Tuesday, December 2, 2008

BASIC VANILLA SAND BIRTHDAY

Today's card uses Jen del Muro's Sketch For You To Try 11/29/08 and Color Challenge #195 of Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Sahara Sand.

The main image from Upsy Daisy was stamped first with Jet Black Staz-On, the stamped again in Sahara Sand Classic Ink using my Stamp-a-ma-jig for a shadowed effect. The sentiment was stamped with Jet Black Staz-On onto Very Vanilla prior to dry embossing with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. The large Sahara Sand background piece was stamped in Versamark with the Polka Dota background stamp. I'm not wild about my use of the Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, but am out of Basic Black, and it does not come in Sahara Sand (but sure wish it did for this card!).RECIPE
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Polka Dot Background
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Sahara Sand CS
Ink: Jet Black Staz-On, Sahara Sand Classic, and Versamark
Embellishments: Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, CM Custom Cutting System for circle cutting (non-SU), Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Cuttlebug machine (non-SU)
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

28 comments:

Lynn Put said...

Wow Nancy your card for Jen's sketch is so sharp!!! I love the colors and Upsy Daisy stamp you used for this it's perfect!

Rose Ann said...

This is totally gorgeous, Nancy!! Great job with the sketch, and I love the colors and stamps you've used!!

Unknown said...

oooh, I really like this together. Very sharp indeed!

Jackie Pedro said...

Just beautiful, Nancy!! It's good to see you stamping!!

Allison said...

This is gorgeous!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is so gorgeous!! I know what you mean about the Sahara Sand grosgrain...they do sell it at Pink Hedgehog though!! I still miss all the organdy, is it to much to ask for SU to have a ribbon for every cardstock color??!!LOL!!

Karen Motz said...

Fabulous card Nancy. You did a really nice job with the colours and design...it's very sophisticated.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, Nancy! Love how you balanced the colors.

Angie Tieman said...

Very pretty! The colors look so elegant together and love how you did the shadow stamping!

Cindy Lawrence said...

Just lovely, Nancy! You did a fabulous job with this color challenge...gorgeous!

Darlene said...

Oh Wow Nancy ... this is gorgeous!! I love this image and the dotted swiss bg ... fantastic!

Debbie Pamment said...

I love the shadow effect and the colours are very classic and look gorgeous together - just stunning

Dawn Easton said...

Fantastic Nancy!! You totally picked the right set for that silhouette!!! I didn't do this CC because of the black...lol

Lynn said...

This is just perfect! So elegant looking with the color combo you chose. Hope your foot is doing better!

Unknown said...

Wow, this is amazing!!! That color combo is so striking!! love it!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Wow, Nancy, this is absolutely stunning!

Alex said...

WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous Nancy! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Pam Varnell said...

Love this Nancy!! The way you made a silhouette out of the flowers is beautiful. Glad to see you're stamping and I hope you are feeling better.

BTW, I left you an award over on my blog.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card!!! This Set is perfect for the CC!!! Hope you doing better??? Hugs ~S~

Anonymous said...

Hey Limpy, how did you get to your craft room to make this wicked card...did your hubby carry you!! LOL But then you would be stuck there....o don't I wish sometimes!

Deborah said...

Stunning card! I love your Swiss Dots background! MY "C" plate just snapped in half, off to Michael's hope they have them! Hugs, Deb

Anonymous said...

Nancy ... your cards never cease to amaze me! It's so pretty. Great job on the challenge!

Jennifer Meyer said...

Hi Nancy :) LOVE your card, the design is so pretty and I just LOVE the beautiful shading on the flowers.

Hugs to you,
Jennifer :)

Christina Fischer said...

Nancy, this is beautiful!! I just love what you did with the layout and colors!

Hope you're feeling okay today -- take care of yourself! HUGS!

Lisa Page said...

Oooohhh! Just perfect! I love everything about this card!

Anonymous said...

Wow Nancy, this is a stunning creation!! Perfect in every way!
--Becca

dasimonds said...

Beautiful Card!!
This card caught my eye at
the first glance...it has
such a warm feelin'. I love
the color combo...the vanilla
looks wonderful. The shadowed
technique is so perfect!
Nice design...... TFS

Mary said...

I love the shadow look!