Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Wedding Dress


I don't remember playing with paper dolls when I was a little girl, but maybe I should have - this was fun. I drew a dress shape onto white cardstock, cut it out, and covered it with lace. I added a sweet little snip of satin ribbon to accentuate my curvy bride's tiny waist (we all wish, right?) and adhered the dress to coordinating textured cardstock.


I fought - I mean, really fought - the urge to add a sentiment, a pearl embellishment, something. But everything looked too busy and took away from the dress. The more I look at the card, though, the more I'm glad I left it alone. My husband calls this the polka dot effect. I went through a craft phase where I loved embellishing with polka dots. I'd keep adding just one more polka dot until I had way too many and the card looked like a mess. Sometimes you just gotta know when to stop adding things and let it be, you know? :)


This card is for Moxie Fab World's latest challenge, Diggin' On Doilies and Lace. A girl I started babysitting when she was seven years old is getting married next weekend (whoa! time flies), so I've got "bride" on the brain. Hope you've got something happy to think about, too. :) Take care and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Paper: I think the aqua paper is from The Paper Company. I bought it at JoAnn's but don't have the sticker. White is from Bazzill Basics.
Ribbon: American Crafts (Funhouse Blue).
Punch: Stampin' Up! (3/16" corner rounder).
Lace: Simplicity.

23 comments:

  1. AMAZING card! I really love it!

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  2. Ok this ROCKS!!! LOVE it! I would be in SHOCK if it didnt get picked!

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  3. This is absolutely gorgeous! What a great idea for using lace!

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  4. Gorgeous and such a great way to showcase lace! Amazing!

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  5. Thanks for stopping by my blog, and I figured this was the best way to reach you, sorry if it isn't! Just wanted to let you know that I won those itty bitty hangers in some blog candy and don't know where they came from! I'll try to reach out to the gracious person who sent them and see if I can find out for you. By the way, still love this dress!

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  6. Love your card. Sometimes "less is more". The addition of the blue satin was just what it needed. The bride will love it.
    Sorry to "butt in" but I have purchased those tiny hangars from a local craft store called AC Moore or Michaels. Not sure if they still sell them because I haven't seen them in a while. Are they in your area?

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  7. This is so cute! Simple and eloquent. Lovely!

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  8. My wife is super talented. Love you babe!

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  9. Just GORGEOUS! And such a great idea, too!

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  10. your little dress is amazing, rachel! just awesome!

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  11. this is absolutely awesome!!! what a clever idea!

    and thanks for the comment you left on my blog:)

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  12. Hey Rachel! Thanks so much for entering the Diggin' on Doilies and Lace challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)

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  13. This is STUNNING!!! I love all the lace layers!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog too!!

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  14. Stunning, creative, classic. This is an incredible card. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. This is a stunning card. Congrats on being featured on Moxie Fab World! :)

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  16. Rachel---I LOVE this creative take on the challenge. Congrats on your win. Your card is simply amazing!

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  17. Oh my! This card is absolutely STUNNING!
    Great Job! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  18. This is gorgeous and, totally, worthy of a win! Congrats!

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  19. This card is absolutely gorgeous..simply fab!

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  20. Congratulations on the Moxie Fab win! What an awesome creation.

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  21. Stunning! What a beautiful card!

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  22. Congrats! This is so gorgeous and creative. :o)

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