Razzleberry & Navy Thank You

Hello to all,

Today's card was made for two things.  My son wanted a Thank You card to send to his grandparents and I wanted to play along with the challenge at Pals Paper Arts.  My son wanted rich colors and he chose Rich Razzleberry, Not Quite Navy and Naturals Ivory.  With these colors and the challenge sketch at PPA I created this card.  I felt it need shine so I added the wonderful new Shimmer Paint to the center of the medallion.  If you haven't played with the shimmer paints you're missing out.  They are fabulous!  I thought my son did a fantastic job of picking the colors too.  

Here is a close-up of the shimmery center.

The card base is Naturals Ivory.  I used the retired Designer Series Paper from a hostess set that had Not Quite Navy.  I chose the square design for my dad--gives a masculine touch. The edges of the Designer Series Paper are sponged with Not Quite navy.  I used Circle Scissors Plus to cut the two circles--one in Naturals Ivory at 3 1/2" and Rich Razzleberry at 3 3/4"  The Medallion stamp was colored in wide stripes with Rich Razzleberry and Not Quite Navy markers then spritzed with my fine mist water bottle to give a water color effect.  I off-centered the medallion to let some of the Naturals Ivory show through.  Then using a sponge dauber, I lightly added Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint to the center.  Both circle edges are sponged with Rich Razzleberry and a Pink Fire Rhinestone is added.  A little bling for my step-mother. 

The strip below is Naturals Ivory at 1", Not Quite Navy at 3/4" and Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon.  I flipped the ribbon and used the back.  Love how this ribbon is reversible.  Silver Hodgepodge Oval and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp make the sentiment on Naturals Ivory.  It is stamped and sponged lightly with Rich Razzleberry. 

Tidbit of Info:

Use Mini Glue Dots to keep the ends of the ribbon snug.  Also place one over the brad prongs to help hold tight. 

Two Stampin' Dimensionals support the back of the Hodgepodge Oval sentiment.  I put two small dots of glue to hold in place the punched sentiment to the Hodgepodge Oval.  When dry enough, add the Stampin' Dimensionals. Use the Paper Piercing Tool and the foam mat from the Mat Pack to make holes for the brads.

To order any of these products to make this card, just go to the sidebar and click to go to my Stampin' Up! website.  And don't forget--I will send you a rebate check for $10.00 when you purchase the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.