Wednesday, June 8, 2011

ODBDSLC #63


Hello friends! Today I'm posting a card for Our Daily Bread Designs Shining Light Challenge #63. If you're a blog regular, you know it's one of my favorite challenges to participate in! This week's instructions were to use a sentiment only, no stamped images. I had this cheery paper from DCWV that I've been dying to use, and . . . do you keep an idea book? You know, something you can carry with you to jot down those ideas that just pop into your head at the strangest times? I started carrying one in 10th grade, when I was obsessed with sketching. Now my book is a mish mash of card sketches, embellishment ideas, challenges, color combos, and what appear to be random words strung together (what did I mean by, "violet lighty salsa stripe?" Lighty isn't even a word!) Well, I must have a million sketches in there and for this card I did something I'm proud of . . . I actually used one to make a card! I'm not saying it's super unique. I'm not saying it's the breakthrough of the century. But I did come up with it my own self, write it down, and then come back and use it months later. I feel so grown up, LOL! Before I list the details, I want to mention that the green spotted-looking paper behind the sentiment circle is glittery IRL. It's sooo pretty! But the glitz doesn't want to show up in a picture, so I am pointing it out because I am OCD that way. :-D

Supplies
Stamps: ODBD--Blessings
Paper: PTI--Vintage Cream; DCWV--Cotton Blossom
Ink: Memento--Tuxedo Black; Ranger--Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink; E.P.--Filigree Clear
Dies: Spellbinders Classic Circles
Misc.: Crocheted flower--Frog Feathers Etsy store; Pearls--Zva Creative; Brad--Creative Imaginations; Ric Rac--Wrights; pens--Spica atyou orange and gold

14 comments:

Renee said...

I LOVE it!
Those colors and paper are incredible...
and the sentiment!
It's perfect!

Lindsay said...

This is gorgeous Jill! The colors on this are so happy and I love that crocheted flower!

Linda said...

Gorgeous card. Love the sentiment. I keep a pad next to my computer and often do not understand what I wrote. Tried bookmarking, now into Pinterest. Everything in one place, at least if it's on the internet. Everyday sightings? Little bits of paper in my purse, often lost. Again, fabulous card!!

Lisa Elton said...

Jill this is great...so bright and cheerful. And guess what ...I can see the sparkles LOL!!!

Kristii said...

What a happy card!! The bright colors and sentiment make me smile!!! I love it!

Karen C. said...

The orange and striped paper are very 'juicy' looking!! And I can see the glitter on the green paper when I enlarge the image. so pretty. The orange flower is gorgeous, too!! Way to go!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous Jill!! I just love your bright colors, how you layed out the sentiment and your crocheted flower!! So elegant! Thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the Light challenge this week!

Anne B said...

Yummy colours and a fab take on the challenge. Love the sentiment you used and your crocheted flower and 'leaves' is brilliant :)

Sabrina Jackson said...

Jill, wow, this is so fun and bright and wonderful!!! Who would not love to get this beautiful card. It sure will make someone's day a little brighter! Thnks for taking the time to play along in this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Beautiful card! Love the bright orange and yellow colors. So uplifting and cheerful. Great sentiment.

Stamp like you mean it said...

What a beautiful way to share God's message!

Jennipher said...

Love the colors in this! Congrats on being chosen for the Shining Light Award. It's my first time being chosen!

Angella D. Crockett said...

What a fabulous card!!! I would love to "lift" this design sometime soon....if I do, I will definitely link to your awesome card and blog! Thanks for the inspiration! And congrats for the Shining Light award!!! God Bless!!

Lorraine said...

Oh Jill, this is gorgeous! I love the colors, design, inking and sentiment! Looks like another winner to me. ;)