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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

I Think I Like Pink?

I have never considered myself as someone who likes pink. In fact, after my daughter was born and my mom bought every pink outfit under the sun, I swore that she would never wear pink again. Funny thing, my daughter hates pink. Go figure. I, though, find myself drawn to this "girly girl" color more and more. I blame in on the perfect pink....Stampin Up's Pink Pirouette. Lately, whenever I reach for a color to create with I am drawn to the many designer papers that I have in pink. So, I guess I am having a change of heart. Change is good.

This card was definitely not something simple to create. I just found myself adding more and more. I was inspired by Travelingmamma's Travelers Inspiration challenge. Go check it out. I love the idea of taking pictures of things and then using them as inspiration. We are not world travelers, but I find it intriguing to see the world through an artist's lens and then fit that into my paper crafting. I am also very inspired by the DT and sketches over at Card Patterns. I used their sketch as the starting point of this card.

The image is from my June KOTM from Unity. I experimented with my copics. Still working on that technique. The scalloped edges are lined with seed beads. This card as lots of sparkle...from the butterfly charm to the stickles and then those fabulous Taylor Twinkles. I LOVE those! That leaf was cut using an SU sizzlet on vellum and then sponged with Cert. Celery for a hint of color. When I got done with this card I realized it had no sentiment. So I had to add that to the sketch.

I heading out of town again for a family wedding. I have a few things to share before I go and then I'll be back on Sunday for the Stamptacular Sunday challenge. So hang in there with me and my crazy, busy month of July travels. Maybe I can get a shot worthy of a Traveler's Inspiration Challenge:)

See you tomorrow. I have a Work It Girl Wednesday Card! Can you believe it? It's been so long:)

What's In It
Stamps: Unity June KOTM, Oval All (SU)
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Memento Rich Cocoa, Cert Celery
Paper: White, Simply Scrappin DP, Celery DP, Vellum cardstock
Other: Cuttlebug, scalloped circle nesties, ric rac, charm, Taylor's Twinkles, pink taffetta ribbon, lace flower, seed beads, corner rounder, copics, SU punch (forgot the name...oops), dimensionals

6 comments:

Janis Lewis said...

This card is great! Love the colors, shapes, and embellishments.

Laurel said...

Very pretty, I know I like pink! Love the embellies! Thanks for playing.

~amy~ said...

nice take on the inspiration challenge...lovin' all your embellies!

whoistracy said...

This is so elegant! Love the pink on here. I never was a pink girl myself but find I'm drawn to it these days.

Winter said...

Very pretty! I love the colors!

Traveling Mama said...

When my daughter was born we would not put pink on her- at all. As she got older ALL she wanted was Pink! Eventually we couldn't help but want to join in the fun so there is pink everywhere now! :-) Your card is so beautiful! I love all the different elements and those flowers are amazing! Thank you so much for joining us!
Hugs!