i heart challenges

so i have two cards for you today... one is from CPS #168. the side panel is supposed to have 4 elements, but my card worked better with only three, so i adjusted accordingly.

i used a lot of Graphic 45 paper, a vintage button, lace, grosgrain and specialty ribbon along with a tag and some bling. the sentiment comes from a DeNami set of sentiments... they're so perfect for these little tags :D

i don't know if you can tell from this picture... the circles are triple layered... i punched out some scalloped and regular circles, and topped them with the Graphic 45 paper.

here's a close up picture. i inked the edges of all the scallops and circles... it helps define the different lines. i kind of went for a similar look to the one in my previous card HERE.

next, i participated in the DeNami Sketch Challenge #2... so fun to see what the other DeNami fans have created for the challenge. it means i get to see more inspiration in regards to some of my favorite stamps :D

i went for a simpler style than the other card... i used all DeNami stamps for the circle dot border, the strawberry, and the sentiment. the patterned paper is from October Afternoon's 'Road Trip' pack.

anyway, i like both of these cards... they're fun in completely different ways :D the colors are more 'me' on the 2nd card...

i don't know what you're planning for the weekend, but i'm really looking for an extended period off of school... can't wait to sleep in and not have anything planned. i am going with Paulina to one of my favorite breakfast restaurants... SunBreak Cafe in Auburn. seriously, so so so good :D i'll have to let you know how it was.