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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Congratulatory Easel Card

Yesterday I was most anxious about the oral surgery I had to have in the morning, and am so relieved to report that things went very well! I don't have to be back to work until this afternoon, so I got a chance to play with today's SCS sketch challenge and Monday's technique challenge to make an easel card now that the influence of the pain killers have worn off! I'm not sure if I did the easel right because my top panel doesn't stay tucked behind the button brad on its own, so I had to put a pop dot behind the button to hold the base in place. If anyone has pointers, I'd appreciate them so I can fold the card down into an envelope.

One of my co-workers is leaving for another job (sniff), and her favorite color is pink. This is my first time using this Spellbinder's edgeability. I softly sponged it with Pink Pirouette.




Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!


19 comments:

Connie M. said...

So pretty in pink, Charlene!! I so have to give one of these a try!!

Sabrina said...

Looks like a perfect card for your co-worker. The edgeability looks great along the top.
Glad your morning went better than expected - DH is not happy because his dental consultant this morning told him he needs an extraction.
I found my easel didn't fold too well till I went several times over the scores with my bone-folder - once just didn't cut the mustard, and I was having the same problem as you.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

This is so soft and pretty Charlene!! Love the pink and white with your sponged edgeability!! What a gorgeous easel card!!

Gloria Dojlido said...

I am so glad I clicked on your photo to get a better look. This card is just so beautiful. I love the flowers and the soft pretty colours!

Julia Aston said...

Oh, gosh Charlene - now there's another spellbinders thingy I need?!?!? this is just lovely! don't you love the easel style cards!

Jodi Collins said...

This is SO beautiful Charlene! First off, I am SO glad to hear that your dental surgery went well and that you are felling ok!!
The softness and all the pink on this card is simply beautiful! SOOOO elegant...I am sure your friend will treasure this!!
By the way...the Choice Buttercream paper I use is from Taylored Expressions :)

Francie G. said...

This is oh so beautiful, Charlene! Love that diecut!

Hope you are feeling better! Poor baby! Ouch!

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful and so girly with the pink. Awesome easel card!

redwasher1 said...

WOW! Fantastic card! Love that pink!!

Pat (mspfd) said...

She's going to love it, Charlene! I know I do... What a pretty card!

Sue McMahon said...

Hi Charlene! I just found your blog thru another blog. I too am from Michigan. I always love finding fellow card makers in Michigan. Sometimes thats hard to do! LOL! Your card is very lovely and I'm impressed that you can have oral surgery and then make a card! WOW! You go girl!

Have a wonderful day!
Sue

Traci M said...

Charlene, this is pure loveliness...and you do better on drugs than I do without them any day! I am so glad to hear your surgery went well for you, and hope it is quick healing too! That would surely make me nervous! Sending healing hugs your way...

Cheryl said...

Wow Charlene, this is really pretty! Love the soft, feminine feel to it, your coworker is going to love it!

Glad your oral surgery went well! My daughter goes in tomorrow morning to get all 4 wisdom teeth done...yikes!

Joan Ervin said...

Ooooh, ouch!!!! Hope you are feeling better, Charlene....I guess you will havta just suck on those M&M's for a while...no nuts allowed!!!! I love your beautiful pink creation...sooo elegant and lovely!!!! I had to giggle when I read what Traci wrote....I did notice this had a soft and floaty look to it....snort!!!

Melanie said...

so pretty!

glad you're okay, i hate going to the dentist! booooo! ;)

Dawn B. said...

Charlene this is so pretty.. I love soft and pinks.. That spellbinder is awesome. The sponging really makes it pop.. I am so glad to hear your surgery went well. I hope it is still feeling okay..Hugs.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I am so glad your oral surgery went well. How nerve racking!! Hope you are feeling better!

I just love this easel card!! The pink is so soft and elegant!! You used your edgeabilities perfectly!!

hugs,
Chris

SAMARA said...

WOW you won over my heart with the PINK and the amazingly gorgeous softness of this card.

Joanne (jojot) said...

OMG.....this is so fabulous and a fab technique....you are becoming a Queen of techniques, my friend....thanks for sharing your talents with us....fantastic