Wow... Contest winner

I was surprised to see on the Verve Visual blog that a card I'd submitted won! I was shocked!!!

This is the card I'd posted for the Best Use of Thoughtful Phrases entry:

So exciting! Julee sent me a lovely package. The best part was her card. I now own a Julee Tilman Original!!!

Thanks!

Lisa

Lizzie Anne Jolie Fleurs

I made a second card similar to the pink version I previously posted... because I love this set just that much. This was a card that I submitted for the All That Scraps DT call and thought I'd share with you today. The team has yet to be announced. I don't know if I'll have a chance in this one, but I have to say that it's just fine either way. I had a wonderful afternoon of stamping to show for it, so I'll share what I created for you now that the call is complete.

I am actually loving any combo with Creamy Caramel. I sense a rut! But to be honest, I like how it's a neutral addition to a card, without being overwhelming or overpowering. My mom inspired me with this color combo and I've loved it ever since! Thanks Mom!

The central image was stamped with my Adirondack pitch black ink and colored with copics. rather than reach for a designer paper, I stamped my own with this set and I love how it looks.

I've uploaded it to SCS as this card, in case you're interested in the recipe: {thank you}

Thanks for stopping by,
Lisa

Jolie Fleurs

When I saw this set by Lizzie Anne Designs, I knew I had to purchase it. I've seen so many beautiful projects with this set. I thought I'd try my hand at a classy pretty flower card.

The card base is Pretty in Pink with CHF's Paisley backgrounder stamped for a tone on tone effect. The main image is the largest flower from "Jolie Fleur". I stamped it three times, cut out the multiple layers and used dimensional tape. The layers are So Saffron and Purely Pomegranate. I used my (small) collection of Copic markers to color the images (RV11-Pink, Y21-Buttercup Yellow, RV19-Red Violet, G21-Lime Green). Incidentally, I think RV19-Red Violet is a very close match for Purely Pomegranate.

The sentiment "you brighten my day" was stamped on So Saffron cardstock. It's from the Thoughtful Phrases inaugural set by Verve Visual - and it fits perfectly in the Word Window punch.

I really love how the card finished! It wasn't at all how I planned... but I'm rather limited in Copic colors right now. The colors I had dictated how I finished the card... wasn't that convenient?

Thanks for stopping by,

Lisa