Saturday, April 17, 2010

Just Us Girls - A Color Challenge

Hi all! It seems like ages ago that I posted, but it was only Tuesday. I've started Spring break today, and I'm a happy girl! One week to do as I please! You may see more of me this week! ;-)

Today I have color challenge from Just Us Girls that Maria came up with. It's a great one too!


Such a pretty combination, don't you think? So Spring! I used all the colors in my card.


I started with this paper from Doodlebug Designs and toned it down a little with some distress ink. The lavendar pieces are from Basic Grey Kioshi paper pack. The sentiment, from Paper Makeup Stamps, was stamped in chocolate chip and cut and embossed with a nestie. I sponged some green ink on it while it was still in the die. This was all mounted on a piece of barely banana. I tied some pink satin ribbon around it and added a prima rose at the knot. I added two more on the other side for balance and more dimension. I also punched a MS punch for the piece on top. I've seen this done a lot and decided to give it a try on my card. Like it! This was all mounted on a piece of pink pirourette base.

The sketch is from the Very Vintage sketch challenge at SCS. I thought I'd play since my JUGs friend, Mona, is now a Dirty Girl on SCS!

I also used this week's PMS challenge issued by my PMS DT friend, Tina. She challenged us to use 5 embellishments on our card. I checked with her and this qualifies! I used the punch, the ribbon, and 3 flowers....5 embellishments!

We'd love for you to join both challenges. You can find the JUGs challenge here and the PMS challenge here. Thanks for stopping in today and enjoy your weekend! I'm off to a little weekend getaway with the girls! Time for some fun and dancing! See you soon!
Recipe
Stamps: Wordart by Paper Makeup Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream (PTI), barely banana, pink pirouette, Kioshi (Basic Grey), Doodlebug Designs dp
Ink: Chocolate chip, distress ink
Accessories: Nesties, satin ribbon, Prina roses, dimensionals, MS punch

18 comments:

Shaela said...

what a pretty card! love all the inking you did :)

Davi said...

Very pretty love those embellies!!:)

MsJay said...

This is a very pretty card.

Crystal said...

OOOOO this is sooooo pretty Lisa..Oh wow I LOVE how you used these colors and this layout!!! Gorgeous sweetie!

AKiteFlier said...

GORGEOUS Lisa but where's the birthday sentiment? LOL *giggle* This is truly a card to be showcased - so beautiful with the patterns and layers and the roses - LOVE IT!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Happy Birthday Lisa :) I hope you enjoy not only your birthday to its fullest but you Spring break! Woo Hoo!!! Your card is beautiful - love the scalloped trim & that gorgeous sentiment :)

Silke Ledlow said...

Sending you BIG birthday hugs and wishes!!! No one told as exactly when your special day is so I'm sending it regardless :)!!! Your card is beautiful..love the DP, colors and the wonderful sentimnet!!!

Enjoy your week off!!! Hugs ~S~

Mona Pendleton said...

Oooops - back again!!! Thank you for the "Dirty girl" shout out & for playing along with the SCS DD sketch challenge :)

Dana Gustafson said...

Happy Birthday Lisa! Surprise sweetie! Sooo glad today is a little surprise from the JUGs gals AND the FIRST DAY OF SPRING BREAK! Yay you! Have a wonderful birthday and break.

And your card....loving the green inked lable and the airy top punched border. Just wonderful!

Sue Lelli said...

Happy Happy Birthday! What a nice surprise from the JUGS Girls to have everyone make a card in your honor! YOUR card is just FABULOUS! LOVE the border on top and the rosebuds.

Tina said...

Wow Lisa, the colors are just outstanding! Hope you have a wonderful day on your birthday!

Maria said...

This is beautiful! The colors work wonderfully and that quoate is awesome! Big Happy Birthday to you girlie! Have a fantastic weekend!

Danni said...

Happy belated birthday!!
This card is just so beautiful!!

Unknown said...

Such a lovely card, Lisa! Love the DP and the fabulous roses! Happy, Happy Birthday, Lisa!! Hugs!!

Keri said...

Happy Birthday! Your DT mates have made some amazing cards for you! Lucky girl! Your card is awesome as well! Love those panels!

Kathryn B said...

Like your take on the sketch Lisa! The top border is neat and the DP paper is very pretty! Happy Birthday!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Beautiful combination! Love the focus on that fabulous sentiment!

Katie Cotton said...

this is stunning! Just stunning!!!

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