Wednesday, June 12, 2019

One Card For Today

I know I haven't been around in blogland much as of late. For that I apologize. Life has gotten a bit more busy these days. DH needs a bit more help, and until we get this new "routine" down, I'll be in and posting/commenting when I can. Please bear with me. : )

I have one card for today. I saw a bit ago that Michele played along with The Library Challenge, and fell madly in love with her card. An idea popped into my head, and a card was born... Great inspiration here; take a look:

The Art of Stripes: Over 30 ways to wear stripes: Amazon.co.uk: Hardie Grant, Libby VanderPloeg: 9781784881511: Books

Now, next to polka dots, I'm in love with stripes! Here's my card:


I went pretty much CAS, and decided not to use pink; it just didn't work with my design. I used a die set from Jane Davenport called Tadah. I found black scraps for all the black bits you see, and an MFT striped scrap for the skirt as well as a smidgen of red for the cumberbund. A few flat, red sequins finishes this off. So EZPZ. Hope you all are enjoying these last few days of Spring, and as always...



13 comments:

Marina said...

This is so fun and so perfectly cas and real beauty! Thanks for joining The Library.

Claire said...

Oh gosh... your card is absolutely spot on. It's super stylish and a great feminine touch. That Ta'dah is a little bit special too, fab card x

HilaryJane said...

This card is great, love how you pulled off your idea and created the stripped dress. The little pops of red finish it off beautifully xx

lostinpaper said...

AWEsome take on the inspiration Bev, and that sentiment it's perfect!!

Christine Alexander said...

great take on the inspiration picture Bev, love the CAS layout and image :)

I Card Everyone said...

Ta to the DA!!! Bev, that's about the coolest die I've seen all day! what a darling interpretation of that book cover! So happy to see you've gotten your Library Card... but don't sit next to me 'cuz I KNOW we would NOT be quiet!!! xx
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Darnell said...

Another winning design, Bevie! You pings are firing on all cylinders, even if it's not very often! Your lady with her pretty stripey dress and pretty red belt nailed the book cover!! Lots of hugs, Darnell

Kylie said...

I've never seen that type of die before - it's fantastic! I'm so out of the loop. :( Thank goodness for you and your wonderful inspiration!

Anita in France said...

Tadah indeed, Bev ... how brilliant is this deliciously CAS card! She's stylish, chic, elegant ... goodness, she'd be perfect in Paris!! Still missing you, mon amie! Big hugs and bisous, Anita :)

TK said...

Tadah! Perfect execution and fun too! Love your little dancing diva... Hope live irons itself out soon for you, I know mine has been way too complicated for awhile.

Bobby said...

What a perfect die to replicate that book cover, Bev. Love that striped skirt.

Marina said...

This has been featured as a ‘Librarian’s Choice’. Thank you for sharing it at The Library.

Darnell said...

Hi Bevie! Popping back to congratulate you on the well-deserved recognition from The Library Challenge!! Miss you!! Hugs, Darnell