For this month's Impression Obsession Design Team Challenge - the rule was to use "stamps only" That means no decorative paper, no rub-ons, BUT embellishments were allowed!So.... I came up with this window card showcasing one of the soon to be released IO stamps for summer - Cupcakes anyone? This stamp is so yummy! The window was created with the classic oval Nestabilities. I layered up the front of the card with a red layer on the lower half of the card and scalloped strip and THEN cut out the oval. After laying the main white piece on the red mat on the inside of the card, I stamped the plate of cupcakes to show through the window and started to color it up!
I added some pink chalk around the image to make it glow a bit. I colored the image with watercolor pencils, added some stickles glitter glue, the "You're Sweet" sentiment and that was pretty much it! On the front of the card, I did tie a bit of polka dot red ribbon and added the cutest embellishment. It's a hat pin style embellishment with a fun pink oversized crystal on the top! I love it! I picked up a whole bunch in a handful of colors.
Here's a look at the inside.....
Be sure to check out what some of the other IO girls did with this challenge! These ladies will be posting throughout the day today! Don't forget to check Penny's blog for a chance to win some new IO stamps!!!
Daniela
Penny
Tina
Laura
Bernadette
Deborah
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up. ~ The Reverend Jesse Jackson
Great Challenge and fabulous DT Card, Julie
ReplyDeleteI like your layout, its sweet n cute.
Have a great day
Julie, this is beautiful. Love the coloring. I have the same stamp...I will have to use it now.
ReplyDeleteOh it's so sweet and beautiful!I love the way the cupcakes are peeking out of the oval and the greeting is inside.
ReplyDelete(I very nearly used that stamp myself by the way but didn't at the last minute!)
good morning girlfriend! well, since you have the delicious cupcakes, I'll bring the coffee (will starbucks do?) sounds like the perfect breakfast to me! hehehe wouldn't it be awesome to actually do coffee together?! I really love this card!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love those cupcakes! They look yummy!
ReplyDeleteYummy definitely describes this stamp--it's my favorite of the new stamps and I was thrilled to see your card! I love your coloring and the oval opening on the front. Thanks for playing!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! So nice and simple.. and that hat pin is fabulous. Very very nice.!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day... Off to work, have a class then a golf lesson.
I'm hungry!
ReplyDeleteI love the card, Julie!
Very yummy! Fabulous card and great layout!
ReplyDeleteDeena
Gawgeous Julie!! Love the oval cut out and it looks very yummy for the
ReplyDeletetummy!!! Hey they should have that as a sentiment!!!
Love the layout of this card, Julie. It really highlights the stamp and your coloring. Plus, that embellishment is to die for!
ReplyDeleteWow every day you amaze me girl!!! This is so cute:)
ReplyDeleteLaura
Helllllllooooooooooooo!!!!
ReplyDeleteOmigosh, what a lousy 5 days I've had ... I even resorted to cleaning!!!!!
Thanks for the cheerful and encouraging notes; it means a lot to me ... you're the best, ya know?!?
Love the new little quotes on the end of your posts .. how'd ya do that?!?
~BIG hug, Deb
Omiword, I forgot to mention how much I adore this card!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat chalk effect is awesome; you rock!!!
~More hugs, Deb
This card is simply delish....
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the colouring and colour choice.
Bela
that is way too sweet! love it!
ReplyDeleteSo Adoarble...Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteEven facing the challenge of stamps only, you create a piece of artwork. Truly pure talent! Great card!
ReplyDeleteCurt
Love the card, Julie!
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