Tuesday, August 25, 2009

MIDNIGHT MADNESS (MMSC16)




Happy Tuesday All!

Well, I can't believe another week is over and here yesterday the schools were back in session! Wasn't sure if my little one would get to experience his first day of kindergarten as he is having problems with his ears again and has had a few rough nights crying with ear pain! On Sunday night he was up 'till 11:00pm crying and tossing and turning...poor baby! However, on Monday morning bright and early after successfully waking him from a deep sleep, he was his usual cheerful morning self and we were able to get him ready in time to go to school. He had a great day and came home with lots of stories to tell!

Ok now for all the things going on over at Midnight Madness! Have you seen all the entries we had this past week! So many extremely talented peeps we have out there. Talk about inspiration! I'm just sorry I haven't been able to comment on all of the entries because they are well worth some lovely words!

This week our sponsor is the lovely Michelle Perkett whose gorgeous image appears on my card. I have to say I really enjoyed making this and it is one of my favorites. Michelle's images are so pretty and as I'm a more pastel kinda girl, I just couldn't resist coloring this one in delicate shades of pink and a little touch of blue too! Michelle, I hope you don't mind!! I know she usually uses more vibrant colors in her images!!

Congratulations to our Midnight Madness Masterpiece Award winner Jacque her stunning creation you should pop over to see!

Congratulations to our Royal Loyal Award winners for playing each week, please hop on over to Priscilla's blog to check out the details. These loyal players have been playing week after week after week!



I want to say a huge thank you to Simon Says Stamp for sponsoring the Midnight Madness team for the whole month of August, and if you haven't done so already you might just want to stop by their store and check out all the wonderful goodies they have.

Scor-Pal also deserves a huge thank you too because they were generous to give all the DT members some goodies, and I have to say that their tape truly is the absolute best!

OK before I give you the details on my card...I need to let you all know that once again I am unable to cut and paste, can't get the logos onto this post that I wanted....so I apologize......again!

I don't normally put a photograph of the insides of my cards here on my blog, but this one I just had to...coz it's my favorite!! There are a few details on this one that you might not be able to see unless you actually click on the photo to enlarge! I colored this image with copics, lightly chalked the background in pale pink, added glitter glue to areas on the dresses and paper glaze to the wings and moon. Each little flower on the image is also colored, glittered and in the center I placed a swarovski crystal (with a pair of tweezers!). The card is machine stitched inside and out and I added the lacey ribbon, flowers and leaves. The metal butterfly was added with the little pearl top pins and a couple of little blue gems.

card recipe
Image - Michelle Perkett - Enchanted Slumber digi
Paper - K & Co - WB Gypsy Baby
flowers - Prima Vintage
Gems - Martha Stewart from Michaels
Swarovski Crystals - flat back gold
Metal Butterfly - from my stash
trimmer - Martha Stewart edge punch
Leaves - Martha Stewart leaf punch

I would love to hear what you think!

Enjoy your day!
Hugs,
Charlotte

16 comments:

  1. I thought it was me having problems. I struggled for hours trying to cut and paste! I was ready to throw the computer out the window!!!

    Your post is awesome!! I love your card, Charlotte!! It rocks girl!! I love the soft blue! The image is so beautifully done and the use of the sketch is spectacular. Such and elegant and beautiful card!

    hugs,
    Chris

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  2. You've been soooooo busy!! Lovely jubbly on your blog! Colours in this card are just perfect!!

    ((lyn))

    Ps, I have a little something on my blog for you!

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  3. Perfect coloring and designer paper choices, inside and out. Very pretty, I can see why this is a favorite, mine too, just wonderful.

    Glad first day of school went well, great stories I bet!!

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  4. WOWZER!! Hun, this is so amazing!! I so much enjoy seeing your sketches and your take with them and your team is just amazing!! :) HUGS

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  5. Wow this is brilliant love it xxxxx

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  6. Oh, Charlotte, she is beautiful! Oh, my gosh, I have tears in my eyes at your lovely work, my little Enchanted Slumber looks so lovely! I am so blown away by all of your designs on Priscilla's blog!

    Thank you, Charlotte! I am going to post alot more digi's and if you guys ever need another sponsor, I'm there!

    Hugs,

    Michelle :)

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  7. Sooo, Sooo pretty, Charlotte! I just love the way you colored this image and sparkled it. Wasn't this a fun image to work with? You know, every single time I see one of your cards, it makes me wish that one day I could craft with you. I have not found anyone whose style and taste that is so similar to mine as your's is. I really love every single detail on this card!!!

    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  8. Charlotte, this is simply stunning! I love every tiny detail you've put into this beauty! The colors are so soft and perfect together. :) Michelle

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  9. Gorgeous I tell ya, just plain GORGEOUS!! Every detail is amazing!

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  10. Charlotte What an awesome card. Your coloring and design is outstanding! Mother and baby are so glittery and regal looking! Just lovely!

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  11. Love this card!! It is so beautiful! All the details, the color combination perfect!

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  12. Hi Charlotte, what a fantastic post. I am so glad to hear your little boy was able to enjoy his first day of school. I have yet to go through the ear problems yet, but I am sure they will be coming. At least I know who to ask for advise :) LOL You seem to do it week after week and produce such wonderful cards no matter what is asked of you. Thank you so much for being on the Midnight Madness Team. It would not be the same without you :)
    Priscilla

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  13. I would really love to know how you paper pierced the outside of the card in a scallopped fashion. Great card

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  14. What a clever idea to add the two note tags inside to match up the front. Lovely image coloring and the yummy DP. The little butterfly charm is such a great touch!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  15. This is beautiful!! I adore your choice of papers and flowers, charms and sewing. The image looks spectacular, the colouring is perfect and I love the glitter and gloss, so lovely!!
    Stephanne

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  16. Charlotte, it is refreshing to see so many different ways that this image has been interpreted. I love how your accented your flowers with the rhinestones. The glitter on the bodice is perfect. Your stitching is fabulous and the butterfly charm is delectable. Very impressive!

    Hugs,
    Carol

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Hugs,
Charlotte
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