Oh So Pretty in Pink (plus a flower) - Shabby Tea Room Week #124 Challenge

I had a wedding reception to attend last night at the local golf course.  Oh what a beautiful summer evening with the waxing moon overhead!  The seating was outdoors, and along with the fabulous food, wonderful music, and a great friend I haven't seen for years (she and I were pals during my AAUW years), it was a perfect night to be a 'grown up' (OK, for 2 hours).

The happy couple is in their late 50's or early 60's, both have been previously married, and since they opted out on gifts, I made a card.

Too bad my 'bright idea' didn't launch until an hour before I had to get ready, and thank goodness for challenges to get your creativity flowing! 

I was inspired by This week's challenge over at The Shabby Tea Room .  Challenge #124 is to use the colors in the photo and add a flower.  Here is the photo:

Shabby Tea Room Week #124

And, here is what I created for the happy couple in less than an hour!

Card Front

Inside

Side View - flowers are hat pins with green glass and pearl flowers

My work area and challenge log (of good intentions!)

See my little log book?  During the week I jot down which challenges I would like to do, and print out the inspirational photos.  Generally, this is as far as I get due to 'life'!

The card? Simple.  No frills.  Just get 'er done.  I have to say, when I look at the other entries, I am blown away by all the shabby details!  You should go look.  Those ladies are downright talented!

Have a Great Day, and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Some 'vintage' Basic Grey  (from the Sultry line)
Cardstock:  Archivers card base, and green is 'unknown'
Ribbon:  Stampin' Up
Butterfly dies: Stampin' Up Sizzix Embosslits Beautiful Wings
Hatpins:  From my stash (came in a scrapbook kit from Midnight Rooster - not sure of the actual source)
Charm:  My stash (gifted long ago from a 2peas friend!)