiration challenges are my very favorite! Not only do I love to re-create part of the inspiration piece, but it's a blast to see others' creativity as well! This week's Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoast is to choose an item from the Plaid Pony Vintage shop......such a fun store to browse! So many of the clothes, jewelry, and housewares remind me of my late grandparents and great-grandparents....such bittersweet memories! I fell in love with this Vintage 3 Strand Rosette Necklace with rosebuds and pearls (photo below left).....it reminded me of Basic Grey Porcelain designer paper which I haven't used in quite some time!

I have also used the following challenges in the making of this card:
Gloria's Sketch Tuesday Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts (photo above);
Jen's Color Monday Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts: pinks and greens;
Daring Cardmakers: "We Three"...use three of something...I used three scallops, three panels, three papers...that's three of threes!!;
Get Sketchy: find inspiration in your house.....the photo above right is from my dining room;
Something Completely Different: Numbers....there are numbers in the scripture stamp;
AI Factory: Bring on the Bling;
Meljen's Designs: Sparkle, shine, foil, bling, etc....please see the close-up pic below to see the shimmer from the Glimmer Mist....boy, that stuff is hard to photograph!;
Fab & Funky Challenge: Forget Me Not.....I forgot about this Basic Grey Porcelain paper!;
Freshly Brewed Designs: Show Off Your Style....my fave creations are floral, frilly, with Zva Creative pearls and Glimmer Mist...and of course my fave scripture stamps from Our Daily Bread designs!;
Stampin' Royalty: Designer paper as focal.....check!;
Critter Challenges: Texture....used CB Polka dots embossing folder;
Paper Playtime: P.S. I love you.....I love these items used on this card: Scripture stamp, pearls, Glimmer Mist, floral paper, polka dots, colors......these are all some of my faves....plus I made this for my dear friend, Sally, who I love very much!


Card details:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread designs' "Path Of LIfe"
Cardstock: Stampin' Up Always Artichoke and Pink Pirouette
Designer Paper: Basic Grey "Porcelain"
Accessories: "Pearl" Glimmer Mist, Zva Creative Pearls, Lace ribbon, Bow Easy, Spellbinders oval Nestabilities and Lacey Squares, paper piercer and template, Cuttlebug "Polka Dots" embossing folder.

Before I go, I wanted to let you all in on a little secret......Stampin' Up is giving away four prizes of "My Digital Studio" software......if you haven't seen it, wow are you missing out! Not only can you do digi-scrapbooking and card-making, but there are soooooo many cool things you can do with this program! I never dreamed I would be a digi-person, but if I win one of these babies, I soon will be!!!! Check out the details HERE on how to win!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a blessed weekend!!!