Tuesday, July 1, 2008

BIG news and a challenge!

I'm goin' to Hollywood!!!! Ok, I am laughing pretty hard at that. I found out today that one of my cards is now a finalist in the Paper Crafts Idol contest. WOW -- It is a huge honor. Out of 774 entries, the editorial staff whittled the list down to 20 and I can't even believe I am saying this -- I made it! You can check out the details HERE. You can also check out the other cards there too! The idea is basically like American Idol. The top 20 are chosen in open auditions and then from there - YOU decide! So, I'll need your help in the voting!

Now for the challenge!! It's time for another Impression Obsession Design Team challenge! Kelli Richardson is the Challenge Queen of IO -- her challenge - to make a card that sparkles! Well, I hadn't used my Circle Elements 2 set yet. This set rocks for creating edges around die cut circles plus it has sayings and floral elements! So, that's what I used. I used a 1-1/4" circle punch to create my turquoise base circles, I added a flower from the set on top of that with turquoise ink and then added the star like flowers (also from the set) on top by stamping them in brown and cutting them out. I popped them up a bit with foam tape and gave them the sparkle! Each flower has a hot fix crystal in the center! It just dazzles. Photos really don't show how sparkly! :-( The lower right corner has my sentiment - it's the word circle in the set that says "True Friends." Very mod!



To see what some of the other gals came up with-- here's the links! Be patient - they'll be uploading at different times of the day Tuesday!!

Daniela
Penny
Laura
Deborah


See you tomorrow!

19 comments:

Penny said...

Firstly, you know how happy I am for you - many congratulations again on reaching the final!!

And what a gorgeous contemporary card! Very adaptable, I LOVE it!!

The Rubber Maid said...

I am so excited about the contest and I will be bragging about you all day. Hoorah!!! That's my girl.
Love you, MOM

Anonymous said...

Oh Baby! Way to Go!! You're my "idol" already! This is a great card, too. Like the mod look and LOVE the colors. Yeah, but you've been incorporating a lot of pink lately and sometimes I just need different. Sorta like a vacation and I'm taking 2 of them this month - whoooeee!! Nope, sorry, you're not that lucky. Not heading to your corner of the world THIS year. Don't worry. If I'm coming your way, I'll warn you.

Curt in Indy said...

Congrats Julie! You know I'm one of your biggest fans, so you can count on me to be voting for you! You'll be my "David Cook" of the card world! LOL Love the card too! Best, Curt

Anonymous said...

Julie, how awesome is that! Way to go girlfriend. I'll be voting for you!!!
Just love this card!

Janine said...

Oh Julie that is such wonderful news!! YOU ARE MY IDOL!!! Such a pretty challenge card too!!

Lesli said...

Congrats Julie - what an honor. You know who I'll be voting for :)

Laura said...

Congrats again Julie! You really deserve it, and I wish you all the best for the competition. Your card today is fabulous. Love the layout and colors a lot!

Michelle Tech said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to vote!

Deborah March said...

FABULOUS news about the contest entry Julie, I'll be voting too!! Love your card here too. :)

krcrafts said...

Gorgeous gorgeous card!! Love it! Congratulations on your top 20--glad you listened to your mom ;) It was such fun talking to you on the phone today--you're a sweetie(a very talented one at that!!)

Thanks for playing :)

Anonymous said...

Wow! I just checked out the competition and I must say you are in good company, but you've got my vote! :) Congratulations on Top 20! I love the card you submitted. And the mod one today too.
smiles, Deena

Tanya said...

Your card is so pretty! And congrats on being a finalist!

Diane said...

Oh my,that is wonderful news Julie!
You've got my votes!!!!!
Your card is awesome,there's lots of talent but you've got it nailed!

Love your challenge card,it rocks!

Anonymous said...

WooHoo!!! Go Julie!! You are on fire girl:) Best of lucky!!
Dee

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

Julie -- HUGE CONGRATS!!! Your Idol card is fabulous, as is the one posted here -- GREAT JOB!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats!!! How totally exciting...Hugs

Daniela Dobson said...

Congrats on the top 20!!!! I am so excited for you. Love the card!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. You will easily be a winner.