Sunday, June 29, 2008

You're Just My Style!

Hi all! H0pe you are all enjoying your weekend! When I laid eyes on these new stamps from Gina K. Designs - I thought funky chic! (The set is called Retro Boutique!)Well, I also thought this stamp set called for a different kind of layout - so I grabbed a plate - yes a plate - and traced around the edge four times to create this curvy box. After I cut the small shape out of the white, I lined it up on my green piece and did this again adding about 1/4" on each side. When I was done, I had this funky layer! The purses were stamped on the white and again on the decorative paper multiple times so each purse could have it's own "look!" I added some silver leafing on the "metal" parts of the purse, added some bling and the sentiment and I was done! I have to admit, the cutting did take some time - but you know me-- love cutting things out!

That reminds me, I had a question a couple of days ago about my Silver Leafing Pen. I use the two way Zig that I got a few years back from Stampin' Up. One side is gold and the other is silver. I love it because it is a fine tip so I can add fun, fine details. If there are any SU demos out there - let me know if you can still buy these through SU!!!

Well, we are off to hike today - mountains here we come! Can't wait to get a whiff of that fresh mountain air!

Enjoy your day!

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

This layout is perfect for the images. Very clever to use a plate!!! Great job (as ususal)

Michelle Tech said...

Cute card! You CAN still get the gold/silver ZIG Painty marker with SU! It's #102673 for $6.50!

Julie Koerber said...

Thanks Michelle for filling us in!!! :-)

The Rubber Maid said...

Different and adorable mats. Love those little purses, very cute. Hope everyone has fun on the hike.
Mom

Lori said...

Cute Card! And yes, you can still get that pen...I am a demonstrator if you need to place an order!!!!

Lori

Anonymous said...

Adorable card! Love your plate trick! Those purses are so cute!

Becca said...

What a stylish card ..love it. The colours are so soft.

Unknown said...

Julie,
I was so excited to find your blog. I am also from Montana and I remember when you were a news anchor, I have also seen your magazine on occasion, when in Billings. You can still get that pen, I have just recently signed up with Stampin Up, so now I will have to order it for myself as you are giving it such good reviews!! Thanks for all the great cards and inspiration.

Curt in Indy said...

Wow Julie! Cute, cute card! You now have me looking at things in my kitchen to trace around! LOL So creative! Love it! Best, Curt

Janine said...

Purses - one of my definite addictions!! Great card Julie. Hope you had a great weekend. Ours was lowkey, working around the house.

Kanani said...

Love the layers. Very clever use of your plate. And you did a fabulous job on the purses!

Jacki Marie said...

Congratulations on making the top 20 for The Paper Crafts Idol contest!

Lee said...

How creative you are!!! What a fabulous card!! I got my order so now I'm gonna start playing!!! And have a fun hike!!

Diane said...

Sweet Julie! Hope the hike was good!