The movie this week is Beauty and the Beast, and the instruction is to use some fantasy for inspiration. I thought of Belle wishing for so many things in her life: change, love, freedom amongst them. Wishing brings stars to mind and so came my idea for the card. There is lots of sparkle to represent stars twinkling, and a delicate pattern of dew drops on the background. The black and silver represents the evenings when stars shine through the castle windows. When I was little, my Mum always recited the sentiment "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight" whenever the Evening Star came out. When I grew up I found out this was always Venus, a big romantic star indeed. Finding a stamp with this verse was a special treat.
The card is a big 6in square one, with Francheville DP Pink Diamond Bling for background. The stamps are SU Stars (standard wheel), Stamp It! star, and the words are from the SU In The Stars set. The deep rose paper scrap and gauze ribbon are from my busy-room boxes. The little stars are embossed with dark hologram dust, there are a few diamonds in there too, and the big star has an acetate sheet cover to make it shine.
What a fabulous idea for the challenge - I can see Belle wishing on a star through the castle windows - I too remember that verse from childhood! I bet this sparkles beautifully IRL.
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Tis beautiful...I think it's a great take on the movie...now I have to get cracking on one myself!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for this challenge! Love all of the sparkly stars!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the details of the card, it's beautiful. I especially love the copy type that is the border of the star, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed looking at this card - the sparkle added to the fairytale theme.
ReplyDeletethe sparkles are so pretty great card
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so pretty, and I just love your inpsiration for the card.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous cards going on girl! (Pink works well for you!) Love all the layers, stitching, colors and the YUMMY sparkles! Stars are always of FAV of mine along with flowers... of course!! Tee... SMILE! :)
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I did a Beauty and the Beast inspired card tonight myself, but will have to post tomorrow when I can take a picture in the daylight. I love that movie! It's one of my favorite Disney movies.
ReplyDeleteI love the star wish, too... I still do that one on occasion. A sweet verse... sweet memories.
ooooh, great card! Love the bling & colours
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!! I have been trying to see this card all week! It just wouldn't up-load on my computer... Worth the wait! I love the stars.... Just adorable...
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing...
Hugs
Brooke