Roxybonds Creates

It's Shabby Chic week over at H2H challenges!   When this challenge was first proposed, I was stumped by the theme.  However, I have seen some amazing artwork with the new Ariana paper pack , and after a while it started to scream shabby chic to me.  So I created a layout based on a sketch from Sketchy Thursdays.  I used the floral paper from Ariana, along with Ariana Coral, Crystal Blue and Ariana Grey cardstocks, as well as Pink Glitter Paper.  I cut a large doily shape using Artbooking in Crystal blue, then trimmed the outer layer to put towards the top of the layout, while the inner layer went on the right side.  With the grey cardstock, I ran it through my Cuttlebug using our new Damask Embossing Folder, then lightly sanded it allowing some of the white core to show through.  I cut Easter using Artbooking as well in the Pink Glitter Paper.   I lightly distressed the edges of the papers with scissors, and added some Colonial White...

I came across a video tutorial the other night on how to create paper roses from a uber-talented fellow consultant Tracey Mason .  I sat and created several of these right on the spot.  I was looking and waiting for the perfect card sketch to use them on.  You can see her tutorial HERE! Along came the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: I just knew it was perfect!  I could not resist using my favorite color combo of red, black and white on this card, and one of my all-time favorite paper patterns from the Silhouette Creative Basics (retired) pack. I doubled up on Challenges today for the Heart 2 Heart Challenge- Sentimentally Yours Check out how cool these flowers look: I really want to mail this card to a friend of mine for her birthday later this month.... but I'm not sure it would survive in a regular envelope.  I may just keep it in my ever growing stash :) Supplies used: All CTMH unless noted: Tulip Cardstock Black Cardstock Colonial White Card...