I'm Late... I'm Late... for a very important date!
With YOU all...
Sorry I'm a bit behind on today's post. I was feeling a bit ookie last night and most of today, so I took it easy and curled up on the couch to rest. I'm feeling a tad bit better now, so I thought I'd hop on-line and throw you today's challenge! Are you ready???
It's time to be a Girlie Girl! Those of you who know me know that this is TRULY a challenge for me. I'm rough and tumble, tom-boy all the way... and yet, every once-in-a-while I enjoy a bit of femininity... and so today's throwdown is to make a card (or any other type of creative project) that is full of sugar and spice and everything nice... you know, all the frills and the ribbons and the pretty-in-pink stuff. LOL
Here's my card for the challenge. This adorable Sarah Kay stamp from Stampavie is one of my favorites to use for love/anniversary/wedding kind of cards, and it was just too sweet to pass up for this challenge. I colored the image with my Copics - of course... have I used anything else lately??? (Are you all interested in knowing exactly what colors I use on my images or would I be boring you with details? I tend to use a LOT of colors...)
The pink and brown patterned paper is from Basic Grey (Phoebe I think). I was planning on using a piece with bright flowers on it, but this one just sort of looked right. I used Pomegranate, Pixie Pink, and Chocolate Chip card stock for my layers. Of course, I couldn't do girlie without a bunch of scallops and polka-dots. The two hearts are grungeboard pieces that I painted with Claudine Hellmuth's new studio paints and then gave them a thin layer of Pearl for a bit of shimmer. The sentiment is an old/retired SU Valentine's Day set... it just seemed to fit... so again, I went with it.
I almost went completely feminine and added stickles, but I didn't want the card to be too over-the-top, so I resisted. I think it will make a wonderful anniversary card for a friend of mine.
There you have it - Today's Throwdown... GET GIRLIE! I know for some of you this will be a snap... and others, well.. that's why it's called a challenge!
Eons ago, when I did my last challenge (before the hustle and bustle of the holidays took over), I challenged you to find a long lost stamp and use it. I am thrilled to finally share this submission. Dina sent this in... isn't it GORGEOUS? Dina is the gal that did my watermarks (which I LOVE) and I have to admit that I am totally jealous of her water coloring skills! She's AMAZING! Thanks Dina for playing along.
Have a wonderful rest of the day.
Hugs,
colleen
