TMITA Monochromatic Challenge

Today's TMITA challenge is Monochromatic.  I love the image I purchased, along with the card design I chose.  I simply wish I didn't have this reason for making and sending this card.  A very dear family friend passed away this week. He was a Grandfatherly figure to me when I was growing up, and I'm thankful that he lived a long and rich life. I wish I could be there for his family; his wife used to give my BFF and I little candies after church, and to this day she is still probably the most dear memory I have growing up. This card is for her.

On to the challenge.. Here is my card, front and inside. Thanks to Linda Palmer at SCS WRAK for the design inspiration. She sent me this birthday RAK and it was gorgeous.

I actually colored this Lily Image with SU Watercolor Wonder crayons and a blender pen. I love Stargazer lilies, even had them at my wedding, so that is what I immediately thought of looking at this image. Come to think of it, these were my wedding colors too. LOL!

I used Pretty in Pink, Bravo Burgandy (a FIRST for me, even though burgandy/wine is one of my fave colors! this one is generally too brown for me, but maybe it's just my Stamp'n'Write Marker!), and Regal Rose paper; Pretty in Pink ribbon, and the SU Square Lattice embossing folder.  Sorry to those SU folks who are still waiting for this EF on backorder... I do feel your pain since I've been waiting for other items since May 5th!

And the inside:  I colored a 2nd (smaller) image to put in the corner.

Thanks for looking!

Father's Day

Fathers Day Cards for Dad and FIL..

 Now, to send them. Sorry, they won't be there in time. I'm horrible about getting them to the Post Office!  It would be much easier in the States, where I'd have mail service at my house ;-)

Thanks for looking!

Sketch Challenge WINNER!

I have been incredibly lucky! WOW!

My card, Featured in my last post, was the chosen winner (random I'm sure!) for the Sketch Challenge! I win a Stamp Set from GinaK! Wahooooo!

Thanks so much!!

Two more challenges - ONE is FEATURED!

Took on a couple more challenges, this time from GinaK's site.

First up: Color challenge.  Use Pink, Orange, and Green.

I used Green Apple CS, along with Regal Rose and Pumpkin Pie.  DSP is Basic Grey Green at Heart. Stamp here is from Gina K's Take Flight.

Inside, the sentiment is from Gina K/Asela Hopkins' Botanical Dreams.

Next up is the Sketch challenge, which is RIGHT NOW FEATURED on StampTV's Website! Wahoo!  Instead of a flower or butterfly as the focal point, I used the Lovely Labels stamp from Gina K/Nina Brackett. The sentiment in the corner is from Alicia K's Wishes and Dreams. CS is Green Apple, DSP is SU Urban Oasis. Ink used was Night of Navy. Ribbon is the Kiwi Kiss reversible ribbon (love it!)

Thanks for looking!

Boy Birthday

Needed a birthday card for B's friend.. and needed it FAST!  This did the trick. All Stampin Up too!

Card Stock is Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White; Images are Extreme Elements and Extreme Dirtbike, plus the sentiment is from one of the demo incentive sets. Silver brads and some edge distressing.. voila! This is probably my go-to color combo as of late. And I'm not a huge blue person!

Thanks for looking!