A Decorative Glittery Easter Egg!

I bought two egg dies last year after Easter, and I was anxious to try out at least one this year.  I decided to go with the larger of the two dies and make it the focal point of my card.  I chose a cheerful pastel polka dot to peek through the decorative cutouts in the egg.  I like the way it turned out, and I think it looks very elegant.  I decided on an embossed raised layer mat behind the egg to add depth in this almost monochromatic card...white with a pinkie-coral.

When I finished my card, I decided it suited the current Shabby Tea Room challenge: #213 - Floral Fantasy, which requires you to create a project inspired by the beautiful colors in the photo and include flowers and ribbon/ lace.  

There are many beautiful cards already posted for this challenge, plus design team sample inspirations. . .be sure to check out the website by clicking on the link below:

http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2014/04/week-213-floral-fantasy.html

Submitting my card for this challenge was of secondary importance, because the original purpose in making it was to send it to a family members as a way to let them know I am thinking about them during this Easter season.  I hope they are as please with it as I am!  (Of course, I also hope the Shabby Tea Room thinks its a winner as well!)

Recipe:  Papers: Stampin' Up Whisper White cardstock (base); Staples Cherry cs.  DCWV Stripes & Polka Dots Stack.  Spellbinders M-Bossabilities: Splendid/ Design B.  WRMK Deco Corner Chomper.   Lifestyles QuicKutz die: Doily Egg.  Elmer's Craft Bond adhesive spray.  Stash: Fine Iridescent white glitter (JoAnns).  Stampin' Up stamp: Delightful Dozen.  Stampin' Up punch:  Modern Label.  Stampin' Up Ink: Basic Black.  Stampin' Up 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim: Strawberry Slush.  Stash:  white lace; Cherry plaid ribbon.   Recollection pears (R20 Copic marker colored).