It's gonna be a 'stampin' great weekend for me. I have serious stamping out to do and I don't look forward to the clean up... Luckily, I have the time to get it out of the way now and in one huge batch.
Ok, so have you wondered where you saw this sentiment a couple days ago... LOL Doesn't it work great with this gorjuss girl?? I had to use it again, it was too perfect. {crap, so was that liquid applique *wink* just gotta do what ya gotta do...} I needed to add that little bead along the bottom of her swimsuit.
I wanted something a little old fashioned and I grabbed a piece of My Minds Eye at a clearance sale a few weeks ago. It was soft and girly so I used it. I added some Tim Holtz 'aged paper' with a sponge, to the edges of my image, to make it softer than the bright white.
Question time... how many of you can tie a pretty knot? In a million years, you will not understand how long it took me to do this. I felt like I was as dense as concrete. I got edgy just thinking about it whenever I needed a knot...and I LOVE them! Then, all the video, and picture tutorials finally came together...angels clapped as I mastered this elusive trick. ...sigh, I love the bow I made at the top of this card. I have found some ribbons tie nicer, but as long as it isn't sheer...I can now tie a pretty bow. ;)
see ya tomorrow!! {I will let you know if I found anything at the stamp show...}
Oh my goodness..this is just adorable! I love the liquid applique on the bottom of the dress!
Simply adorable!
Posted by: Christine dol | July 31, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Love this, Paula!! The secret to knots with sheer or really thin ribbon...don't tie it tight! :)
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | July 31, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Gorgeous. Love the liquid applique and jealous of your lovely bow as I am somewhat pretty knot challenged myself.
Posted by: Sheena B | July 31, 2009 at 10:21 PM
The bow is beautiful Paula. There are great tutorial out there. The liquid applique is fantastic and looks so delicate like pearls. That paper is really nice too.
Posted by: Silvia | July 31, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Sweet! Picture perfect....as usual....!
Posted by: Linda C. | July 31, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Hey how come I've not seen that gorjuss girl before?? It's too precious and you are giving us all such great ideas for the liquid applique. Love everything you've done with it.
Hope the show is good!
Posted by: Meahni | August 01, 2009 at 04:32 AM
just gorjuss Paula...and that little swimsuit NEEDED that row of dots at the edge!! wonder what you'll get at the show?!
Posted by: Bernie | August 01, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Adorable! Love the liquid applique' and your decorative stitching! I need to find some of those bow tying tutorials myself, mine are always crooked. Have a great time at your show!
Posted by: Kandi | August 01, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Paula this is so beautiful!!
Posted by: Carla | August 01, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Beautiful card Paula. I can't tie a know to save my life. I've tutorials on youtube and I still struggle with it so I just don't do knots anymore.
Posted by: Beth S | August 01, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Awwwww, so so sweet! Love the whole card!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | August 01, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Paula,
I am kinda new at this blogging thing... where did you find this stamp for the gal and sentiment??? Im Holly from Columbus Ohio at
HPrasek@columbus.rr.com.... Please email me with your info.... I LOVE your work!
Thanks Paula!
Hollymae
Posted by: Hollymae | August 13, 2009 at 11:18 PM