Amy Rvsavy Friday Sketch #72 and Keesh's Colour Challenge #10

Hi Everyone

I managed to find time to do Amy and Keesh's Sketch and Colour Challenge this week. I love how Amy's sketch turned out, and also Keesh's colour combo! Initially I found her colour combo a bit difficult but after trying it out, it is a beautiful colour combo! Thanks to Amy and Keesh for their sketch and colour challenge.

Here are the sketch and colours and my cards:

The first highlight for me in this card was cutting out the 3.5" circle in Mellow Moss (using Fiskars circle cutter) and then creating the scallop edge with my Corner Rounder Punch from Stampin' Up!. It took a bit of patience but it looks lovely! I love my SU scallop circle punch which is super duper quick and cute, but sometimes it is not big enough for what I want, so here comes the corner rounder punch to the rescue. I'd be happy to demonstrate this at your next workshop/class, just ask me.

The 2nd highlight : I finally got a chance to use the Fine SuperNova glitter from Stampin' Up! This comes in a pack of 5 gorgeous colours - Choc Chip, Olive, Orange, Pink, Aqua, all for $26.95. All I did was to colour part of this cute bird with my 2 way Glue Pen and then pour the pink glitter (which matched perfectly to Rose Red). LOVE it!

The 3rd highlight was to use my scissors to distress the edges of the papers - thanks Bernie for your great tip! Now this is a fantastic quick technique, lovely for rustic looking cards, and doesn't cost a cent! Try it!

OK here are the supplies used (all Stampin Up unless mentioned):

• Ink: Always Artichoke, Choc Chip, Mellow Moss, Basic Black
• Stamps: Friends 24-7, Short & Sweet, So Swirly wheel, En Francais
• Paper: Rose Red DSP (retired), Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla
• Accessories: Linen Thread, Rose Red Db Stitch Grosgrain Ribbon, Button Latte, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Fiskars circle cutter, Corner Rounder Punch

Have a great week!

x Julia

Inspirations Challenge # 6 and Amy Rvsavy Friday Sketch #56

Don't you just love hot soup or hot cappuccino when the weather is turning cold? Makeesha's Inspirations Challenge #6 captures exactly that! And again I have combined Keesh's challenge with Amy Rvsavy's Friday Sketch #56.

I'm thinking lush, rich, creamy and smooth cappuccino.....so here is my creation:

I lurrvve that chunky glitter....its actually the first time I am using the green glitter! I love how just this one stamp does it all.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Illuminations

Ink: Choc Chip, Close to Cocoa

Paper: Outlaw (retired), Certainly Celery DSP (retired), Very Vanilla, Choc Chip.

Accessories: Pretties Kit, Choc Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Mat Pack, Sand paper, SU Sponge

Thanks for looking! Would love to hear your comments! Thanks Keesh for another beautiful challenge and thanks Amy for a fantastic sketch.

x Julia

Amy Rvsavy Friday Sketch #55 and Keesh's Inkspirations Colour Challenge #6

Hi there!

this time I am trying two challenges at one go, by the talented ladies Amy Rvsavy and Makeesha Byl:

Amy Rvsavy's Friday Sketch #55

Keesh's Inkspirations Colour Challenge #6

Here is what I came up with:

and a close up of the Rock n Roll technique on the flowers:

Card Recipe (all from SU except circle cutter):

• Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Tres Chic, Family Phrases
  
• Paper: P. Pomegranate, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
  
• Ink: P. Pomegranate, Regal Rose, Basic Black, Versamark
  
• Accessories: Chunky Glitter, Tombow Adhesive, P. Pomegranate db stitched ribbon, Word Window Punch, Silver brads, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/16" circle Punch, Fiskars Circle cutter, dimensionals
  
• Techniques: Rock n Roll (Regal Rose and P. Pomegranate), Sponging
  

I love the Tres Chic background stamp - it makes any cardstock look glamorous instantly! I might have overdone the chunky glitter on the flowers :) I would never have put this color combo together - not something I would normally use - but it is growing on me. I sure will miss P. Pomegranate when it retires!

Here are the other cards I did with Keesh's colour challenge combo. These cards are quick and easy as I used lots of punches. I used Baroque Motifs stamp set and Large Oval Punch here. I can't wait to get the new Wide Oval Punch come 1 Apr with the new IBC!!! I taught this card layout at a recent class and I LOVE this sketch from Becky Fleck who is from US and very talented!

Thanks Amy and Keesh for your lovely challenges!

Update: Wow I am so thrilled Keesh picked my card as the winner!!! It made my day! And Amy picked my card among the top 10!! woohoo! :) Check out their websites to look at all the gorgeous samples everyone submitted.

x Julia

Amy Rysavy Friday Sketch #53

Here is the sketch for Amy Rvsavy's Friday Sketch #52.

Its the first time I am trying her sketch and I had fun!

Here is my submission:

All supplies used by Stampin' Up! except for Fiskars circle cutter.

Stamps: Good Friend (Sneek Peek from new Oz IBC), Family Phrases

Ink: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Riding Hood Red

Paper: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Tangerine Tango (all new)

Accessories: Chunky Glitter, Real Red grosgrain ribbon, Paper Snips, Stampin Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/16 " Circle Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch

Let me tell you I am lovin' this cute little bird - it is such a happy stamp - sure to brighten anyone's day! Check out the sneek peek of all the lovely new In Colors - totally yummy!

x Julia

(update: oops I missed her deadline, thought it was today!)