Well here's my entry example I made for the Heartfelt Creations Design Team tryouts . . . I think it turned out pretty good considering I just had neck surgery and I stayed up till late and got it turned in just under the deadline wire!
You'll notice that there's a vellum insert; which is what I attached my water colored stamped image on.
I just love Heartfelt Creations' Ornate Gateway die! So airy and delicate looking.
Makes me want to walk on through into the quiet garden and curl up under a big tree with a good book for the afternoon. . .
The Scenery Builder Stamp set by Heartfelt Creations helps you add those little extra touches and add dimension to your projects. I chose to add punched and layered flowers on mine.
Just for fun and a change of pace, I used flowers that I had stamped and made using the Poesy Patch stamp set by Heartfelt Creations. Under my salutation I glued the pediment from my gate die cutouts and embellished further. Gotta have my bling!
So I'll be letting everyone know if I make it into the semifinals - say a few prayers for me if you think of it :0) Until then I'll keep doin what I'm doin lovin every minute of it too! I am so blessed to be able to teach and design for Grapevine Designs & GBM Mesa - you both ROCK!!!!
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Beautiful! It is sooooo original! The idea of having the gate open Rio a garden. Simply gorgeoys!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! You're such a great supporter!! Big hugs ;o)
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What a lovely creation! Followed the link here from Heartfelt Creations. Just wanted to wish you good luck!
ReplyDeleteWell Glenda thank you so much for taking the time to seek out my simple little site. LOL It's so hard to find the time these days to build and keep up with this one as well as my other ones (f.b. & pinterest) too! But thank you for your compliment and encouragement too. Please check back as I hope to have my semi final project on here too; if I can just get to it! LOL :oD
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Laurie'
(La-ray)
This is wonderful. Love all the elements you have included. Great job and congrats on making it to the semi-finals.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Melissa! And thank you for encouragement on making the semi-finals. I hope to be posting my semi-final projects on this site as well. You can check out one of my projects on my f.b. page in my photos/albums. I hope to get the other one on there too in a day or two. LOL MIÑA MIÑA! We will see what will happen on the 30! Till then- TTFN. ;o)
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Laurie'
(La-ray)
Love this ..its absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhy-thank you Holly!!! What a sweet comment and so encouraging too! I cannot believe how many people like this card!?!? It makes me smile just knowing that you enjoyed looking at it! Thanks again for your sweetness!
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Laurie'
(La-ray)
So intricate and gorgeous. Your card is simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my Ger, I don't know if I can live up to such a wonderful compliment?!?! Thank you none the less!!! I had a lot of fun with all the little details - I'm a self admitted detail junkie!! ;0) LOL It's fun to put in those little touches for people to find as they look closely; each time they'll find something new - I hope! Enjoy the peeking! And thank you for your support!
Deletemany blessings,
Laurie'
(La-ray)
This is so sweet. I love it. beautiful card good luck inn the HC semifinals
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DIANA L.
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Diana, thank you so much for the lovely compliment and encouragement! I am counting down the days! But, I know it's in "PaPa's" hands. BTW I'll be checking out your blog tonight. ;o) - thanks for leaving your addy!
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Laurie'
(La-ray)
What a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
Absolutely stunning! What an incredible creation! The angels must be singing after seeing this! TFS! You have MY vote!
ReplyDeletewow! This card is stunning:) Congratulations on making it through to the semi - finals and I wish you the best of luck:) x
ReplyDeletehugs Nikki Payne x
Beautiful card. I love the design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I really like how you used the Ornate Gateway Die vertical and horizontal. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you sooooooo very much to all you Lovely Ladies!!! I just want to give you all such a big hug for all your encouragement! Your prayers would be greatly appreciated too! Now on to the next phase . . . Oh boy, here we go! ;o) Lots of love and keep your creative juice flowin 'n' goin!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
Laurie'
(La-ray)
Your card is amazing...full of so many intricate and gorgeous details.
ReplyDeleteLove Jenny Garlick
Thank you, thank you Jenny - that is so sweet of you! I am kind of a detail junky!?! ;o) I just love to put in those little things for people to find and discover each time they look at one of my pieces. Kinda like that artist that would hide a little mouse somewhere on his sculptures! LOL :oD Thanks again for your support.
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Laurie'
(La-ray)
What an absolutely gorgeous card - full of so many intricate details.
ReplyDeletelove Jenny Garlick
Such a stunning card! Your watercoloured image just makes you feel like the scene is real. You deserve a place on the design team.
ReplyDeleteWow! Janelle, you make me feel like a real art-teest - LOL But seriously, thank you for such a compliment! I too love adding water color to stamped images as it does ad a different or more realistic feeling to them. As for getting on the team, that would be such an honor!! Your prayers, spreading the word and your vote will help in making that happen, but we will see what "PaPa" has planned for me! ;o)
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Laurie'
(La-ray)
Gorgeous Card! Love the gates, flowers and the scene you created.
ReplyDeleteHi there Penny! Thanks! Don't you just love Heartfelt Creations' Ornamental Gateways Die cut too!!! You can do so much with it. I even used it in one of my semi final projects! I just had to adorn that beautiful gate with beautiful flowers. ;o) I just imagined a Victorian garden overflowing with blossoms of every kind; draping over the entry as well. So that’s what happened and that’s what came out of my crazy head of mine. (o_0) LOL any-who . . . Thank you very much! And I hope you will enjoy my semi final project just as much!
Deleteblessings,
Laurie'
(La-ray)
WOW What a stunning creation. Will cast my vote for you
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Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts School Projects
Well all I can say is "WOW" too!! Thank you for your support & vote!! I am so glad you enjoyed my card and I hope you will check back once I get my other projects (semi-final & more) on here! As you can see my blog is under major construction, but will be fully functional soon - I hope LOL ;o)
Deletehugs & blessings,
Laurie'
(La-ray)
Beautiful card. I just signed up for email updates to your blog and look forward to receiving inspiration from you. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteMarjorie from TX
Hello Marjorie, thank you so much for your support and encouragement and for choosing to follow me! I am currently switching over my info from two other sites to this one and it is a slow process - so I hope you will bear with me. In the mean time you can check out some of my other pieces on my f.b. page in my photos and on my Pinterest page under "my creations" board. You can find both of them I believe by typing in "quicherz" or Quiche Laurie Perry. Do check back here though as I will be adding my semi-finals projects on here next! Will be in touch so. Thank you again for your new found loyalty!
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Laurie'
(La-ray}
This is a gorgeous creation! Good luck in the Heartfelt Creations DT call. You just gave me a lead to a new store that I didn't know existed. It looks like GBM is just down the street from me, so I will go check it out soon...
ReplyDeleteLaura C.
How cool! I'm so glad when my creations can inspire others!! Do you live here in the Mesa area? I'd love to hook up with you - maybe @ GBM? I teach on Wed 10-5:30 :o) Any who - thank you, thank you for your encouraging comments and we will see what happens on the 30th!?!?! E-mail me or just drop in if you’re around. Happy creating and shopping . . .
Deleteblessings,
Laurie'
(La-ray)