Thursday, 25 July 2013

Ruby Lady

You're probably wondering about the title... "Oh no! Is she referring to another seasonal tipple?" Is there a cocktail out there called Ruby Lady? Is it a stronger, more potent version of the Pink Lady we had on Monday? Maybe. Truth is - I don't really know. But if I had to pick a drink, I'd call this one a Cosmopolitan - my dear friend Cosima's absolute favourite drink.

If you haven't guessed it already - this card is for Cosima. She's a beautiful person with a loving, giving heart and will not hesitate to tell you if your hips are too big for that dress.... or if your head is too big with this room! She also happens to be the baby of our Rosary group and will hit the big 4-0 in a few days. I made her a card, from all of us in the group.


The papers are from Wild Rose Studio's Vintage Rose 6x6 pad. Cosima is not one for frills and fuss, so there are few embellies on her card: 2 mulberry roses and 6 purple blings. For cutting and layering I used Spellbinders Circle and Scalloped circle dies. For the border, XCut Fancy Leaf Border Punch. The sentiment is from Chocolate Baroque's "A Thing of Beauty" set, stamped with Memento Rhubarb Stalk.  

The musical heart is a nod to Cosima's love of music. She is always singing or humming a tune and is the voice in our church choir. The stamp is from Chocolate Baroque's Music Fanfare, heat embossed in black and did some inking with TH's Tattered Rose, Spun Sugar and Vinatge Photo DIs. I also added little dots of gold Liquid Pearls on each scallop. 

The sentiment is one of Word Art Wednesday's earlier challenges and I added a red bling to dot the i in rubies. There's only one snag... there isn't enough room for personal messages and 17 of us will have to, somehow, squeeze in our signatures.... or perhaps we can only leave our initials. I don't know what goes through my head sometimes! 

Challenges for this card:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #208 - sketch
Divas By Design "Anything Goes"
Twist Of Faith Cards #47 "Borders / Fancy Edges"
Word Art Wednesday #90 "Anything Goes" - uplifting sentiment
Paper Take Weekly "Die-ing For A Punch"
Crafty Sentiments "Bling It On"
Craft-room Challenge #56 "Heat Embossing"
Die Cuttin' Divas #12 "Twice Is Nice" - 2 roses
Polly Craft #3 "Ruby Red"
Scrapper's Delights #4 "Inspired By A Song" - Psalm 40:3 "New Song in My Heart" (link to this song below)


That's my card for today. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a happy day with a song in your heart too. Catch up with you later, my friends!

Beijinhos!


  




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44 comments:

  1. Christine Harrop25 July 2013 at 18:34

    Now that's a true friend who will tell you the truth!!! Great card Asha. I hope Cosima has a great birthday. Oh to be so young! Lol!! love from Christine xx

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  2. coldwaters225 July 2013 at 18:42

    Hi Asha I want to thank you with all my heart for sending me such a beautiful birthday card you really helped make my day that bit special. Asha this is such a classy, elegant card the sentiment, embossing and colours all look amazing, superb work my friend.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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    1. Peanut25 July 2013 at 18:51

      You're most welcome, Lorraine. So glad you had a wonderful birthday. Thinking of you and sending hugs.

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  3. *Vicki*25 July 2013 at 18:55

    Oh wow! I really love this one Asha!! I love the musical note heart and sweet sentiment!! Obviously your friend was over the top to receive it!! You are truly special!! HUGS :)

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  4. Karen Letchworth25 July 2013 at 20:08

    There are SO many fabulous elements to this beautiful card, Asha. I love the music heart, the scripture, and the gorgeous colors. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this beautiful creation in our challenge this week, and may God bless you in a very special way this week. I just prayed for you as I stopped by your blog, and when you see His blessings this week, I pray that you will glorify His holy name. Your art is always a blessing to me.
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  5. Karon25 July 2013 at 21:41

    Wonderful elegant card. I love the heart music stamp and what a wonderful sentiment for the inside. TFS

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  6. Jac’s Playground25 July 2013 at 21:48

    A beautiful card for an obviously beautiful friend, thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week. Jac x

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  7. Doreen25 July 2013 at 22:12

    Beautiful,lovely design and details.xxx

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  8. Pauline25 July 2013 at 23:01

    A breathtaking creation.... and how beautiful the colour matches the scripture! Thanks for sharing with us at Twist of Faith!

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  9. Carla S.26 July 2013 at 00:05

    This is so gorgeous, Asha! I love the layout and you've used wonderful papers and stamps!

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  10. McCrafty's Cards26 July 2013 at 00:50

    This is gorgeous Asha,I like the musical heart image and the sentiment.
    Kevin xx

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  11. Netty26 July 2013 at 01:10

    such a fab card to give to your friend, Annette x

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  12. snappy scrappy26 July 2013 at 02:34

    Beautiful!! Thanks for playing along with us at DCD!!

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  13. Antoinette/Cultivate Life in Joy26 July 2013 at 03:50

    Your card is lovely and I love the sweet touch of the sewing seams throughout the card. I know your friend is going to love it with all the special personal touches you gave it. Thank you for blessing us with your creation at Twist of Faith.
    Hugs,
    Antoinette

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  14. Davi26 July 2013 at 04:20

    Really beautiful Asha, the embossed heart, colors layers and beautiful scripture all make a fabulous card that Cosima is sure to love ;)

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  15. Pia S26 July 2013 at 06:56

    I think what you achieved here, with papers, a stamped heart and a sentiment is just amazing. So classy and beautifully feminine, and certainly not frilly or fussy! I believe you've put much thought into this design, with details that reflect your friend's personality. So well done!

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  16. kelly ledder26 July 2013 at 09:18

    This is beautiful.

    Thank-you for joining us at the Scrappers Delights Challenge Inspired by a Song.

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  17. sandie26 July 2013 at 10:58

    adorable card, I love the colours and the musical heart. Have a good weekend x

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  18. Zella26 July 2013 at 11:12

    Asha, this is beautiful!!! I love the papers you used and that embossed musical heart - very pretty. Of course I love the fancy edge and the verse too. Thank you for sharing your talent with us at Twist of Faith.

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  19. Jessi Fogan26 July 2013 at 13:20

    Oh, that musical heart...what a fabulous way to honour her birthday! If you haven't already gotten it all signed up, you could maybe make a panel for everyone to sign that you fasten in afterwards? Eeek. I don't envy you that one ;)

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  20. Debbie26 July 2013 at 14:18

    This is just gorgeous!! I love the musical heart stamp!! Beautiful DP and the sentiment inside is wonderful!! Happy birthday to your friend!
    Thanks for playing along this week with Tuesday Morning Sketches #208!

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  21. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA26 July 2013 at 14:30

    Your card is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Your friend Cosima is sure to love it. Blessings!

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  22. Today's Beautiful Moments - Tracey Fehr26 July 2013 at 14:45

    Such a pretty card! I am sure your friend will love it! I love the papers and verse you have used! Thanks for joining us at Twist of Faith this week!
    Tracey F., DT Twist of Faith

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  23. Shirley-Anne26 July 2013 at 15:27

    Beautiful paper and stunning flowers .Love the heart with music and the punched edging .

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  24. Ginny Maxam26 July 2013 at 18:16

    Very Pretty card, love simple - fancy border! I love you have used! Thanks for joining us at Twist of Faith this week!
    Ginny M

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  25. Unknown26 July 2013 at 19:46

    This is gorgeous! Love the colors and your sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Twist of faith!

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  26. Wendy26 July 2013 at 22:46

    Beautiful card...Thanks for playing along with us at Divas by Design this week.
    Wendy xx

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  27. Patrice27 July 2013 at 00:37

    Love that musical heart, Asha - I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup again this week!

    http://www.oldbackporch.com/2013/07/52-card-pickup-230.html

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  28. Anet's Crafting27 July 2013 at 09:48

    Your card is beautiful and elegant Asha. I love the Heart music stamp and beautiful sentiment. Thank you for leaving nice comments at my blog and becoming one of my followers, I appreciate it.

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  29. Sonia27 July 2013 at 10:34

    Hi my dearest friend:)
    I come back from the vacations with my daughter, how are you? I saw Your last creations, all Wonderful as always and This is Adorable:))
    Big hug and happy weekend:)
    Sonia

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  30. Zoechaos27 July 2013 at 21:39

    A lovely romantic card great idea to emboss the heat with song. Thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge XOXO Zoe

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  31. Jenée27 July 2013 at 22:43

    Oh Asha, this is an absolutely stunning card. There is a simplicity, yet elegance about it. I really like the music heart, the flower, the colors -- well, simply put everything. Thank you so much for sharing this by participating in this week's challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

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  32. Maria28 July 2013 at 00:23

    A beautiful card which I'm sure your friend will treasure. The embossed music is lovely! Thanks for joining in with our Heat Embossing theme at the Craft-Room Challenge this fortnight.

    Maria x

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  33. Pat N.28 July 2013 at 00:48

    Great card; love your embossed heart. TFS your creation at DCD this week.

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  34. Diane28 July 2013 at 22:26

    It's so good to have a friend who tells you the whole truth Asha and I'm sure Cosima will love her special card !! Thanks so much for playing at Crafty Sentiments Designs !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  35. Debi28 July 2013 at 22:30

    just a lovely card, love the black embossed card, just a little drama amongst the prettiness- perfect :) Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi x

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  36. mixamatoasties28 July 2013 at 22:50

    Beautiful card.

    Thanks for sharing at Crafty Sentiments this week.

    Susan x

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  37. Jackie W29 July 2013 at 18:06

    Fabulous card! Love the stitching and banner! The stamp and embossing are fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments!
    Jackie W
    SchoolinandScrappin

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  38. Gerda29 July 2013 at 19:52

    What a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at DCD this week!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  39. Cathy29 July 2013 at 21:57

    Such a pretty card. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Sentiments challenge this time.
    Cathy xx

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  40. Faye Wynn-Jones30 July 2013 at 16:54

    What a super stylish make! Thanks so much for playing at Pollycraft Challenge :)

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  41. The Craft Bug1 August 2013 at 15:10

    Fabulous thanks for joining in at scrappers delight challenge

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  42. Esther5 August 2013 at 20:55

    A beautiful card - stunning black embossed heart, thanks so much for sharing with us at Craft - Room, Esther xx

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  43. MelodyR aka Ry&MysMom7 August 2013 at 02:42

    Gorgeous card! So elegant for a young 40 year old ;). Hope your friend had a wonderful bday.

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