Friday, May 21, 2010

PTI Chicks Challenge #2 Casing Betsy Veldman

Last week's Papertrey Chicks Challenge was to case a card from the PTI Design Team Gallery. I thought I was to choose my own card to case but apparently I do not know how to follow directions!!! I was supposed to case the particular card chosen on the blog. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

I have been completely in love with this card since I set eyes on it. Betsy Veldman is my favorite DT Member!!! Below is the picture of her gorgeous card from the PTI Gallery:


I tried my best on my card but I had to leave some things off. My card just didn't look right with ribbon and a bow on it. It was way too busy. I also left off the second set of vellum flowers. I almost didn't want to put the vellum over the flower at all!! I am  not very good with copics but when I was done, I was happy with the outcome. It was almost painful to cover it up!!



























I'm going to give this card to a sweet lady that I met at a church function. You know when you meet someone and you immediately connect with them? Not only did I connect with her, I absolutely fell in love with her. She was full of such energy and vim and vigor. She was the sweetest lady to me and my girls. After talking to her for a while, she told me that she was 79. I was completely in awe! I would love to have her energy and attitude at that age! I am giving this to her because we left behind my daughter's sweater and she tracked me down to let me know. And the next week at church she brought a bag full of puppy toys for Buddy. So I wanted to thank her. I'll give it her on Sunday. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Stamps: PTI Delightful Dahlia, Damask Designs (sentiment)
Ink: PTI Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise & Spring Moss, Memento Black
Paper: Gina K Luxury White Cardstock
Copics: RV10, RV13, RV14, Y15, Y35, Y38, YG63, YG67
Misc: Vellum, Silhouette, Velvet Ric Rac, Rhinestone

11 comments:

  1. Your take on Betsy's card is gorgeous! I love the boldnes of your flowers. Great work!

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  2. this is gorgeous!! you did a nice job with this case, your new friend will love it!

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  3. So pretty! Love them both. The first one so soft and feminine and the second so colorful and fabulous! :)

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  4. Susan, this is gorgeous! I love how you "emboldened" the colors on yours--great take on the challenge!

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  5. Wow! thats a beautiful card you have done. Great casing, Susan! I love the bold colors too.

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  6. Beautiful CASE! You are so very thoughtful to give this to the nice lady from church. When I was in my early 20's I had a very special friend who was in her 70's; we would meet at her house for Bible study.

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  7. BEAUTIFUL! I love how your black outline shows off the flowers more...can get enough beautiful flowers.

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  8. I agree that Betsy makes some beautiful things. You did a great CASE of her card. I know a few ladies with the energy that you're speaking of - and I totally want to be that way, too when I'm that age!

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  9. Your flowers are so, so pretty!!! Isn't it awesome when you meet someone and just click with them instantly. It's such a great feeling. Good for your to make her a lovely card; I'm sure it will make her smile.

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  10. This is so pretty! It's amazing how just a few differences when CASEing someone makes a difference...again I like yours better=)

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  11. This card turned out just gorgeous. The flowers are sooo pretty.

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