Challenging Me

Happy Saturday!

I've always wanted to join a blog challenge, but for one reason or another, I've never actually done it.  That's all about to change this week, though, because I'm joining the Tuesday Challenge, Spots & Dots, over at madebymomo.blogspot.com.  I thought this challenge was the perfect opportunity to use some of the many supplies I have accumulated in my craft room and get a head start on a card for my friend Kristi's bachelorrette party next month.  Right now there isn't a single Stampin' Up! product on the card other than adhesive, but after I place my order from the new catalog (!!!) I will probably use my new tag punch to add a sentiment.

Here's the card:

The card is a standard A2 size, cut from a pink Bazzill cardstock.  The layer is Core'dinations Black Magic with a pink core embossed with the Cuttlebug Spots & Dots folder (I didn't even realize the name of the challenge matched the name of the folder when I decided to to use this!) and lightly sanded with a nail file.  The flower is cut from the Walk in My Garden Cricut cart in off-white Bazzill Bling at 3 1/2", 3", and 2 1/2" (four times for each size).  I messed with the petals to get them to stand up a bit.  The ribbon and button are random selections from my stash. 

So that's it!  Pretty simple, but I like the way it turned out and I got to try something new with the flower.  I think next time I use this technique I will use a lighter weight cardstock.

Before you go, I'd like to know what three things are at the top of your crafting wishlist.  My wishlist is pretty long, but the expensive three would have to be: a rockin' new printer that does it all (photos, cardstock, paper); a Gypsy; and a box full of all of the items I've marked with green post-it flags in the new catalog--especially the Elements of Style stamp set.  I love that thing!