I haven't had a chance to "play" in so long. Today's the day! I checked out the challenges over at Splitcoast and got going.
Here's the sketch challenge.
The color challenge was to use Bravo Burgundy, Regal Rose and Kiwi Kiss. Yes, in the same card! Wow--this gave a whole new meaning to the word "challenge"! I don't even want to admit to the amount of time I spent on this card. Well, here it is:
STAMP SET: Crazy for Cupcakes
PAPER: Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Paper, Regal Rose, Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White
INK: Bravo Burgundy
ACCESSORIES: Crystal Effects, Gold Brads, Paper Piercing Tools, Wide Oval Punch, 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Kiwi Kiss, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon in Bravo Burgundy and Regal Rose, Chit Chat Rub-Ons, dimensionals
And can I tell you -- if you don't own the Chit Chat Rub-Ons, you just HAVE to get your own pack! When you don't have that perfect stamp for a sentiment, you'll always be able to find just what you need in this awesome rub-on pack. There are over 84 sayings in both Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. Pg. 173 in the Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, Item No. 111804, $10.95.
If you'd like a chance to use this product in a class, check out the class I'm having in February and March here.
You might want to know how I made the "puff" on the card. I used all the ribbons listed above, then cut their salvage edge off either side, then pulled the fibers out. I believe it was Jaron Winder from SU who showed us this at Regionals in Orlando.
I tried to incorporate little 1/8" crimped strips of card stock somehow in the card to look like confetti, but it just wasn't working. So after I made all these little bits, I decided that they will go inside the card so when the Birthday Girl opens her card, there'll be matching confetti inside.
Hope you enjoy seeing what I played with today!
