Thursday, January 29, 2009

Stamp Simply-- Gotta share the LOVE!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, this week's Stamp Simply challenge courtesy of the fabulous Sharon Johnson is all about love!


Make any love themed card you'd like - it could be for Valentine's Day or for a wedding or anniversary, or even a LOVING birthday or thinking of you card - just show the LOVE!

For my card, I tried to challenge myself not to use hearts but find other ways to spread a bit of affection....


I stamped one of my newly released Impression Obsession stamps in Palette Noir ink and then colored with watercolor pencils and blended with a blender pen. Chalk around the outside of the image and then mat it up on an oval and scalloped oval Nestie! Add some paper piercing a strip of dp with a button and you're almost done! This stamp is part of a clear set designed by Sarah Phelps and the saying is also a part of that set. All of the papers are Crate Paper.

I did add a little razzle dazzle on the flowers with the help of some Stickles Diamond glitter glue.... And that, my friends is it! Be sure to check out what the rest of the gals on the Stamp Simply team did to feel the love! Click over to see Deb, Becky, Dee, Tammy, Janine, AJ, and Jennifer

Hope you make time for play time! Have a great weekend!

19 comments:

Barbara Schram said...

What a wonderful card, Julie! Your coloring is fabulous! I love the stickles!

Anonymous said...

So pretty and delicate Juli!

Norine said...

I was just telling another blogging friend that I am really liking the more simple cards that dont have a lot of stuff on them and this card fits the bill it is so pretty love the colors in it
Hugs
Norine

Janine said...

Hi Julie Just so pretty!!!

The Rubber Maid said...

Love your love card, it is lovely. Can you feel the love. Just teasing, I always find your simple cards awesome. Mom

Darlene said...

Great thinking ... this is lovely!! What a sweet image and your coloring is perfect! Love the blue shading out around! Awesome job!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Julie your card rocks, so pretty.

Anonymous said...

i love the added stickles to the card. very nice.

Cheryl B. said...

Beautiful!

Bev J. said...

Great coloring on the flowers-very pretty. tfs

Deborah Saaranen said...

So very pretty! Love your coloring and gleam from the Stickles!

Lovely gd Cee said...

i have been looking at your "spring cards" and they are inspiring... i am trying to scrapbook since i feel motivated after looking at your creations and everyone elses.

btw, sorry for leading you astray. i forgot i don't work tomorrow. so don't come and see me at raffia- it'll be a waste of gas. i'll call you tomorrow.

again, you make it look so easy when you make your cards- they are so much fun!

Curt in Indy said...

What a beautiful card and amazing coloring. I so love your style. You are just an amazing talent. . .what more an I say!?! Best, Curt

Cheryl said...

This is so beautiful! I love the stickles on the flowers!

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

A really gorgeous card, Julie -- LOVE that image -- it's just so very pretty!!! What a great job!!! Thanks so much!!!

IL Cielo di Praga said...

I lovely your cards.very very sweet.compliments.kiss kiss

Diane said...

Hey girl! Haven't been blog hopping much lately,so tonight I took sometime to do just that.
I've been tired since I've been back from holidays,shouldn't it be the other way around????
Anyways,your work is superb as always!!!!

Elena said...

So pretty and elegant! Love your coloring and sparkles, Julie!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Such pretty colors, Julie and I love the sparkle added to the flowers! I agree with Becky... it's so delicate and lady-like! I can see sending this to my grandma! :)