Saturday, March 5, 2011

Couple of Challenges


I found this fun, fun sketch over at JUGS!  Isn't this great~ the rounded corners got me!  Plus, I have really been drawn to this type of centered layout.  I love the way the card base frames the focal image, and of course, I ADORE my color combo.  Turquoise and black just sings to me!  Can you tell I really like this card? LOL  Thanks Girls - great sketch!  I used the sentiment stamp from GKD Botanicals.



This is for Gina's Color Challenge over at Stamp TV {red, black & yellow}. At first I thought my black was kind of stark against the yellow, but by adding some red border and ribbon, I think I balanced out the colors.  I used GKD newly released stamp set Spring Basket, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I have to say I do love coloring these flowers~ yep - you heard me actually say I enjoyed coloring!  Now, THAT is amazing, and does not happen often let me tell you~ :)
I'm still stamping away my day, so I might be back later.  Thanks for stopping by~



17 comments:

Julia Aston said...

Love both of your cards Vicki! what wonderful colors and designs on both!

Shelley said...

Both cards are very classy and elegant! Love em. I envy your ability to tie such gorgeous bows!

Donna Huisinga said...

I love the way you tied the bow under the flower, hiding the top end of it.

Payne Holler Cards said...

on a roll GF! these are great - lovin the colors on both and your use of ribbon WOW!

Marilyn (stampwithMJ) said...

Great cards! Fab colors for both.

Julie said...

These are both beautiful, Vicki! I love the colors on both! :)

Betty Benton said...

Both are fantastic cards, Vicki, but oh, that turquoise one really calls my name!!

martina's kaartjes said...

congrats with your award ! great cards you've got there ! love them, prefere the first one.
have a happy, sunny sunday,
greetings, martina
x

Jacqueline said...

Pretty Cards - I like the paper and the colours ...
~Jacqueline
Made by Jacqueline

Peggy said...

Beautiful cards! And yes the first one rocks with that color combo!

Lisa Kind said...

Your cards are so pretty! I love the pop of peach against the aqua and black on the JUGs card! Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!

AKiteFlier said...

Gorgeous Vicki! Thanks for gettin sketchy with JUGS this week. :-)

Andrea M said...

Beautiful cards Vicki! And another gorgeous entry for the JUGS challenge! Love your take on the sketch! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls!!!

Elise said...

GOSH, Vicki! THESE CARDS ARE GORGEOUS! Your craftsWOmanship amazes me! Fabulous work - and I love, love, love YOUR divine use of the JUGS sketch! THANKS, so very much, for sharing your talent with Just Us Girrrrlllllzzzzz! Yee Haw!

Kristin Eberline said...

Both cards are lovely, Vicki, but I especially adore your JUGS submission! Your colors and paper are fantastic!! Just gorgeous :]

Thanks for playing along with Just Us Girls this week!

LeAnne said...

FUN cards! Congrats on your JUGS win, too!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Vicki, congrats on your mention at JUGS! I'm so happy for you!