Here’s how it started!! Pearl’s blogging pal in Australia mistakenly thought she’d set a challenge and entered a card… so Pearl decided to have a go at setting a weekly challenge herself! Hence Surprising Weds!!
There are 3 choices for you on this first challenge, so it was pretty straightforward to play along… I chose the black, pink & white and made a simple card last night when I took all the collage bits and bobs back upstairs. I had an idea in my head for this card and luckily, it gave me no problems. I was tired and not in the mood to faff about and I’m happy with the result! The flowers were RAKs from Crissi (die-cuts) and Jane (fabric). Thanks, girls!
I’m thinking this may also fit the bill for Sketch #3 over at My Paper World too… so here you go Nicola! Nicola has a lovely blog and makes super cards – lots of variation and she leaves you lovely comments! 😉
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Pearl
/ February 1, 2008Hi Rosie !
Wow I feel like I know you better already ! Thanks much dear for taking part in my first ever card challenge ! & the intro to how my challenge started ! What a thrill !
I cant help chuckling at your simple card idea ! To me this is a bit more than simple ! Love love the cuttlebug embossing & all the shades of pink used ! THat fabric flower you received as a RAK gives everything a special touch !
I am probably be putting up a card sample everyday till the end of the challenge inspired by Nicola of My Paper World fame indeed ! Yes love her sketches & how she showers appreaciation for everyone who enters for her sketch challenges ! Very inspiring !
xo, Pearl
Rosie
/ February 1, 2008Pearl, trust me hunni – this is a VERY simple card for me! LOLOL! I’m always being told that they love what I do for the DT, but it’s such a lot of work…. I say, if you’re having fun, where’s the work? No, there’s a lot of ‘love/passion/soul/heart’ that goes into things for me (normally!!) 😉
Peg
/ February 1, 2008Une très belle carte…rose et noir c’est très classe !!!
Pearl
/ February 1, 2008O i see Rosie now i have to agree with you fully this is a simple card BY you ! lol ! yes I went over your blog again to look out for more inspiring creations ! Yes it wouldnt be normal if you didnt passionately put your heart & soul into each creation I would imagine !
xo, Pearl
Rosie
/ February 1, 2008Thanks Pearl – you say the nicest things!! 😉
My Paper World
/ February 1, 2008Awwwww! Thanks Rosie, your take on the sketch is just perfect!
and I just LOVE these bold colours, they look really sriking together!
Thanks so much for joining in!
Nicola xx
Rosie
/ February 1, 2008Nicola – you, too, are welcome!! 😀
Sian
/ February 1, 2008Love the card Rosie, it’s very dramatic, love the flower.
Adriann
/ February 2, 2008Love your take on the challenge…very pretty card!
traciejane
/ February 4, 2008Lovely card, the flower is gorgeous 🙂