Friday, December 30, 2011

Dilly Beans Shades of Black and Red


Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a week since I blogged. I'm really having a guilt thing going on here. So sorry, but hubby was pretty ecstatic about the whole thing, LOL. The holidays are winding down now though, so I hope things will be back to normal soon. I am pleased to have a fabulous new Dilly Beans Challenge for your viewing pleasure today. Those who visit frequently know that one of my favorite color combos is black and red so you can imagine how excited I was for this challenge. I chose the adorable #184 Flower Girl. Love her hair! (Thinkin' about cutting mine. Whaddaya think?) And don't her beautiful grey eyes just make you wanna melt? She looks like she could use a little sun (as do the leaves, for that matter), but I really took this challenge seriously and only allowed myself black, red and white (that's just me) and I love how it turned out.

I printed her 3 times so I could do some fussy cutting and popping and don'tcha just love the flower button I added to the flower in her hair? I couldn't believe how perfectly it matched the background paper I used which is from an old pack from Target. I used my Nesties Blossom and Circle behind Flower Girl and added some bold polka dot ribbon to the black stripe and called it done. No sentiment because I think it could be used for a variety of occasions. My DT sisters have all done a fabulous job with this challenge, so be sure to check out the Challenge Blog and take a peek. We can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm also entering this in The City Crafter Make the Cut Challenge, the Shopping Our Stash Tie it Up Challenge, The Colour Q Challenge (see pic below), and Simon Says Stamp anything Goes.

19 comments:

  1. Wow! LOVE it, LOVE it, LOVE it! There's just something about this particular color scheme. Can't wait to join in on the fun :)

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  2. I love that fab paper with the spotty ribbon. Awesome! xx

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  3. Ah-hah! There you are! Sheesh, can't turn my back on you for a second! :)
    What a fabulous job sticking to that color challenge, girl! Of course, the layers are there and really makes it all so much more interesting. Dig the bold ribbon too! And, of course you have just the perfect bg paper...is there any that you DON'T own? LOL!

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  4. This is awesome!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB

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  5. I absolutely love this color combo. I'm not sure why, but your pretty girl reminds me of Krysten Ritter in Confessions of a Shopaholic. Have you seen that movie?? (Love it!!) They sort of resemble each other.

    And maybe you should cut your hair. New year, new do, new YOU!! lol

    Hope you have a fabulous new year!! =)

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  6. Loving your creation just wonderful and such a fab blog! Chanelle xxx

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  7. Beautiful Donna. I love the dimentions and the pretty bow. Fabulous.

    Hugs, Mette

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  8. Oh Donna!! The layering on this is FIERCE girlfriend!! Gorgeous coloring and layout. SCRUMPTIOUS!!

    Holiday Hugs honey!
    Meredith
    xoxo

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  9. Love this card Donna. Black and read always look stunning and you have ROCKED IT!!!





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  10. She is so pretty, and I love her hair and the flower. Just trying to get back into the swing of things and popping around for some inspiration. This was my first stop;) Happy New Year!!!

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  11. Oh, how cool is that. She's totally gorgeous. Fabulous card Donna :-)
    Hope you have a great New Year xxxx

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  12. Awesome card! And yes, that flower in her hair is PERFECT! I love happy accidents like that. :)

    Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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  13. Loving the color combo on this...very fun card.

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  14. Hi Donna,These card is BEAUTIFUL!I LOVE the pretty image and the great color combo,Just GORGEOUS as always!Happy New Year my sweet friend!!:)

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  15. So fun and so cute. Great colours. Happy New Year!

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  16. Wow! I love everything about your fabulous card! thanks for joining us at SOS!

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  17. That is adorable, thanks for joining us this week at CCCB!

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  18. Those colors are amazing together.. You did such a fabulous job on this.. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  19. Lovely! FABULOUS color combination! Thanks for joining us at CCCB!

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