Let Me Count the Ways Challenge at The Frilly & Funkie Blog with Graphic 45's Garden Goddess

The Challenge

Today begins a new challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog and the theme this time around is Let Me Count the Ways hosted by Sara Emily.  In her words, "Since it's just a day away from Valentine's Day, the opening line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous love poem "Let Me Count the Ways" (Sonnet 43) comes to mind. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." For this theme, I would like to see your vintage or shabby chic project that includes three of something. This could be three colors, three words, 3 stamps (you get the idea); just be sure to tell us what those three elements are."

My Take on the Challenge

 Three is a magic word in my paper arts world.  Why?  Generally speaking, elements always look better when done in threes.  You can do 3 or 6 or 9.  Well you get the picture.  That's not to say, that 4 elements won't look good, but usually and odd number will look better like 3 (or groups of 3 or 5.

So I made a simple card to share with you using the gorgeous Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Collection.

On the front there are 3 rosebuds.  These are from Graphic 45's new Rose Bouquet Collection in Precious Pink.  Oh!  These roses are so GORGEOUS!

I die cut the cover on the left side using the Mixed Media Thinlit Mixed Media #5 die.  I love how that allows the paper beneath to show through the die-cut.  Then I tucked in a pretty ribbon to set off those pretty rosebuds!

Inside I used 3 words and 3 border strips.   The strip at the top is cut from the design paper and the 2 strips at the bottom are from the sticker sheet that comes with the 12 x 12 collection pack.

There's another sticker border on the front page.  Notice that the front page is not as long as the back of the card.  That allows the pretty scalloped border to show through.

Supplies from The Funkie Junkie Boutique:

Garden Goddess - 12 x 12 Solids & Patterns

Garden Goddess 12 x 12 Collection

Graphic 45 Staples - Rose Bouquet Collection - Precious Pink

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 13PK - Celebration Words: 

Block by Tim Holtz (similar to the lettering I have used)

Sizzix Thinlits Set - Mixed Media #5 by Tim Holtz

Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pad - Mowed Lawn

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Tattered Rose

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Forest Moss

Rayon Seam Binding

How to Enter the Challenge

Create a vintage or shabby chic project that includes  three of something and link it up to the Frilly and Funkie Challenge.
The Design Team will choose their top four picks, with the winner being invited to be a guest designer in one of our Frillie and Funkie challenges. The other three winners will receive Top 3 badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and follows the rules will be entered into a draw to have the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Be sure to take a look at the creations of my talented teammates, you can see their creations here, at the Frillie and Funkie Blog.