Paper Crafts Gallery Idol - I need your vote!

Happy Monday! Today is a big day as voting for the next round of Paper Crafts Gallery Idol is now officially open.  We were given the theme of "Creativity Heals" and asked to come up with a card based on this theme.  I decided to create a get well card using some gorgeous papers from the Kioshi collection by Basic Grey.  One of the things I love most about this collection of papers is the nontraditional color scheme of soft pinks, blues, purples and yellows mixed in with such a strong neutral as black.  The papers are all so pretty without being your typical prints and florals.  And that is exactly what I wanted for my get well card - something that was soft and beautiful but with that extra punch of color that made you say "wow!"

 
I created the layered flower embellishment using my trusty scallop circle punches and some die cuts and stickers from the Kioshi collection.  And can I just say that I love the purple in this collection.  Purple is definitely not my typical "go to" color - I mean let's face it I have two boys and there is not a speck of purple to be seen in my house (hee hee!) - but paired with some yellow and blue with a punch of black?  It really makes a statement.


And here's a closer look at the cute little butterfly on my card.  It's actually a sticker that I popped up with some dimensional adhesive and used two tiny black buttons threaded with some yellow floss to create its body and antennae.


Okay so here is where I beg and plead for your help.  ;)  In order for me to move on to the next round of this amazing contest I need your votes.  In order to cast your vote for me you will need to visit the contest page HERE.  Once you are there you will need to follow these easy steps to register and vote:
  1. You’ll need to register with the contest tool to vote, so first go to the “Registration” tab.
  2. Once you’ve registered, then click on the “View Entries” tab.
  3. Once you select your favorite card, click on the “Vote” tab. (Make sure you’re really sure because you’re only allowed one vote per voting round!)
Hopefully you'll decide to cast your vote for ME so that I can move on to the next round of competition.  Voting begins today at 12 noon MDT and ends on Thursday, June 10th at 12 noon MDT.  I really appreciate your support and would love it if you would let your friends and family know about this fun contest as well.  Thank you!  :)

22 comments:

Karen B. said...

This card does say wow! Yet it still is so very welcoming and warm. Congratulations on being part of the Top 20, a well deserved recognition, I think!

Heather P. said...

This is so pretty! Love the colors, and that sweet little butterfly! :)

Tiff said...

I love these colors and congrats on being top 20!

Anonymous said...

The colors, the flower, the butterfly....the whole card is fantastic :) Best of luck to you!!!

Shemaine Smith said...

Wow...to have one of my cards in the same competition as yours is such an honor Lynn! I LOVE anything purple and I totally fell in love with your card when I saw it in the gallery!

B said...

So pretty! Fun colors!

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite lines as well! So pretty Lynn! Congrats and good luck!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Love the overall design of this card! Best of luck!! =)

Angie Tieman said...

This is so pretty! Love the unusual colors!!

Regina Mangum said...

I love your rich colors and your details are terrific! Congrats and good luck!

Valerie said...

Your card is beautiful Lynn - I love how you used that Kioshi paper. So honored to be in this competition with you.
Good luck!!

Latisha said...

So soft and pretty Lynn!! Congrats & Good luck!!

Giovana said...

Beautiful card, awesome colors.
Congratulations and best luck!

Kryssi said...

well, i took a look at this and thought: damn, SKILLZ. there is so much going on here! wonderful work!

Alicia said...

Such a soft and pretty card contrasted with the black, fantastic! Best of luck!

Winter said...

So cute! Love that flower! Good luck! :)

Donna Espiritu said...

hello... love reading your blog for inspiration :)
very well deserved being in the top 20!
anyways, i voted, best of luck!

Kathy Martin said...

Very pretty card! Love your flower! :)

Anonymous said...

love the layering on the flower! and that butterfly is too cute!

Kelley Eubanks said...

Gorgeous card... love the pretty colors!! Congrats on being in the top 20 and Good luck! :)

my paper love studio said...

CONGRATS on making the top 15!!!!
yay yay yay yay yay

Christine said...

Congrats Lynn!! I just found out that you made it to the Top 15!! I'll be pulling for you on the next round!
xoxo, Christine