This was a super fun card to make for my lovely DIL's birthday, and I was able to use my new Penny Black "Uplifting Occasion" stamp...isn't it darling. I also decided to use a Starburst bg to add lots of pattern, and I colored my kitty with Copics. My final step was to spritz my card with my Bath & Body Works Diamond Shimmer Mist (oh, my how delicious it smells)!
I am able to enter it into seven SCS challenges:
*The Featured Stamper FA392 - My special day is: National "Let It All Hang Out" Day.
*Three of the July Dirty Girls' Monthly Themes:
#CT-0717 - Time to Relax - what you'd like to do to relax.
#WORD0717 - make your card using the word NAPS. N=Nestabilities; A=Aroma (my card is spritzed with an aromatic shimmer); P=Penny Black stamp; S=Sponging (two ray patterns are sponged to make color matches).
#DINSP0717 - hammock inspiration photo...perfect for my PB stamp!
And, two Alphabet Challenges, Round 7:
*Alphabet Round 7 Challenge. Letter U = Underwear or Unmentionables; Letter K = Kitty; Letter H = Hammock.
Ingredients: Cardstocks: Recollections--Essentials (Violet), Soft Side (Lt. Orchid)-inside; SU Sweet Sugarplum. Patterns: Recollections: Purple Ditsy Floral; K&Co.-Watercolor Bouquet-Purple; Floral Bouquet; Lang-West Plaza (damask/ sponged); DCWV Collage Art Stack (words/ sponged). Darice: Foam Sheet. Stamp: Penny Black-Uplifting Occasion. Ink: Memento--Tuxedo Black; Copic Marker coloring. Die: SU-Oval Framelits (lrg scallop); Spellbinders: Oval-LG. Punch: EK Scallop corner-inside. SU: Glimmer Enamel Dots. Bath & Body Works-Magic in the Air/ Diamond Shimmer Mist. Computer-verse. Technique: Starburst Background. Size: 5" x 6-1/4".
Registered: August 27, 2014 Location: Santa Rosa, Texas Posts: 12105
Wed, Aug 30, 2017 @ 10:36 AM
LOL! How cute is this? I love the purplish hues and your background. I can still remember hanging clothes out on a clothesline. That kitty found a perfect nesting place. You did a beautiful job coloring your image. TFS!
Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Wed, Aug 30, 2017 @ 11:10 AM
Carlene, this is the most darling uplifting card EVER!! You coloring & color choice is befitting to sweet feminine delight and your starburst bg is all the more uplifting to the overall design. Kudos for covering 7 challenges! Gotta be a record!!!
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Wed, Aug 30, 2017 @ 12:47 PM
Carlene, it doesn't get any better than this! How sweet is this "little" kitty relaxing in the laundry on the line. It is as darling as darling gets. Your quilted sunburst background is really beautiful and truly draws the eye to the image panel. Your DIL is going to flip when she sees this gorgeous card you have made for her. Great job and making this card fit so many challenges too! Fun! ~Karen.
Registered: August 22, 2016 Location: Salt Fork Lake Region, Ohio Posts: 3724
Wed, Aug 30, 2017 @ 2:55 PM
This is absolutely adorable!! I've wanted that stamp for a long time.. it's great to see how you used it. Your coloring is wonderful... I'm sure your DIL will just love it!