Saturday, January 7, 2017

Just Us Girls #375 - Word Week

Hi all!  The Just Us Girls challenge is back into high gear after our short holiday hiatus.  This week is our word week and Ina appropriately chose the word NEW
 
I made this card the day before New Year's Eve.  I was thinking about the celebration in Times Square in NYC, so I pulled out this NYC skyline die that I just had to have.  I die cut it from black cardstock then went to work creating the night sky.  I googled night skies to use as a guide.  I started with a light blue ink, then picked up a darker blue.  I then used a purple and some black ink to darken the sky.  I left a lighter spot where the Statue of Liberty would be.  Then I stamped and embossed the fireworks and the sentiment.  I spritzed it with shimmer spritz.  You can sort of see it on the black cardstock.  I'm crushing on this card! 
 
You can see more from the JUGs design team and our January guest on the JUGs blog.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
Recipe
Stamps:  USA (Waltzing Mouse stamps), Bring on the Merry (Reverse Confetti)
Paper:  Recollections white, black
Ink:  Versamark, tumbled glass, salty ocean, dusty concord, black soot
Accessories:  NY skyline die (MFT), white embossing powder, shimmer spritz, fun foam

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8 comments:

Sue VanDeVusse said...

This is awesome! Your night sky is gorgeous with perfect shading to accent the Statue of Liberty. Love the fireworks, too!

Chris Dring said...

I'm totally crushing on your card too! This looks AMAZING!!

Bobby said...

Your inking is light and dark in all the right places, Lisa, and it looks fabulous.

Nancy said...

Such a terrific sky to showcase your bold black die! Wonderful job and Happy New Year to you!

Judy Woodland said...

What a stunning card. I love what you have done with that skyline die....have never seen it before. And your night sky is gorgeous, with the fireworks just the perfect final touch!!!

Ina G said...

How awesome it would be to be in Time Square for the big count down. Fabulous take on our 'word' challenge this week Lisa. Love it.

Vicki Dutcher said...

LOVE! Stunning sponged skyline for sure!

Kate said...

What an awesome card. I really regret not getting that WMS set before they closed their doors.

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