Friday, April 25, 2008

FEATURED SWAPPER CASE ... JACKIE PEDRO

There's a new blog in town called Great Swaps Girls, formed by an invitation-only swap group of Stampin' Up! Demos (lots of extremely talented stampers!). They've issued their first ever Featured Swapper Challenge, showcasing the gallery of my friend, Jackie Pedro (strappystamper on SCS)! I couldn't pass up the chance to case Jackie! You can view Jackie's incredible gallery on SCS HERE, and her blog, The Scalloped Edge HERE.

HERE is Jackie's card I chose to case. Things I changed: a) I used the color combo of Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow, and Basic Black ... Jackie's color combo is Whisper White, Soft Sky and Basic Black, b) I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, and Jackie used Diamond Rough Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, c) I used the Rub-On word "Dream" and Jackie used "Make A Wish", d) Jackie used pearls from the Pretties Kit, and I used gold brads and a non-SU pearl and gold brad.

No matter how many times I photographed this card, I could not get the paper piercing along the bottom to show up without distorting something else on the card. Just like Jackie's card, there IS paper piercing along the bottom edge. The large flower is a black Rub-On from Eastern Elegance on Very Vanilla CS.
RECIPE
Stamps: None. All images are Rub-Ons from Easter Elegance.
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Sage Shadow CS
Ink: None.
Embellishments: Gold Brads, Non-SU Pearl Brad
Tools: Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

22 comments:

Becky Carafa said...

This is a gorgeous case! I love the colors you picked. Thanks for playing!

Anonymous said...

Your card is stunning! Awesome CASE!

Krystie Lee said...

Hi Nancy- This case is awesome! I just found your blog, (I'm not sure what rock I've been living under), but it's fabulous!

Angie Tieman said...

Wow! This is gorgeous!! I love your color scheme and the black rub-ons look fantastic on the vanilla!

Lisa Kind said...

Simply gorgeous! Love that color combo!

Anonymous said...

Oh Nancy - this is FANTASTIC!!! The colors are gorgeous and it is so elegant with the pearlbrad!!!
Jackie is gonna love this one!!!

Mauna said...

Nancy - that is knock your socks off gorgeous!!! I am proud to be your downline!!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

WOW Nancy...this is beautiful! Love the colour switch and you were so true to Jackie's original...fabulous CASE! I love that flower now...and I didn't really care for it til this card!

Jackie Pedro said...

Nancy, you are one incredible person. This card looks fabulous, if I dare say so myself!! I love your color choice.

I am truly honored, my friend, that you took the time to play in the featured swapper challenge. I wish I lived close so I could give you a big hug!! Your support means the world to me!! Thank you...

Amy Sheffer said...

Gorgeous! I love, love, love it!!!

Elaine said...

Just want to tell you that I love this card - you are consistently one of my favorite blogs and card creators!!

StampMom said...

Stunning card -- and you're so brave to stop hoarding that beautiful rub-on and actually USE it, LOL. I still just stare longingly at it on a shelf...

Kimberly Gajewski said...

So beautiful and elegant! :D

Rose Ann said...

This is soooo gorgeous, Nancy!! I love that big flower and the pearl!!

Dottie K. said...

Simply beautiful! Love those colors together. :)

Chris said...

i love the colors on this one...all my faves!! i love it!!

Anonymous said...

Ooowww Nancy this is striking! Again you've inspired me. I'm going to have to CASE--well, almost...I don't have that stamp set.

Toni said...

this is stunning! i love this!
the colors are striking!
Superior with Distinction!

Lynn Put said...

This is so sharp looking, I love the rich colors and the big flower with the pearl brad!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card and the color combo is beautiful!

angela said...

just gorgeous!

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