Sunday, May 25, 2008

I Will Survive!!

As promised, I am back with some cards I have made for the Great Swaps Girls challenges. I love the challenges that we post every Monday, but what I really love is that anyone can play. Yep, that means you, so feel free to stop in on Monday’s and Wednesdays and see what we have cooked up. The Monday challenge can be anything from a color challenge to an inspiration challenge. Two weeks ago, Maren(mmbc) posted a Survivor Style challenge, which is basically like a limited supplies challenge. The challenge was to use things you can’t live without, but you could only use 2 colors, 1 stamp set, 1 tool, 1 embellishment, and as many neutrals as you want. You could also use DP too. Now that I am typing this out, I realize I may have broke the rules(used my paper piercer and SU markers- whoops!!), so lets pretend I drew those dots on with my marker-okay? OKAY!! So, I stamped two of the flowers from Bloomin Beautiful on Whisper White with Black Stazon. I colored them in with my SU markers and then cut out certain parts of the flowers and paper pieced them onto the original. It is hard to tell from the picture, but it really does add some dimension. The sentiment is stamped in Black Stazon. I added my dots to the corners with my MARKER(wink) and tied a white satin ribbon around the middle where I had attached a piece of Lovely Lilac DSP. Well, I warned you this challenge was tough, but I love this card, so I hope they forgive me!!
Stamps-Bloomin Beautiful
Ink- Black Stazon
Paper-Lovely Lilac, Always Artichoke, Whisper White and Lovely Lilac DSP
Tools-SU markers, white satin ribbon

This next card was made for the Featured Swapper challengeon the Great Swaps Girls blog. It is posted on Wednesdays, and features a member or our group. The idea is to go to their gallery, pick a card and CASE it changing just a couple of things. This weeks FS was Lisa Henke, and she has a fabulous blog and gallery.I chose this card of hers to CASE. I changed the colors, image, added sentiment tabs, added the cord, changed the embellishments on the side to buttons, and changed the DP. What’s that you say, that’s more than a couple things, you are right(work with me here people)!! I always start out with good intentions not to change to much, but this is where I end up!! Oh well, it’s super cute if you ask me!! The main image was colored with SU markers and my aqua painter. The rest is pretty easy to figure out( I hope). Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you are having a super fabulous Memorial Day weekend, but be sure to not lose sight of what it is really for. Have you thanked a soldier today? I have!!
Stamps-Pun Fun
Paper-More Mustard, Ruby Red, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White and East Coast Prep DSP
Ink- Black Stazon
Tools- SU markers, aqua painter, glitter pen, silver cord, word window punch, silver brads, buttons

12 comments:

  1. Ohhh........your limited supply card is GORGEOUS Jessie!!! I so don't think I could make a card with such limits........I know I'm just a coward!!! LOL I especially LOVE those hand-drawn dots!!! **wink** And that little Rocket card is so great for a little guy!!! Wonderful dp as bg!!!

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  2. Wow! Both cards are fantastic, Jessie!
    Hugs and smiles

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  3. Jessie - your cards are awesome!!! Fabulous take on both of them!!!
    I better hop over there....to play along - LOL!!!

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  4. I love both of these, great job! I am now 3 challenges behind. Yikes.

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  5. Oh wow, I just "stumbled" across your blog. Love your work. TFS

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  6. both fantasic cards. I love what you do with those flowers on the first card, sooooo pretty.
    Thanks for casing me. I love the changes you made, the silver cord is so fun and I love the buttons and that ds paper works great with that stamp.

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  7. Love both these cards, your blog rocks girl.

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  8. Your cards are beautiful! Your coloring is exquisite - okay, really, really purty 'cause apparently I can't spell. I love how you coordinated the paper with the rocket image. Gorrrr jus!

    Linda

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  9. So beautiful! I love both of them! I can't believe you made such a beauty with those crazy limits! :-) I hope you had a great weekend!

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  10. Great job on both challenges!! I'm so behind on the challenges and really want to get caught up!!

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  11. The first card is just breathtaking and so love how you highlighted the rocket from Pun Fun...I have yet to use and so appreciative for the inspiration!

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  12. Hi, Jessie. I know I already commented, but I wanted to say a Big Thank-you for sending me the amazing card you made for my Featured swapper CASE. It was such a nice surprise and I feel honored to have one of your cards IRL! thanks.

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