Simply Beautiful!

I'm still can't get over how much I love this card.  Isn't it just so stunning and soooo beautiful?!  And it's so simple!  I have to say that this was not my original idea, though I'd love for it to be :)  I copied almost exactly from Connie Collins card.  Connie is one of this years Artisan Award winners.  I've been following her blog for a while and I love her work.  Make sure you check out her blog after your stop here.  You won't be disappointed! 

I wanted to keep my card like Connie's, her's was already beautiful, why change it?  I did use a couple more layers of cardstock.  I often find it challenging not to use multiple layers.  Plus I don't like to have ribbon through the inside of the card.  It's ok if others want to do it, and I will never stop you.  But when I make a card, I really don't like the ribbon on the inside.  :)   I did go back and forth many, many times about using Pearls or Rhinestones.  I'm glad I stuck with the pearls. :)

Today is September 1!  Do you know what that means?????  Our Holiday Mini goes LIVE today!!!  If you haven't had a chance to see it, make sure you check it out, in my opinion it's one of the best mini catalogs we've ever had!!

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!!