Yes, I got to stamp for 30 minutes yesterday - it's a miracle! I kept my card super simple and it turned out a lot brighter than I planned. This isn't my normal color palate, but hey it's summer!
I used a great sketch from Stamping 411 for the layout. This is a great challenge site that I've just discovered and if you're looking for inspiration for Stampin' Up! projects, head over there asap! I also made this card for Gingersnaps Spicy Supply challenge which is to use ribbon. You all use ribbon on your cards, so head over there and enter the challenge. That's a great prize package on offer this month too.
And talking of Gingersnap Creations, there is a Design Team Call over on the blog. We're looking for a group of talented papercrafters to join us -the commitment is small and you'll have a lot of fun. We're trying to assemble a team of people with all different styles and no previous dt experience is required. What are you waiting for? Head over there and apply.
Supplies:
- Stamps: Circle Circus, Polka Dot b/ground
- Paper: Tempting Turquoise & Whisper White
- Ink: Tempting Turquoise & Melon Mambo
- Accessories: Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon, bold brights brad, chipboard circle
- Tools: Scallop edge punch, 1" circle punch, Big Shot, Top Note die
What a great fun summery card! Love the ribbon flower, especially!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | July 16, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Love it. sometimes colors we don't use often surprize us. I tend to stay with the same old, tried and true, but am trying to try more variety. Glad to see you are back to crafting and thanks so much for what you do for us at CCC. you are a god send!
Posted by: Jaime Schlangen | July 16, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Love your card! The ribbon flower is adorable! Thanks for playing along this week!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | July 16, 2009 at 02:11 PM
So pretty, Ali!! Too funny, I entered a ribbon challenge last week with a ribbon flower I made too! http://findinghandmadehappiness.blogspot.com/2009/07/bright-and-cheerful-birthday-card.html
Great minds think alike! :) I'm glad that you are feeling a bit better! Take care,
smiles,
Deena
Posted by: Deena | July 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Clean and simple this card is GORGEOUS!!! Congratulations on making stampers showcase on the 411 blog and thanks for playing along!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | July 17, 2009 at 05:56 AM
How totally DARLING! What a great way to show off that awesome ribbon! TFS!
Kay
Posted by: Kay Kalthoff | July 17, 2009 at 06:40 AM
Oooh another fantastic card! That flower is so great; I think it might just show up on one of my future cards! Thanks for the inspiration, Ali!
- Ann
Posted by: raindropecho | July 20, 2009 at 07:42 AM