Thursday, July 29, 2010

Paper Play & DDSB Challenge

Hi peeps!! Eeekk..., one more day till CHA Super Show! I got my stuff packed (not that there's many to pack since I am only going to be gone for 2 days), my list ready, and list of phone numbers on hand. I am guessing I probably will have a hard time sleeping tonight as I am so  giddy. Although I really need the sleep, considering the next 2 days going to be a long day with lots of walking. I hope it's going to  be as good as I expected.

On to today's card. Today is the rare occasion where my card fit my two DT assignments. Love when this happens. Hah... I made this card for the challenges on both, Paper Play Challenge & Digi Doodle Shop's Best (DDSB) challenge. This week Paper Play Challenges theme is "EVERYTHING GOES" and Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge theme is "PUNCH IT OUT" (which create a project using punch or die-cut).

Now , you know I love die-cuts. Would never have thought I'd say that. If you asked me this question 10 years ago, I would said that's one of my least favorite item to use in scrapbook. But, with all the current stylish design, convenience, and quality of the tools, now I love using die-cut.

The dies that I used for this card is the new Spiral Note Die from Papertrey Ink and the clouds cut with Silhouette. The hot air balloon is from Digi Doodle Shop's Summer set. I printed it twice, once on the patterned paper and second one on white cardstock. Cut the balloon part from the patterned paper and the basket part from the white cardstock (I colored the basket with Copic markers). The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink also.

I have to say that my collection of Papertrey Ink grows the fastest. I found them back in Febuary 2010 and by now I already have 15 sets, some inkpads, several dies, cardstock, etc.?! My digi stamps growing pretty fast, too. At least they don't take extra storage space. Nice thing about digi stuff! :) Who's your current favorite company? Let's enabling each other here. :)

You all have a great Thursday and hopefully Sunday, if I am not whooped, I can post about my CHA trip! Hugs, Vera.

24 comments:

Julie M said...

Lovely clean card, Vera. I love the green balloon and that lovely pleated ribbon.

Have a fantastic time at CHA (you lucky thing - I am so jealous!!!)

Julie :o)

Barb said...

What a lovely card, Vera! Such pretty colors and that ribbon is so fabulous!! I hope you have a WONDERFUL time at CHA! So excited for you! Take pictures if you can! I'd love to see them! Hugs!

Jayne Hayward said...

Love what you have done with the hot air balloon. Love the colours and the ribbon is amazing.

Jayne xx

Karen said...

Lovely Vera, it looks very elegant.
xx

Monika Reeck said...

Lovely card and love your color Vera..have seen in the Morning on Paperplay Blog I was thinking hmm apa Vera salah taro yaa kan aku dah liat ini di DDSB hihi..taunya jadi satu ya say...wokeh deh...kiss n hugs...Monika

Sandie said...

Love this card.. and your style of crafting!! Just gorgeous :)

Judy said...

Adorable card hun. It looks so bright and cheerful.

Hugs
Judy

PS. Have fun on your trip!

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi Hun, this is fantastic, love it,wish I was going to CHA too, hope you have a lovely time, hugs Liz xx

Ann said...

Love, love, love this card! The colors, the ribbon, everything!

I'm going to CHA tomorrow, too...SO excited! :D

Powerful Search Engine said...

Gorgeous ribbon treatment I love this card. Have fun at CHA xxx Hugs Pascale

Ayana Posadas said...

I have become quite addicted to die-cuts myself! haha... They are so fun!
Your card came out super cute and I just LOVE the way you ruffled your ribbon! Very unique! :)

Court said...

SO cute. I love what you did with the ribbon! Congratulations on being chosen as a Wee Memories design team member! I can't wait to see more of your work!

Unknown said...

Hi Vera,
Your card is beautiful...so sweet. I love all the die cuts you have used. Have a wonderful time on your weekend away...its so fun to get excited about special things! My fave companies would probably be Stampin' Up and magnolia at the moment...See you when you get back,
Alicia xx

Julie said...

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your DT posting,fantastic!!!!!

Tenia Nelson said...

Love this card and congrats on your DT news!!!!

Karen Howard said...

This is great and I LOVE what you did with the ribbon!!!

Anonymous said...

This card is gorgeous Vera! Love the ribbon! Congrats on the DT - it's going to be fun working with you! Hope you have a great time at CHA and take heaps of pics :)

stampingandstitching said...

Gorgeous card Vera! The colours are so soft and pretty and I love your design! Beautiful ribbon detail too!

KymKreates said...

I can not stop looking at your ribbon treatment! It is magnificent along with everything else on your card.

Have fun in the windy city!
Kym

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

Your card is so cute! Love what you did with the ribbon!

My PTI collection is growing fast too. I wish they had more sales! Actually my stamping supplies is ever-growing I have a ton of stamps I still haven't used yet! Ack! :)

Harriet H said...

I love the balloon and the design of your card.... IS beautiful and so well done....

Harriet

Katja said...

Very sweet colors you used and ribbon is also very pretty.
Greetings,
Katja

Jóna said...

Lovely work, love the way you make the ribbon !
Hugs, Jóna

Amber said...

Fabulous card Vera!
Hugs
Amber

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