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Friday, February 11, 2011

From Courtney's Closet #65

Yes it's been a zillion years since I was actively posting From Courtney's Closet posts, but I'm still keeping my tally going! This is #65. Wowza! And, it's two weeks in a row, woohoo! Here's today's card:


And it was inspired by this dress:


I didn't go as hot pink as the dress, I guess I wasn't in a hot pink kind of mood. I did try a fun trick, though, that I've seen done a few times, and I think I learned first from the super sweet Anita Recksiedler when she did this fabby Hero Hostess intro card. See the flowers? They are from the Hero Arts set Big & Small Flowers. The stamped a flower from it first the "correct" way, and then again with the clear stamp turned upside down on the acrylic block! That way you can get a solid stamp in roughly the same shape! Isn't that a super cool trick???


After I stamped the flowers, I spritzed the entire panel with Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist, so it has a really pretty shimmer to it that doesn't show up in the photos.

Part of the reason I didn't hit the really hot pink was because I also wanted to play along with this week's colourQ challenge #71. As I may have mentioned in another post, I adore pink and kraft. hee hee


Thanks for stopping by today!


  • Stamps: CL374 Big & Small Flowers, CL371 Essential Messages from Hero Arts
  • Paper: SU Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Hero Arts Kraft, GP white
  • Ink: Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar, Brushed Corduroy Distress Inks
  • Accessories: SU Slit Punch, Felt flower leftover from Courtney's birthday crown making, machine stitching, Glimmer mist, Maya Road heart pin, button, hemp twine, ribbon
Posted by Libby Hickson at 1:14 PM
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15 comments:

  1. BarbFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Such an adorable dress and I love the way she's posing for the picture! Love the card even more now!

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  2. Julie RanaeFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I hate to mention it, but I am wearing underwear with that exACT pattern and color....go figure...seriously, I am : )
    Really sweet card and I apologize to any who read this beyond Libby !

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  3. NancyFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    First of all, your daughter is adorable, as is her sweet little dress, how could you resist this wonderful inspiration!
    I just love how you stamped the flowers on your wonderful card, I will definitely be trying that tip!
    blessings~

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  4. Andrea EwenFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Two adorable inspiration photos, Libby! Your daughter is precious and that card is marvelous! Love the stitching and that wonderful rose pattern. How can you go wrong with such a beautiful model?

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  5. Virginia L.February 12, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    LOVE your take on Courtney's dress! The use of color combo is superb!

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  6. Anita RexFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Such a lovely card! I love Courtney's dress, so sweet and springlike! And you mentioned me? Wow and you learnt something from me? So honored! I love the way you did the ribbon the side too. Oh and Courtney's face is too sweet! :>

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  7. Colleen DietrichFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Ah hah! THAT is why you didn't go with the hot pink! Well, either way, light or dark pink, it is a cute card. And I like your trick you shared with us. :)

    So Julie was wearing undies identical to this, eh? Interesting...

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  8. LinFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I've missed your Courteney's Closet cards, Libby! After finally getting a granddaughter, I am loving this sweet card! Isn't she a sweetie!!

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  9. Kirsty VittetoeFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    So sweet, so pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  10. SylviaFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a pretty card, Libby! so nice to have the dress for inspiration! Thanks for playing the ColourQ challenge this week.

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  11. TraceyFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    So sweet Libby!!! LOVE the idea for your inspirations!!!

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  12. susanneFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    A very beautiful card! I love that it was inspired by your daughter's sweet dress! This is a keepsake! lavender & roses - Susanne

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  13. stampingandstitchingFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I'm laughing at Julie's comment - it's not show and tell day or anything, is it?! Such an adorable photo of Courtney and her dress is just gorgeous! Your card is so beautiful! I love your desgin and the way you created the bg! Wonderful embellishing too!

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  14. Jessie/knightroneFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    How PRETTY!! Courtney is such a peach!!

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  15. leslie (crookedstamper)February 16, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    How clever to turn the stamp over! I like the look!

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