Love is up in the Air for All Dressed Up Stamps' Challenge

I knew when I first saw the image "Wedding Balloon" at All Dressed Up Stamps that I had to use it to build up my Engagement/shower/wedding cards!  It's so beautiful by Wendy Burns!

Not only are the couple "floating" in the clouds, but so is the paper they're stamped on with the use of pop dots.  Using the newest clouds stencil on the market, I've been having a ball making my backgrounds.  I need a little more practice on them but I love the puffiness of them.  *On a side note, I feel a kinship with hot air balloons.  The Blanchard side of my heritage is best known for being the first hot air balloonist in France-his "contraption even had a set of large Wings attached for "lift"? I guess.  I've seen many illustrations of his balloon in our history pages and on retail merchandise even.

On the inside, I used floral cream and pink paper to coordinate with the front.  I used a sheer sticker Love sticker then I add some absolutely gorgeous, heavy, embroidered lace that is accented with sequins and pink satin thread. What a finish to this card-I hope you like it as much as I do!

Celebrating Alyce Keegan's Upcoming Wedding- Sasayaki Glitter DT joining Kit & Clowder DT--Congrats!

We are here today in honor of Alyce Keegan's wedding this weekend and we ALL wanted to participate even though we are spread far and wide.  Alyce is the creator of the Design Site, Kit & Clowder.  I'm on the Inspiration Design Team for Sasayaki Glitter and the owner, Naz Smith, created an image called "Bride" that had this gorgeous Bride and 2 different Bridesmaids  (which I opted not to use this time).  Our theme was to use Black & White as our base but, we could add hints of a color here and there.
On the dress I used a coat of Sugar coatings by Doodlebug, lily white glitter.  On top of the silver foil striped paper, I added a row of chiffon roses w/ pearls with a row of heart shaped pearls on an open weave ribbon.  On the inside, I used a complimenting design paper in gray.
Even after 46 years of marriage to my high school sweetheart, I can still remember the excitement of the wedding day!  We wish you nothing but the best on your future with Jon and hope you  both have many years together in wedded bliss!  Congrats!!

Julia Spiri is having an Anything Goes Challenge--Bridal is the "Twist"

Once again, I get to participate in  Julia Spiri's bi-monthly Challenge as the May Guest Designer and I'm so thrilled!  Although her challenges are Anything Goes, there's usually a Twist and this time around, we are showcasing her Bridal digitals that have been released recently.  They can be found at her Etsy store here--I chose to use Wedding Day.  Isn't she elegant??!!
On the 6" card, I used a cream satin heavy cardstock design paper that says "Tying the Knot".  Then a floral paper behind a kraft matted Bride.  I colored her in Copics and used Clear Wink of Stella for the veil and the gown itself.  Unfortunately the picture didn't pick up the shimmer of this great product.  I used a Frantage in the background that has bits of gold and white chunks-love it!  This heavy lace is so elegant for this special card and I used paper roses and rope pearls as an accent in the corner.  On the inside, it is finished off with a light design paper and a sentiment from my stash.

Be sure to come visit us over at the Challenge and get your entry in to be eligible for some prizes.  And Thanks to all the Julia Spiri Gals that have welcomed me with open arms!  I've had a ball!
I'd like to enter the following Challenges with this card:

Crafty Girlz Challenges

 Crafting from the Heart

A Bit More Time to Craft 

Southern Girls Challenge

Crafting for all Seasons