Saturday, July 24, 2010

CHAPTER 23: Ravens and Writing Desks...

"The Hatter opened his eyes very wide on hearing this; but all he said was, "Why is a raven like a writing-desk?"
"Come, we shall have some fun now!" thought Alice. "I'm glad they've begun asking riddles. — I believe I can guess that," she added aloud.
"Do you mean that you think you can find out the answer to it?" said the March Hare.
"Exactly so," said Alice.
"Then you should say what you mean," the March Hare went on.
"I do," Alice hastily replied; "at least--at least I mean what I say--that's the same thing, you know."

Hello everyone!

We are ready to FLY with this week's challenge here at Oh, Alice!   

This week, we challenge you to use BIRDS on your card or papercrafting project!   We may never know the answer to the riddle above, but while we're pondering that and life's little mysteries we may as well make a great card or two in the process, right?

I used the incredible Melody Ross's "Brave Girl" stamp set from UNITY to make this card-"Born to Fly".  I LOVE the vintage birdcage look and it's all the rage right now!

I want to THANK ALL of you for the super sweet bday wishes yesterday-I am truly touched by your sweet messages and can really say y'all know how to make a girl feel GOOD.   I had a WONDERFUL day with my family and I'm so lucky to be living this LIFE!   I am TRULY Blessed and grateful beyond words for ALL of it!!!

Be sure to visit Oh, Alice for this week's samples by the lovely and talented DT...and my sweet friends from every corner of the globe:
 
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!!!


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21 comments:

Peggy said...

Such an elegant card Jess! Always have liked birdcage stamps. This one is lovely with your bird!

Lynne Phelps said...

What a perfect image for this challenge! I love birdcages but don't have any yet! This was such a great Unity kit, wish I had picked it up. This card is so elegant with the tone-on-tone color scheme, but my favorite detail is the little bow on top of the button centering the larger bow! Love that! And Jess - you WERE born to FLY!

♥ Kristy Woods ♥ said...

OMG This is stunning!!!! I love it, love the distressed ink around the edge and this image PERFECT!! I so have to ink mine up now lol.
Kristy xx

StampinCathy said...

This is so gorgeous and love your take on this challenge. Great colors and love the stamps you used.

Taylor said...

Love this card, Jess! We are actually watching Alice in Wonderland right now, and I had to make a Mad Hatter card! I'm going to have to start playing along in these challenges, too!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE it--I just love those stamps and the colors! That big bow/button--LOVE LOVE LOVE it! You are AMAZING!! AMA-ZING!

Scrappychick said...

Gorgeous card!!

Tasha said...

Oh so stunning Jess, oh i love that stamp its fabulous! i think the colour is gorgeous too
love tasha xx

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Stunning card, Jess! I love this bird cage! and the coloring and distressing is perfect!
hugs, margie

Jen Shults said...

This is fantastic Jess! I love that stamp and your layout really highlights it. :D I'm glad you had a fabulous birthday! You deserve it. :D HUGS!

Cindy Haffner said...

Very Classy my dear.

Sammi said...

Wow! I love this card! The Green and brown are lovely! Love that ribbon and button and the whole layout of this is gorgeous! LOVE the stamps too!
Sammi
xx

Sara Henton said...

This is just gorgeous! I love this set and I really love what you did with it. I can't wait to see which cards that accepted

Basement Stamper said...

Very pretty, love the birdcage image.

Emma said...

Love the green Jess! A gorgeous stamp and I love your bow behind your button, looks fantastic!

Denise Marzec said...

Very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Ok, first LOVE the new look of the blog (see how long it is since I have visited you, damn work!!), Second, card is darling, Third, I missed your birthday and I am sorry! I hope you had a great one!!!

Elena said...

Wow! This card is so elegant! Love the soft look... Very pretty bow and button! And the stamp is just gorgeous!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Very pretty, and elegant!!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous as always, can't wait to see your smile in just a couple days!!

Davenz said...

Great one! Thanks
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