Tuesday, July 13, 2010

When It Rains...

It's been well over a week since I posted to TSB, and I have to admit that I have used the time to recover from Gallery Idol. So, I'm doing a little bit of cheating today by posting a card that I made a couple of weeks ago. This card was one of two that I submitted to Paper Crafts magazine for publication -- this one was the reject, so I get to share it with you! I'm delighted to say that my other card was accepted, and it will be my first time in print come November.
To make the umbrella, I used an oval punch and a circle punch and created the shape out of some pink card stock that I had already embossed. I spent a while punching out little hearts in different shades and sprinkled these on the card. A few little pearls and a printed sentiment later, I was all done spreading a little love...
BEAN NOTES: (Unless otherwise noted, all materials are Stampin' Up) Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla Card Stock; Wide Oval and 1" Circle Punches; Spellbinders Classic Square Nestabilities; Printer & Computer; Microsoft Lucida Bright Font; Hero Arts Pearls
HAPPY BEANS: Martha Stewart Hearts Punch

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is too cute - I love how it is raining hearts!!

Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.net said...

Regina this is so pretty, and what a tip for how make an umbrella. Your cards are not only beautiful, but you always gives such great tips. Thanks for sharing.

Ann Schach said...

Adorable, Regina! The pearls are the perfect touch! Thanks for the "How to Make and Umbrella" tip!

Carla said...

Oh so cute... I love that umbrella and the raining hearts. I hope your all rested up. Congrats are being published. I can't wait to purchase that magazine. Hugs,

Clare said...

Hi, Regina! What a cute card! You're amazing! My link is http://queenteacuppapertreasures.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Hi Regina, This is such a sweet card. I hope you're "recovered" soon~ I miss seeing your fabulous creations! I can't wait to get my hands on your first publication! :)

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Regina, this is so adorable! Those scatters little hearts are just the perfect touch for this card. :)

Leslii@Studio 23 said...

Awww I just love this cute card. Raining hearts would be great:)

~Tammy~ said...

This is just so beautiful! This was rejected? You have got to be kidding me!? It's just ooozing with sweetness and love that someone wants to receive in a card! I am delighted you got to share with us here and thrilled to see you on here again. Glad you took the much needed time to recover. You did an awesome job! Your creations are fabulous! Congrats on getting your other card picked up.
~Warm Aloha~

Mary Fish said...

What a clever use of the wide oval punch and circle punch. How did you make the handle? If this was the "reject," I can't even imagine how fabulous the winner was. Congrats on getting published. Hugs, M

Kim said...

How could they reject this? SUPER adorable! OMGosh, I can't even wait to see what will be published!!

Cards by Gina said...

Love this card, Bean! The colors are wonderful and so are the umbrella and the hearts scattered around the card. If this is the reject, I can't wait to see the winner! Congratulations on being published! Your work soooo deserves to be shared with a very wide audience!!!!

Pam~ said...

Adorable! You are so darn creative...love it and so sweet of you to share with others! Can hardly wait to get my magazine! Have a great day!

Monica K. said...

This is a really adorable card. Congrats on being published in Paper Crafts! That's so awesome.

And also big congrats on getting to top 5 in Gallery Idol. I was really rooting for you! Glad you were able to take some time to recover.