Friday 20 March 2009

Just Peachy!

Good Friday Morning!
I'm so excited to be playing along in the DD/DDA monthly challenge! This month Holly aka Toy was our hostess and she chose something really fun!
We are doing a Featured Stamper Challenge!
Who is the FS you ask? Well we are all casing ourselves....lol
This is what she told us:
Here is the catch... just like the regular featured stamper challenge, you are going to change at least three things on your card (i.e. different colors, different stamps, different embellishments), but we want to be able to see the subtle changes.
Challenge Focus: A CASE of one of your oldest cards.
Required Element: Change at least three things on your card (subtle).
Restricted Element: None! The sky is the limit on this one!!
Here is my new card and click HERE to see my OLD card on the FIRST page of my gallery!
Stamps: Unknown Flower, Small Sayings; Cardstock: Regal Rose, So Saffron, Gina K White and Georgia Peach DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, EK Success Wavy Border punch, Silver Brads, Rectangle Nesties, Regal Rose Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glossy Accents
I used the same stamps and basic layout but up updated the card a bit by:
- Using Nesties
-Curvy Edge Punch
-Silver Brads instead of Eyelets
-Wide Grosgrain Ribbon
-Glossy Accents
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Since I had the Georgia Peach DP out on my table I thought it would be fun to make another card with it. Luckily I found Cindy's MFTSC73 posted and got to work! I used the MFT set called Rain or Shine and I actually paper pieced! Remember I'm not great with paper snips...it's usually ME getting snipped...lol
Stamps: Rain or Shine; Cardstock: Regal Rose, So Saffron, GinaK White and Georgia Peach dp; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Circle Nesties, Glossy Accents, Paper piercer, Dimensionals
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18 comments:

Denise Marzec said...

Awesome!! Lots more layers compared to your original card and I love the glossy accents on the flower...but your original card was VERY pretty. Hmmm..you were a natural right from the get-go!

...Love that EK Success Wavy punch...did you see that YOU and SILKE made me HAVE to get one too?? I used it on the TSG card I possted today. Love that tool...so thanks, you enabler. {smile}

Cindy Lawrence said...

They are both beautiful! Actually, your original card is pretty stinkin' fabulous too! I'm with Denise...gotta get that wavy punch!!! Love the cool way you used it!

carole (TruCarMa) said...

Hey, you! Cute cards! (you know I mean that because I left a comment on one of 'em yesterday!!!) And guess what? Tag -- you're it! See this post and blame Val... http://motherslittlehelper.typepad.com/mothers_little_helper/2009/03/when-truman-met-carter.html

Cindy Haffner said...

Love all the new details on your card, and I love that you did my sketch, super job on both.

Jackie Pedro said...

Oh how I love that DP!! Love your cards, Dawn, and like Denise you enabled me to get the wavy border punch....just picked it up the other day!!

Renée said...

awesome cards, Dawn!! Love the colour combinations!!

Nancy Riley said...

Love the fresh, springy colors you used today! What a fun challenge - to case yourself, Featured Stamper style! Great job with both of these cards, Dawn!

Christina Fischer said...

Your *old* card looks SOOOOO much better than any of my older cards! Yikes! I love the colors you used for your CASE!

Your MFT sketch card is too cute! I LOVE the paper pieced coat! :)

Jen said...

oh, i love the new flower! so shiney and smooth...beautiful colors!:) they are both great cards!:)

Vicki Burdick said...

Great colors On both cards Dawn, Love them!!

Renee said...

Isn't great looking back and seeing how far you've come! Your new card is darling!

Alex said...

Hmmmm.since you obviously were very talented on the original, it's hard to believe you could do better - but the second one is ROCKIN' girl!! I love all the layers you added - such a pretty card!! Have a fabulous weekend, Dawn!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Kelly Schelske said...

Love that wavy punch, I'm off to calgary next week, so hopefully I get to Michaels!! Love that paper Dawn! I hope your weather is as nice as ours:-)

K

Amy Sheffer said...

Awesome cards, Dawn! These colors just scream "Dawn" to me - you're amazing!!! Love your DD/DDA challenge card - I think I just bought that wavy punch, too. Love the shiny puddle on the MFT one!

Stamp and Smile said...

Both cards are ADORABLE Dawn!! Love the "spring-y" colors and your glossy accents ROCK! Cool wavey border punch used on the first card... Smiles!! :)

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

The card you changed -- what a difference it made. As we evolve in card making so do our styles.

Marie Bingaman said...

So cute! Love the colors, Dawn!

Rose Ann said...

Your first upload is very sweet and pretty, but I'm LOVING your kicked up version!! Love your Rain or Shine card as well!! Great piecing!!