Friday, July 19, 2013

Just Us Girls #198

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This week's challenge is a colour challenge hosted by Tangii and she has found this fabulous image to use as our inspiration.

I combined it with a Retro Sketch from a few weeks back and some yummy Happy Day MME paper which had the perfect colours.

Pulled out this fabulous sentiment from Words of Wisdom as it seemed fitting to use with the butterfly - a similar metamorphosis type of scenario if you like.  I used the debossed side of the Swiss Dots embossing folder as it was a bit more subtle and didn't clash with the stripes as much and a bright fuchsia ribbon seemed fitting based on that gorgeous up front an centre bright pink flower.

The rest of the  JUGS team has some wonderful samples to get your inspiration going, so head on over to the Just Us Girls blog, and check out what the Design Team has created.  Then put your creative genes to work and add your card/project to the challenge post on the JUGS blog for the chance to be chosen as the Chic of the Week.  

Sorry about my sporadic posting.  I've been having such a great time with my kids that stamping has taken a back seat.  Will have a good chuck of stamping time this weekend so the coming week should provide a few more posts starting with my Mojo Monday card :)  Have a great weekend everyone!

 

What's In It? 
Stamps:   Words of Wisdom (Verve Stamps)
Ink:  Black 
Paper:  Happy Day (My Mind's Eye), Pretty in Pink and So Saffron (Stampin' Up) 
Accessories:   Flutterby Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Scalloped Circle and Circle Nestabililities (Spellbinders), Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, 1" Fuchsia Satin Ribbon (Michael's), Bling, Button, Twine, Dimensionals

15 comments:

Lynn said...

No need to apologize...enjoy your kids!! I love this card...the stripes and colors are awesome.

Chris Dring said...

Gasp! Marisa, this is such a beautiful card! Love the colors, that sentiment, and that pretty ribbon!

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful!!! Love those soft pretty colours and that awesome Verve sentiment!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Perfect paper for this challenge! Great job with the sketch too~ Glad you are having a fun summer with the kidos!

nwilliams6 said...

Marisa, this is so positive and so sweet! Who wouldn't feel like a million bucks after receiving this very sweet card. Love the sentiment and that gorgeous ribbon. Perfect card! Hugz!

Maureen said...

what lovely summery colours! The pink bow is fantastic!

Benzi said...

What a sweet sentiment and gorgeous card, Marisa. Have fun crafting this weekend.

Nance Leedy said...

So glad you are getting quality time with the kiddos--it's so important! The happy colors and that big bow just make me smile! Hope you're having a fabulous weekend. ((hugs))

Nancy said...

Summer seems to be going well for you, and it sounds like a lot of family time which is awesome! Beautiful card as always and your photos are always Perfect! Have a great weekend Marisa!

Danni said...

So pretty! I just love the colors!

Debbie Carriere said...

Beautiful! Love that gorgeous bow!

Tracey McNeely said...

Marisa I adore this card, bright and fun and your photography is always amazing!

Tracey McNeely said...

...sorry not quite done. Family always always first! Enjoy them, they grow too quickly!

Ravengirl said...

This is so sweet! I love the bright and happy colors, in addition to the fabulous Verve sentiment!

Carol Hurlock said...

What a heartfelt sentiment. This is just beautiful.
Bear Hugs,
Carol