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!)