Calendar Girls : February

Hello my darlin friends and followers,
it is the 28th of the month and ,a s such, it's also time to disclose our 'Calendar's project' for the month of February.
In case you are new to my blog ,you can find all about us 'Calendar Girls' here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/blogging-groups-f290/calendar-girls-blog-group-full-10-members-t512917.html

This month is hosted by Miss Kelly ,and she challenged our creative minds big time! :o)
In her own words, see below, are the fun guidelines for us 'Belles' to follow :

" Hear ye, hear ye! By royal proclamation …… I Welcome you all to Ms. February’s Ball!
Each of you beautiful belles – our lovely Calendar Girls - are cordially invited to the Calendar Girls Ball! It’s a month of love, admiration, and red hearts, my lovelies!
What will you wear to this ball? More like what will your CARD wear?! This month – fabulous Calendar Girls,- show us your STYLE! Your card should reflect a representation of what your dream dress would be and the moment each of you beauties walks into the ballroom, we’ll be dazzled by what you (your card!) has on!
1. Challenge 1 -- What’s your style?! will your card be sleek, sexy and black?
Will it be a pink and frilly with flowers? Lavendar and lace?
Will it have Bows? Buttons all down the back? {etc!} You may use any stamped image you like - it should not be a dress stamp, lol – your card should speak for itself with it’s colors and style! Make sure your card has the representation!
2. Challenge 2 -- Show us your true colors at this ball! Add your favorite color somewhere to your card, even if it’s the smallest of a brad or a little flower – it might not match your “dress personality” but that’s the whole challenge! In the words of Tim Gunn, “Make it work!”
3. Challenge 3 -- Shape up for this ball!! Well, this will be one of your EASIEST shape ups evah! Tee hee! on the same card, you must use a SHAPE somewhere on your card! Make your regular card but add a Big-shotted, Cuttlebugged, hand cut out shape to your card. (Ms Feb. will find samples and post to the thread!) Add your image to a nestie, to a hand cut heart, to a circular pattern – etc! Shape up, show your true color and your style!! "

With all that in mind ,I started to mulch ideas in my head and after two failed card's attempts I resigned myself to start all over again...when..*poofff*...!!! HOLLAAAA...(as Kells would say...lol)
I remembered a fabby card that strucked my fancy a lil while back and that I saved in my SCS favorites for eventually try and case it, so I decided it was time to try and case it now...

This is the card I cased:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1881861?&cat=500&ppuser=151102

And this is my interpretation for the Grand Ball to which, of course I was escorted by a very dapper date :

 My favorite 'evening' color is the classic,elegant black, but I do alternate  and wear dark burgundy/wine color too,which is my fav color amongst all colors. Rich,vibrant, warm...

and, in this particular card it's even 'plungy' at the front as well...eheh
I paired up my colors w/ some sparkly gems in lieu of real diamonds...lol which,apparently, are girls' best friends :o)
As you can see, my 'date' is quite elegant and ready to go too.
He just needs to get the Jaguar's door open for me and we'll be on our way...*wink*



For more informations, and step by step video instructions on how to make this hearts' couple and much much more, please check  Valita's Utube videos...she is absolutly a truly FENOMENAL punch art paper artist!
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=DIl1SXG2IOs&feature=BF&list=ULIPSxFOVnXX4&index=16

Here you have it...I enjoyed making this card, its challenge and its result.

Learning and discovering new tecniques and striving to better myself as a cardmaker.

I hope you like my crafty creation too

my friends :o)

Looking forward to your critiques...

Have a blessed day!

~Hugs~****~Paola~

Card Deets:

C/S: Black,Pearly Ivory Bazzil,Burgundy Wine,Blush Blossom,

       White, Basic Gray

Ink:Bravo Burgundy, Onix Black, Pink Piruette,White chalk

Others: SU Textured Expression 'Elegant Bouquet' ,1" punch, Heart nestie, sm. black pearls by Kaisercraft,Large glitter gems,'diamonds' , Silver ribbon, dimentionals.
Tecnique: dry embossing,layering,sponging

Please go and check the talented
Calendar Girls Blogs here:         
April   April's Alley

Barbara  Barb's Inkin' into Retirement

Carol   Lost in my craft room

Debbie   The Ink Igloo

Jeanette   Cre8tive Play

Kelly Sandcastle Stamper

Michelle  Ink'n General

Paola  That's Amore *you are here*

Tami  BlueInks Design

Terry  It's Totally Terry

This card was submitted for the following Challenges:
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-17-love.html
http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/
http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/2011/02/dysu-challenge-8-anything-goes.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
http://paperromancechallenges.blogspot.com/