Hi Everyone. PPA challenge 10 – thankful
I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend. I had a great time in my stamping space today and managed to get some challenges done. However, some were much more of a challenge than I expected. Ever have one of those days?
Today's card is for the 2sketches4you challenge and the palspaperarts challenge 10. The inspiration cards and many of the submissions are in a style very different to my own… which is, of course, what makes it a challenge :-
The vertical element of the card challenge had me searching through my stamp sets and I decided on the SU Chic Boutique. I'm really loving this set. There are many examples of feminine and even whimsical cards. For some reason, they tend to lead me to the more formal look…
I love the black and white and decided to highlight it with Real Red. It reminded me of the Moulin Rouge dancers – synonymous with Paris! 🙂
Here's my take on the challenge.
Can't you see the burlesque dancers at the Moulin Rouge in these colors? I used the Night and Day DSP, the Grosgrain double stitched Real Red Ribbon and, of course, the Chic Boutique stamp set. I used my scallop punch to create the divider between the polka dot papers and then echoed the scallop edge with the scallop oval punch on the sentiment. I attached the sentiment to the ribbon using the Silver cord from the new mini catalog. The pearls are from the Pretties Kit. I did another card using this stamp set The Eiffel Merci Beaucoup as well as a thank you card using the Night and Day DSP .
Take a trip to my friend and fellow demonstrator Jean Fitch's website. She does a fabulous job on Friday's with her Frugal Friday posting. She not only shows you her frugal stamp set for the day, but also takes you on a tour of blogs that she has found showing examples using the set. This week's set is the Very Thankful/Reconnaissance set. It's for a great cause – Ronald McDonald. I've used this set a couple of times already and can't wait to use it again. I made a mistake and ordered the French version, but it was a serendipitous mistake 🙂
I hope you all have a fabulous Sunday and wanted to share this "messy desk" pic. Bilbo Baggins is my companion when I stamp and update my blog. I like to stamp in a fairly compact space – but Bilbo makes it even more compact. You can see that I had to take a cushion and put it on the side piece of my desk. This essentially cuts my stamping space in half! However, I wouldn't have it any other way!
And that look on his face….. mother… will you stop this, already and get on with it… you've been putzing around far too long and what do you have to show for it? Nothing! You can see me with two of my must have tools though…. my black matt – I cannot work without it. It really helps me position my elements. The other thing… my stamp-a-ma-jig. I don't think I actually create a card without it!
Have a fabulous Sunday everyone. As always, thank you so much for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visit, comments and support are very much appreciated.
Peace and hugs
Jaydee
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It’s okay Bilboa, Mama will be done soon….Hmm…doesn’t work with my Sandycat either! Boy does that look seem familiar. Love the picture Jaydee! Sandy and Wicket send the B-man greetings.
Oh yeah (hee, hee) fun card too (you had me picturing those Moulin Rougers high kicking down the front of the Eiffel tower on your card) and thanks for the blog plug! Kitty pictures are so distracting – lol!
Fun to see your workspace too!
Hugs girlfriend – Jean
Very classy – tres chic!
Great card – I love the colors & all the polka dots!
I love the colors and the layout! Super job! Thanks for playing @ PPA!
On behalf of the design team, thank you for playing @ PPA.
Join us for our next challenge on Thursday, October 8, 2009.
This is wonderful, Jaydee! I love your colors and papers! Perfect choice on the stamp set, too! Love it! Super job!