Monday, August 8, 2011

Live The Life You Want

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope your week is starting off wonderfully! I have a card to enter into a couple of challenges today :)
For this card, I used the Tim Holtz Floral Frames embossing folder and then sanded the raised image. I then brushed red chalk over it to show the texture. I cut the dragonfly from Picturesque and used Terrifically Tacky tape on the wings and then adhered glass microbeads. I also spritzed the orange paper with shimmer spray in sparkle so it really glitters. It is overcast here today so I couldn't get a really good picture of all the sparkle.
Recipe:
  • K & Company Que Sera Sera Paper - card base
  • Core'dinations Roy G Biv - orange paper
  • Picturesque - Dragonfly at 2 1/2"
  • Tim Holtz Floral Frames Embossing Folder
  • Colorbok Red Chalk - edges and over embossed area
  • K Andrew Stamp from Positive Thoughts - click HERE to purchase your own set
  • Tim Holtz Fired Brick Distress Ink - sentiment
  • Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4 - label
  • Tsukineko Shimmer Sparkle Spray
  • Hobby Lobby ribbon
  • Foam tape - for orange card stock, label and dragonfly
  • iRock - crystals for dragonfly's body
  • Recollections Pearls - for dragonfly's eyes
I am entering the card in the following challenges:
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a great evening :)
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33 comments:

  1. AmyAugust 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    So pretty and Tim Holtz-esque! Love it! I love the dragonfly with the microbeads- that really looks great! :)Amy

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  2. ShellyAugust 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful! Love the beads, it adds such a rich look!
    Shelly
    http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

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  3. The Craftin MamaAugust 8, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    This is a beauty Lisa.

    Ildi-The Craftin Mama
    www.thecraftinmama.blogspot.com

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  4. JayneAugust 8, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Pretty card Lisa.The microbeads look great.
    Jayne

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  5. scrappinCAugust 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the sparkle and the micro beads. I have to get an iRock.
    TFS!
    Cindy Lou

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  6. MyCuriousCraftsAugust 8, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Lisa, what an adorable card...love it. The dragonfly and patterned paper are a great choice also. FABULOUS! ~Shen

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  7. KarenAugust 8, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Lisa I have run out of adjectives to use on your cards but this one is simply divine!

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  8. CharlotteAugust 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Hi Lisa, I hope you are having a great day. This is just beautiful. The micro beads are just the perfect touch to the dragonfly. And I have not seen that Tim Holtz folder before. But I must get it after seeing your beautiful card.
    Charlotte

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  9. SabrinaAugust 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Lisa! I love the technique you used on the dragonfly and the paper is lovely.
    Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. I am a new follower on your blog now too!
    Hugs,
    Sabrina :)

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  10. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasAugust 8, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Such a gorgeous card... channeling TimH! Love it.

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  11. KarenAugust 8, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful card! The colors you used are so pretty. I love the dragonfly with the beads and the crystals. :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  12. KellieAugust 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Very pretty card, I really like your color choice. Great job.

    Kellie

    kardsbykellie.blogspot.com

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  13. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Bee-utiful Dragonfly card. Especially like the paper & colors you chose.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  14. girliaAugust 8, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Really cute. Love the layering on the wings

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  15. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 8, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    So pretty! Great colors and love the beads! I should pull mine out and dust them off!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  16. Amy EAugust 9, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Oh Lisa, I love love love the colors!!! So gorgeous!!!

    Amy E.
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    This is a beautiful card! Lisa you always do such a great job. You are so talented my friend. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  18. Karen HAugust 9, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Lisa, this card is STUNNING. I saw it earlier today (yep, I peeked in when I had a nanosecond!) and it just took my breath away. The colors are so gorgeous and made me think of sherbet. :o) The dragonfly is stunning and the embossing is just beautiful. I just love everything about this. :o) (And the SPARKLE. Oh my!) :o)

    Hugs and blessings! :o)

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  19. NormaAugust 9, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    WOW!! beautiful card Lisa!! Love the colors and the glitter & bling on the dragonfly. TFS
    Hugs

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  20. ArleneAugust 9, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Lisa, this is beautiful...such great colors you used. :)

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  21. Sherrie K.August 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Pretty card Lisa~I love the TH embossing folder and the technique's you used~brushing chalk on it for texture. It gives it a really cool look. The dragonfly is so sparkly, shimmery and looks fantastic! Beautiful Lisa!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  22. Cindy BelandAugust 9, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Hi Lisa,AMAZING job with this BEAUTIFUL card!Love the beads and the great embossing,and the dragonfly is soo PRETTY!FANTASTIC as always my friend!!:)

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  23. June HouckAugust 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    SO pretty! Gorgeous embossing folder and dragonfly…you paired them perfectly.

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  24. Chriss America RealAugust 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Lisa, this is so beautiful. I wrote on that gals site that is giving away the video camera that I hope you win because I would love it if you could make tutorials of some of your work! Hugs!
    chrissandlou.blogspot.com

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  25. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)August 9, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Pretty I love all the sparkle!

    Jo:)
    Http://joboogie.typepad.com

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  26. LindaAugust 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I love dragonflies and your card is wonderful. I love the sparkly bug.

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  27. JoyAugust 10, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    So pretty..love the embossing and the use of the mico beads ! Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot !
    Joy

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  28. Kelly SAugust 10, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Gorgeous card, Lisa! I love the microbeads on the wings.

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  29. Amy CAugust 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Very pretty!! I love the microbeads on the wings. Thanks for linking up this week at My Craft Spot.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  30. CarissaAugust 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love all the detail. So pretty with all the glitz and glitter. Thanks for crafting with us today at FCCB. We hope to see a lot more of you.

    Carissa
    www.happilyeverpapercrafter.blogspot.com

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  31. My 3 E ScrapbookingAugust 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    WOW Lisa! That dragonfly is stunning with the microbeads!! It is such a goregous card! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot this week!
    Amber

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  32. KateAugust 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    What a stunning card! The glitter and microbeads are such fabulous touches! Wow!
    Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot and Fantabulous Cricut!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  33. BugBitesAugust 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Very pretty- love the details on the dragon fly. TFS with us at FCCB this week.

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Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comments...I truly appreciate them :)