Saturday, January 9, 2010

Wish Big

DSCF6440 I had so much fun yesterday with combining challenges, I decided to do a few more today!

The JUGS Challenge #15, to use sewing on your card:

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For the sketch, I used Taylor's Sketch Challenge #97:

TESC97

And a challenge from a new blog, Stampin' Royalty, to make a birthday card! So here is my take on the three:

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I can never have too many birthday cards! I used some of the new Sweet Pea DP from SU, which has so many fun colors and mix-and-match patterns, it is a breeze to coordinate everything. The cupcakes from the hostess set The More the Merrier were colored with markers as well as paper-pieced and glittered, of course! I did some faux stitching (I realize I wasn't 100% true to the sketch here as I look at it--oops!) along the sides, "sewing" down the little hearts as I went along. A couple grosgrain ribbons added the final touch. I can't wait to give this to someone!! Thanks for visiting today!!!

  • Stamps: The More the Merrier, Short & Sweet
  • Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, WW, Sweet Pea DP
  • Ink: Stazon, Taken with Teal
  • Acc: Nesties, Piercing Tool & Mat, White Gel Pen, Grosgrain Ribbons, 3-Heart Punch, Dimensionals

34 comments:

Diane said...

Very pretty...love that new SU paper, too...like all your details!

Ann said...

Awesome card, LeAnne! I LOVE the colors!

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Oh how cute! Love the color combination so much! I don't think any of us use enough orange and this looks great with the blue. The layout and your stitching are fab!

Mona Pendleton said...

Cuuuute card LeAnne! So bright & cheerful not to mention how I love cupcakes! I like all of your stitching - you did an awesome job :) Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls! I hope you return next week for an all new challenge.

Caryl P said...

Another gorgeous card LeAnne, I could just eat those cupcakes up now! I'm in need of some birthday cards, and this is the inspiration I needed.

Carol L said...

Cute card, and I love that faux stitching! The sketch is only supposed to be a starting point, so don't worry......the challenge police don't work on Saturday anyway :D

Kristie W. said...

This is such a cute card!! I love the colors and the yummy looking cupcakes!

Stacey Schafer said...

wowzers, LeAnne! your card is to die for:) you have me VERY motivated (but a little scared) to get my sewing machine out...finally! EEK! I'll let you know how it goes:)

Gingerbread Gal♥ said...

WOW! Love the colors and the cupcakes! So fun and super cute!
Thanks for playing!
:) Rachel

savvy teaching tips said...

What a great card. I love the colours you used. Thanks so much for playing with us at Stampin' Royalty.

Cindy Beach said...

Love your card, LeAnne! The colors just pop and the stitching through the row of hearts is so cute!

Barbara said...

Too cute!! Great way to combine those challenges!

Unknown said...

OMGosh what a cute card! Love the color scheme, as well as that sketch!! I think I'll need to give that one a shot!

Thanks for taking the time to play along with Just Us Girls this week!

Ange McKay, North Shore Stamper said...

Wow Leanne, I love this card... it is so clean and classy! Thanks for playing with us at Stampin' Royalty!

Ann Schach said...

Adorable, LeAnne! I love the bright, cheery colors!

Lesley said...

LeAnne!!! I love this sweet card!! I am such a sucker for cupcake images!! The colours are so playful and vibrant..way to ace the challenges!!!

Lesley :)

Denise Marzec said...

FUN colors, girl, WOWWW!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Cute, cute, CUTE! LOVE the colors, and the way you stitched through the hearts on the right side!

Renee said...

This is down right adorable! I love your colors and your stitching...this whole card is so cute!

AKiteFlier said...

LeAnne this is just precious - I love the cupcakes but your stitching has me swooning :-) Great color combo too :-) Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls - it's great to have you with us as we kick off the new year. :-)

Lisa Kind said...

Hi LeAnne! I LOVE the colors you chose for this "sweet" card! The stitching is fab and so clever! The coloring on those cupcakes makes them so real I want to eat one! LOL!! Thanks for playing our JUGs challenge!

Gabby said...

Beautiful stitching! LOVELY color combo!

Thanks for playing with us at JUGs!

Sabriena Satchwell said...

I love everything about this card! The colours, the stamp set, the DSP, the layout, the faux stitching! Simply AMAZING!
Thanks for playing along with us at Stampin' Royalty!

Sarah said...

Such a pretty card! I love the colours! Thanks for playing along with us at Stampin' Royalty!

dpkennedy said...

Look at you combining challenges! Don't go crazy now...three is plenty, lol!

Love these colors and the cupcakes are just adorable!

ChristineCreations said...

Wow, I love the colors no this one LeAnne! Really fresh and fun!

Lynn said...

So cute! Love the layout and colors. I have those papers coming to me soon...looks like a great variety...hard to tell from catalog, but seeing them here makes me more excited to get them!

Arielle H Gordon said...

Congrats on being a Goddess Pick at Stampin Royslty!!! I love the colors on this card! Well, really I love everything about it!

Corie said...

This is absolutely adorable -- I LOVE these colors!! Congrats on the Goddess award!!

Juanita said...

love it

savvy teaching tips said...

Congrats LeAnne
Please email me so I can send you your winner's blinkie for Stampin' Royalty.
Sandra
slfarrell@shaw.ca

Andrea M said...

Hi LeAnne! What a gorgeous, colorful card! Love all your little touches that just make it super special :) The colors are sure to make the lucky recipient so happy!

Linda said...

Great card and color combo--Congrats on winning at Stampin' Royalty! (now I want to use orange and blue together and would have never come up with it on my own)

Kay Kalthoff said...

WOW! That is one super cute card! If I had that set, I would case it right this instant!! TFS!
Kay