I received my very first Pretties In A Box from Paper Pretties about 4 weeks ago. In the box was the DaintyBella stamp by Stamping Bella. This stamp is adorable and the kit I received is very nice. So I thought that it was about time I made a card using the items that came in my box. I should be receiving my second box any day so that was another good reason for me to make a card from my first box. :)
Both stamps I used are from Stamping Bella. The two pieces of designer papers that I chose to use from the contents of the box are from Crate paper. This paper is gorgeous and I intend to buy more of it. I stamped my image on the ivory half circle and than layered it on the parakeet half circle. I used Stampin'UP! Chocolate Chip ink to stamp both my image and my sentiment. I colored my Bella using Prisma color pencils and Gamsol with a stump. I wanted to do something different with the bouquet that the Daintybella is holding so I used tiny white pearls by K&Company and tiny pink pearls by Joy crafts. I purchased my pink pearls from Ellen Hutson. To finish off my card I used the Coral grosgrain ribbon that also came in my Paper Pretties box. I appreciated having almost Evey thing I needed in one box so that I could make this card. I liked that the papers all matched so I did not have to go in search for papers that I felt would go together. This card was one of the easiest cards I have made in a very long time. As most of you know I like easy. :)
I wish you all a happy Wednesday. I hope that you will have something wonderful to smile about through out your day. Smile. :)
Beautiful card! I love how you used the pearls for the bouquet...what a creative and beautiful idea!!
Posted by: Jana Weaver | April 25, 2007 at 01:12 AM
Super cute...gteat colors and bling.
Posted by: Allison | April 25, 2007 at 01:31 AM
That is such a clever and beautiful card. Love those pearls. Nice job!
Posted by: Kathy | April 25, 2007 at 09:04 AM
well, if nothing else, your card is "smile worthy". Just lovely!
Posted by: Sharon in NE | April 25, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Now this is gorgeous. LOVE the pearl flowers! Very creative.
Posted by: Joan B | April 25, 2007 at 05:22 PM
This is a darling card. Love your colors and what you did with your Bella.
Posted by: Louise | April 27, 2007 at 04:56 AM
LOVE the card Mary! Great use of the pearlized beads in her hair and bouquet... clevah!
Hugs,
A. :)
Posted by: A. Sanborn | April 27, 2007 at 08:30 AM