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May 16, 2008

BCG Wk 47 - And I'm Back!



Ah...it's good to be back after a 2 week absence from posting for the Blogger's Challenge Group. Life was just way to hectic to do much stamping but I took the time last night to complete this weeks challenge. In fact I finished up my card at 11:30 pm. I was determined to participate this week.
This week was a "sketch" challenge. Our sketch was to use the (Dog) card on Pg. 21 of the current SU Occasions Mini Catalog. - This time I decided to try and stick pretty much to the sketch even though it wasn't my style.
I chose to use a couple of new stamps that I bought form Hambo Stamps that you can find here:
http://www.hambostamps.com/animalsair.htm - Aren't those little "chicks" cute!
My card base is Chocolate Chip and then I layered a piece of So Saffron stamped with the Aida Cloth BG stamp with a strip of textured Red (Bazzill) card stock. I added some "faux" stitching by using a piercing tool and my Ruby Red Marker. I also added a piece of striped designer paper (Adorned - Fancy Pants Designs) which I used for my color inspiration as well.
I stamped the chicks and sentiment with Palette Noir Black ink and then colored my image with Prisma Color Pencils and blended with Gamsol. I also added some light speckles with the Itty Bitty BG set (SU) and Cool Caribbean ink. I tore the edges (not something I normally do) and added an extra piece of Cool Caribbean also stamped with the Aida Cloth BG. My chicks have Lemonade Fun Flock on them and I highlighted the flower with a Red Spice Glitter Pen. I wasn't sure afterwards if I liked that look but it was to late to do anything about it by then. For accents I added a Prima flower and a Saffron Brad and tied some twine around the focal point. Then I raised up the panel using foam mounting tape to complete my card.
So be sure to check out the other members cards to see how they interpreted the sketch. You can find them by clicking on the Blogger's Challenge Icon on my side bar.

16 comments:

  1. CUTE, cute, cute! Love those little chicks! Great job with the layout.

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  2. Oh Ida, what an adorable image...and it looks so perfect with this layout. I'm so glad you were able to participate this week! Fabulous job with the challenge.

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  3. This is so cute, Ida. I love the greeting and those cute chicks!

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  4. Awww. Your chicks are so cute and fluffy. This may not be your style, but you did a great job putting it together! What a fun card...

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  5. Very cute, Ida! Love the sentiment!

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  6. Ida, this is too cute. Welcome back! I love the flock on the chicks, perfect addition to the card.

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  7. Very cute, Ida -- I like how the chicks look with the flocking!

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  8. What a cute card! The image is adorable and I just love the sentiment! Great card for the challenge! :D

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  9. How stinkin' cute! Love those little chicks! Great job with the challenge! {SMILES}

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  10. Welcome back to you to, we should have done something together! You card turned out great, luv the image!

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  11. Love the chicks covered in Fun Flock - great card details!

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  12. Ida, this is adorable! Love the chicks. :-)

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  13. Glad that you are back! This turned out really cute, Ida! Also, love the new blog header...beautiful flowers!

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  14. How cute are these chicks especially with the flock! Great card Ida.

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  15. VERY cute card! And I think that flower is perfect on it too!

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