Lovely lace, flowers and pearls, oh my!

It's time for another challenge with us at the Southern Girls.

This fortnight Team Lou have created projects to inspire you for the new challenge

Tape It, Lace It or Tie It with Team Lou

Our generous sponsors for this challenge are


Krafters Cart


The Paper Shelter

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No stamps from me today.



I have used the BIG Bold Alphabet Die Set by Altenew to make the sentiment the focus of my card.  This fabulous alphabet die set is available through the Krafters Cart, one of our generous sponsors this fortnight ... you never know, you could be the lucky challenge winner and put your prize towards getting a set for yourself.  I also used the Wink Of Stella Brush Glitter Marker and Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, which are available from the Krafters Cart ... more goodies to add to your shopping list.

My card is pretty large ... I scored a sheet of heavy white cardstock to make this A5 landscape card for my sister.  I burnished the fold (it's pretty heavy weight cardstock and it resisted) then started adding my layers.  First came the burlap ribbon followed by the lovely white organza lace, adhering them in place with Tombow Mono Multi liquid glue.  I trimmed the ends off two white pearl flourishes (when I say ends, I actually mean the start) and secured them in place over the burlap/lace panel, leaving plenty of room for the sentiment.  I die cut three sets of the alphas to make my "sister" sentiment, adhering them together to give extra dimension.  I adhered the alphas in place with Tombow Mono Multi liquid glue then gave them a delicate sparkle with my clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Marker.  Lucky last came the flowers.  I trimmed off the wire and adhered the paper blooms in place using liquid adhesive (Helmar 450 Quick Dry, it's like using a hot glue gun without the "HOT").  I added a touch of sparkle to the flowers with the clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Marker too.
I have to confess that I'm thrilled with how the burlap and lace contrast against the smooth white cardstock, pearls and sparkling alphas.

   

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I'm also sharing a second card this week.
It uses lots of sparkling glitter tape and you can read all about it HERE.

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

Tape It, Lace It or Tie It with Team Lou

on the
Southern Girls Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***

heavy smooth white cardstock - A4
scoreboard and bone folder
Altenew – Bold Alphabet Die Set
Wink Of Stella Brush Glitter Marker – Clear
burlap ribbon
Birch Organza Lace - white
Bella Bling - pearl flourishes
Kaisercraft - Paper Blooms - coconut
Kaisercraft - Mini Paper Blooms - coconut
Sizzix Big Shot
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the flowers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the lace & burlap

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Sending a big Thank You to Krafters Cart and The Paper Shelter for sponsoring our

Tape It, Lace It or Tie It with Team Lou challenge at the Southern Girls.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative and look forward to seeing your work shared in the challenge gallery.  Remember we are not just a card blog, we love to see scrapbook layouts, artjournal pages and all types of papercraft.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Allsorts Challenge Blog - Challenge 520 - Happy Birthday

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #228 Nature + A Sentiment
my card has lots of natural elements, from flowers and pearls to earthy burlap
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #163 Anything Goes
with optional no square or rectangle card

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - May Challenge – May Flowers & Showers
my May flowers are surrounded by pearl flourishes that look like precious raindrops
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog - Flowers All Year Round in May
Get Creative Challenges - Challenge #80 – Anything Goes – no twist
Incy Wincy Designs - May 20 - June 1 – Embellishment
my card is embellished with pearl flourishes and flowers
International Art & Soul - Challenge #59 – Lace and Pearls
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 432 – Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp – Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Anything Goes