Look who's turning...

I had this card yesterday, but didn't have time to post it... it was just one of those days when things went into different directions... you know what I mean? I did have a good day tough... picked up a new tool. :o)

So I had combined a bunch of challenges into one card: 1. Beates Weekend Sketch #96, 2. Pile It On-Challenge #14-Birthday, 3. Cuttlebug Challenges Be Inspired #47-Birthday Party Invitation, 4. Our Creative Corner-Stars & Stripes Forever, and 5. Taylor's Birthday Bash, Laurie's challenge TEBB #11-Paper Distressing. That was a mouthful...

Stamp: Weathered background stamp (SU!) and Monogram Self-Inking Stamper Kit 1 (JustRite Stamper)...

Paper: Parisian Breeze DP, Baja Breeze, Kraft, Chocolate Chip (SU!)...

Ink: Chocolate Chip (SU!)...

Embellishments: silver brads (SU!), button, ribbon (Martha Stewart), Hamp Twine...

Tools: star and circle dies (Spellbinders Nestabilities), sponge dauber, Swiss Dots embossing folder (Cuttlebug-Provo Craft), Cricut machine...

Thanks for looking!

Monika

Comments

[Meda]

Very beautiful! I love the colors, the composition and the textures. Thanks for joining our challenge.

[dalis]

monika,
you are going to make me buy that crackled stamp... it looks like the real thing...

Thanks for playing w/ the Pile It On! this week!
-- dalis

[Brenda]

Fantastic!! Thank you for playing with Pile It On this week.

[Carolyn V]

Ooooh. I adore this colour combo - and every detail is perfect! :D

[Laurie Schmidlin]

Wow! I just LOVE your star and all of your gorgeous embellishments!! And the ink distressing adds just the right touch!! LOVE it!!

Thanks so much for playing along with my paper distressing challenge!!

[Dana Grothaus]

I absolutely love your card! There's a lot going on, but somehow it is still clean. KWIM? Anyway, thanks so much for playing along this week.

[Allison]

Just super Monika! Any kid would love this one!

[Ila]

Oh Wow!! this card is Amazing and So Fabulous!!..love the papers and accents!!..Hugs, Ila

[beate]

Fan-freaking-tastic! I LOVE your card.
Thanks so much for playing!
Hugs and smiles

[Linda Coughlin]

Woah, you really did pile it on - 5 challenges, good luck on them. I also saw this card on Card of the Week earlier this evening. Congratulations! It's a beauty. Thanks for playing along with us at the OCC this week!

[danni]

this ROCKS, could NOT love this more, so much to take in, wow!!!

hugs & so much love!
danni

www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

[BettyBee]

Karen, these are some of my fav colors. The crackling is just great! Wonderful invitation!! Thanks for being a part of our birthday celebration, and we look forward to your next entry at Cuttlebug Challenge!

[beth]

Monika this is so fantastic love the paper that star the ribbon and your awesome design thanks for playing with us again this week always enjoy your work.
Hugs
Beth
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

[cindyb]

Monica, I LOVE your card! It is very elegant! Thanks for playing with us at the OCC!
cindyB

[Cindy]

Monkika, I love this card, especially the colors. And everyone loves a new tool!! Glad you joined us at Cuttlebug Challenge!

Cindy
www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

[Jennifer S.]

What a awesome card. I love the vintage feel and those pattered papers you used. Thank you for playing along with Pile It On! this week.

Jennifer PIO DT

[terriebailey]

Your cad is `gorgeous` Karen..Love the star!!!
Have ;lots of those days lol..
Thanks for joining in with he Cuttlebug Challenges..
Terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/