This card for this weeks Twisted Sister Challenge says it all really - I ask myself this question on a regular basis! LOL! The fabulous image comes from the fabulous RAK I received from Celisa, she knows how much I love these Emerson Gals - they are full of atty-tude!! LOL! Thank you Celisa!!
I am also honouring the Queen for the Day, Cathleen and chose this card: MMTPT88 What's Cookin' by ctorina at Splitcoaststampers
I was inspired by her funny image, the red and white and of course the fabulous gingham bow! Congratulations Cathleen - a well deserved honour!!
Our challenge was to make a humorous card for a female, using red and white with one neutral colour as well as a punch, I used black. I have found with the Emerson Gals to keep the layout simple but BLING for all you are worth..funnily enough I didn't so the 'bling thing' this week but instead went for the bow...
Using this gorgeous ribbon from one of my Twisted Sisters, Sue aka Coffeestamper aka Perk. Thanks Sue, you always send the most fabulous RAK's!! I used my SU Scalloped Border Punch along the edges of the second DP and also on the corners of the image - I love finding more then one use for the tools I have - if only I could find one that would iron as well - sigh! LOL!
I finished off with a button brad through the bow.....I did add distressing but not inking, I was going for a more 'retro vintage' I nearly got there but didn't quite as it kept things fairly CAS - sometimes it just would be 'wrong' to add more!! LOL!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 @ 7:28 PM
Sistah! No one can work those chalks like you! Wow- look at those skin tones! Celisa will love what you have done with this image. Love your layout- it is a beautiful case of Cathleen's work. Glad to see you are still in card 'therapy'! LYMI, hugs....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 @ 7:38 PM
Ohh I know the feeling, Lovely Linda!!!! Yes....... I am olde. If do say so myself - that image looks exactly like you - save the brown hair.....:0 Great looking card = so fun and such great fun colours!!
Like Pat....... the way you work those chalks is just amazing!! You really must come to Vancouver and give me lessons!
Registered: January 17, 2008 Location: Melrose Park, Illinois Posts: 40148
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 @ 11:14 PM
Oh how cute and fun Linda, I just love the fun image and awesome coloring, love the red gingham paper too! Thank so much for taking the time to make a card!