Purple Rain

Hello and Happy Thursday!

How did you like our newest sketch challenge yesterday? Don’t forget, you can play along all month long for your chance to win!

Today, I have a card to share with you that I created for the Card Concept challenge.  I just love their challenges and have enjoyed my time as their guest this month.

Although I LOVE this weeks inspiration challenge photo, all I could see was purple.  And purple is my crafting kryptonite.  Seriously, I can’t do purple.  As I sat down to create last week, I was also feeling so sad with the passing of Prince.  I was listening to his music when inspiration struck…I should do a Purple Rain tribute card.

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I have been a huge Prince fan for most of my life!  I was 15 years old when a girlfriend and I attended his Purple Rain concert and sat 2nd row.  Half way through the concert he pointed right at me and a huge man then came out of nowhere and grabbed me from my seat.  I thought he was making me leave because I had been standing rather than sitting in my seat.  LOL  But then he yelled into my ear that Prince had chosen me to dance on stage with him. Something about the surprise and shock of it all caused me to not feel starstruck/nervous while I was on stage with him.  I remember every detail, except what song was being played.  LOL As I was taken off stage I was handed a purple rose which I still have in a memory box. It lasted all of maybe 5 minutes, but it is something that I will NEVER forget and it one of my most favorite memories that always makes my HEART happy!  <3

Be sure to stop by the Card Concept and play along!

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You’ll want to be sure to stop back here tomorrow as we will be revealing this month’s Sweet Find! 

Wow! The coloring of Jenny’s lumberjack is so fantastic! He looks like he could step right off of her textured layers!

Warmest Wishes Card

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Squeel! Check out Brianna’s amazing waterfall card!! Quackers is the perfect set for this design!

One in the Bunch Card

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I'm Quackers for You card-designed by Lori Tecler/Inking Aloud-stamps and dies from SugarPea Designs

Awww, Lori’s little duckling is sweet as can be floating around! The sequins and background make him shine too!

Quackers for You Card

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15 Comment

  1. Reply
    Dot Freel
    April 28, 2016 at 9:46 am

    What awesome cards! The lumberjack one is colored so perfectly! Love the purple rain one but that duck one is my total favorite. I just adore that set!!!

  2. Reply
    Arianna Barbara
    April 28, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Wow! I love your “purple rain” card!!!!

  3. Reply
    Penny B.
    April 28, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Purple rain … awesome!! I am still sad about his passing too.

  4. Reply
    kimb
    April 28, 2016 at 10:30 am

    What a great card! What an awesome story!! That is really a once in a lifetime moment!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! I feel like a part of my childhood died with the passing of Prince!!!

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    Joyce
    April 28, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Girl you can so do purple! Or call it raspberry if it makes you feel better! Although I’m thinking purple rain is easier then raspberry beret! What a story, not gonna lie, kinda jealous!

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    Michele K. Henderson
    April 28, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Beautiful salute to Prince! I love this pretty Purple Rain card! I’m so glad you could join us over at The card Concept!
    Take care!
    Michele

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    Heidi Brawley
    April 28, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    LOVE your Purple Rain card!!! Whoot Whoot!!!

  8. Reply
    Carla Hundley
    April 28, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Lovely cards and
    what a memory
    to have!
    Carla from Utah

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    irene grau
    April 28, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    O.M.G! Wendy, what an awesome story and experience!! I saw Prince’s Purple Rain tour as well, although obviously was too far away for him to see ME standing on my chair. LOL Great story and card. He will certainly be missed, but so glad we have his music and these memories to keep us going.

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    Jeanne Jordan
    April 28, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Wendy, what a great story! Thanks for sharing it with us. Terrific card!

  11. Reply
    Maye M.L.
    April 29, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Great cards! Quite intriguin Brianna’s waterfall card is. Got to check her blog for instructions. Cheers!

  12. Reply
    Lesley Croghan
    April 29, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    So happy you joined us this month, Wendy! I adore your card! Hugs!

  13. Reply
    sandie munro
    April 30, 2016 at 4:41 am

    Love the soft sponging on your Card Concept Card and adorable hearts. So good to have you join us as our GD

  14. Reply
    Lilian
    April 30, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    Love the card for TCC! So cute!
    Lilian
    The Leaf Studio

  15. Reply
    Julie Gearinger
    May 11, 2016 at 6:04 am

    So thrilled you are joining us this month- love all of the purple with your sweet clouds and umbrellas 🙂

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