Thursday, July 8, 2010

New July Monthly Challenge at Tickled Pink Stamps and Challenge 100 at Color Throwdown!







I've so enjoyed being one of the July Guest designers for Tickled Pink Stamps. Being able to help introduce the NEW Lil Lolitas (now available to order!) has been a dream come true! Thank you sooo much Kellie! And now for the July Monthly Challenge which involves a sketch by Kellie herself. On top of that, Tickled Pink Stamps is offering a prize at the Color Throwdown 100th challenge so I just HAD to play along! It's a pretty challenging color combo this time, but I was lucky enough to find some Basic Grey Euphoria paper that had the appropriate colors and decided that 60's Mod Ivy was the best fit.

Isn't she just a doll? She's colored with Copics and the sentiment is made up of epoxy stickers by K&Co. The flowers are Prima and the center band is embossed with a Cuttlebug Border Folder.
I tried to do things a little differently by making a gatefold card but still follow the sketch. I'm usually so paranoid about changing anything that my creativity flies the coop. Anyway, certainly check out the Tickled Pink Monthly Challenge because you may use any stamps that Kellie carries in her store (and you need not have purchased them there). And WooHoo! you have a whole MONTH to participate. Also, the celebration at Color Throwdown is a HUGE one with a blog hop and prizes GALORE so check out the details HERE.

22 comments:

  1. Yummy card... love the flower soooo much!! I got to try this Color Throwdown challenge soon... I've been meaning to...! :-(

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  2. Oh, I love this card! Great colors, and great retro girl stamp!

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  3. Fabulous, fabulous card!! I love that embossed center band. And you've done a fantastic job with the colours. Well done!!
    (Thanks for all your comments on my blog. You've made my day!)

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  4. Donna, this is great, love your details of course and those perfect colors, oh my those boots. Hugs

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  5. Fabulous, Donna!!! You did an awesome job combining the challenges! Those little epoxy stickers were the perfect pick! Dig the gatefold and that perky pink flower!

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  6. Very MOD indeed! I'm loving all your little Lolita's....you've made them all adorable!

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  7. Wow, I just found your blog and I am loving it! Your work is amazing.:) Your cats are adorable too! I am now a follower and can't wait to browse your entire blog. Have a great day.

    Stephanie

    http://stephanieandthebug.blogspot.com

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  8. I love this stamp and colour choice! Beautiful!

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    I'm glad you found the milk cartoon template on Jen's site! She's amazing for taking the time to make it! lol I'm not that patient!

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  9. What a cute card! Thanks so much for helping us celebrate our 100th challenge!!

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  10. What a wonderful interpretation of the sketch! How clever of you to see a gatefold card in it - once I saw your card, it was clear the sketch was perfect for a gatefold but I did not see it myself, lol! Great colors and textures, and the coloring is wonderful!

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  11. Too cute! Thanks so much for playing along with Color Throwdown 100!!

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  12. So much going on here in this gorgeous card (like there usually is in all your cards..heehee!) Beautiful!!

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  13. how cute! Great image and I LOVE the flowers!

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  14. Hi Donna!! This card is "ooo la la!" Love the coloring and tiny dots on the outside of your image. I like your cards and your style. Must be off to become a follower!! I see your name everywhere!! Nice to meet you finally! :) Thanks for popping by my blog today!

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  15. great tri-fold card...she is awfully cute!! Thanks for taking part in this exciting 100th Color Throwdown Challenge.....don't forget to hop around to all the blogs and leave some love...that will increase your changes of winning!!

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  16. Donna, I'm back again to let you know that I've just presented you with a Cherry on Top award on my blog: http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/07/blog-award-and-csn-giveaway-winner.html
    Don't feel you need to go through all the steps, but DO know that I so appreciate all your positive feedback, encouragement and inspiration. I think the world of you and just wanted you to know that!

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  17. CUTE is right - this is a fabulous use of the sketch and colours - too clever
    xXx

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  18. the colors of challenge are awesome and the card is a darling. did you make the dotted background paper or you mounted it onto white. i think is great the way it looks behind Lolita. TFS so may techniques!
    Hugs!

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  19. aren't those stamps just sooo fun....I love the closure on this card and the little dots to mimic Van Gogh....it turned out perfect in every way!!!! Hugs!!!!

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  20. Too cute! As always, you pulled a difficult challenge off without a hitch! Great card!

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  21. I love her and the papers you used are totally yummy, Donna! Beautiful coloring! I need to go check those stamps out. Thanks you enabler you! LOL!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  22. Donna, love what you've done with these Lil Lolita girls, you rocked, you showcased them beautifully, Kellie must have been wrapped.
    Wonderful inspiration, hugs jodie from Oz

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Thanks for making my day!