Pinterest Challenge

So last week Sherry and Katie issued a challenge to actually DO something with all the ideas that we have pinned on on Pinterest. Hmmm...novel idea!

I've actually pinned a bunch of home decor and organization ideas, but none that I'm really ready to commit to yet. So I decided to dive into my Color Combos board. Which is actually more of an 'inspiration for cards' board. But hey, tomato, tomahto.

So I made some cards based on the pins from my Color Combos board. Here we go!

Up first, this gorgeous photo with that beautiful green dress with a lace/doily overlay.

Though who is that scary man behind them? Oh wait, maybe an officiant? Like this is their 'you may kiss the bride' moment? That makes sense. Deena's inner monologue, stop talking now.

So here's my card interpretation:

I used PTI New Leaf cardstock and some doilies from Michaels (which stick together like mofos). I even added a Prima flower in that fun raspberry color to match her shoes. The sentiments is from Waltzingmouse Stamps Big Day Additions set.

Next....

I liked the way the leaves were around the perimeter of this. And I'm a sucker for anything with pretty leaves.

And now the card:

I stamped around the cream layer with PTI's Turning a New Leaf. I used Spring Moss ink and then layered with Aqua Mist ink. I used some patterned paper layers as well, from My Minds Eye Stella and Rose Hattie collection. The card base is PTI Pure Poppy. The quote stamp is from Waltzingmouse Stamps Words of Wisdom set.

(insert best announcer voice here)
And now..... The final entry into the Pinterest Challenge....

In this corner, hailing from the online archives of Pinterest.com, this photo!

And in this corner, the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge

And in *this* corner, my bff's birthday. Which is only three weeks away from mine, so we do a combined celebration every year.

(how many corners am I up to?)

They all converge in the middle to make this loveliness!

A birthday card for my bff using PTI Ocean Tides and more paper from MME. I'm on an orange kick lately, so that flower is front and center. You can also see a hint of a Vera Bradley gift card peeking out there.The number dies and stamps are from PTI's Big Birthday Wishes set.

Oh, and my bff isn't 29 anymore, but she refuses to admit it...(she just hit her mid-30s). But no matter how old she is, I love her to death. And she'll always be older than me. HA!

So there you have it. My entries into the Pinterest Challenge. Thanks Sherry, Katie, Emily and Lana for hosting!

Comments

[Kelly Schirmer]

What a cheerful card with that big bloom! Love the colors. Your card inspired by the Pinterest photo is so cool with the doilies and the sentiment. Totally cracked up at the mystery guy...didn't even notice him at first, hee! Shows how observant I am!!

[Lynn Mercurio]

Fantastic creation and a lovely inspiration piece!

[Clare Buswell]

Fabulous cards! thanks for joining us this week at the WMSC!