Sunday, July 11, 2010

A Waltzingmouse and Pals Paper Arts Birthday

I love combining challenges when I can.  I saw the Pals Paper Arts challenge to use Basic Gray, So Saffron, and Chocolate Chip first.  Then I saw the Walztingmouse sketch challenge and immediately knew that they should go together.  I decided to give the rock-and-roll technique a go on the butterfly.  I don't think it looks too bad, but I think I got a little too much chocolate on my peanut butter so saffron.  All in all a good day since I was able to use up some more retired dsp.  And, I was able to use a chocolate chip button that I've been hoarding.  I think I've come to the conclusion that my hoarding tendencies have got to come to and end.  What's the point really?  Why in the world should I buy this stuff if all I'm going to do is stare at it?  And I think that if I start using this stuff I've got sitting around, maybe I'll become more creative.  Time will tell...

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have time to stamp today!

9 comments:

Linda Callahan said...

Love how you did the butterfly as your focal point! Pretty card! Thanks for joining us at PPA!

Lea L. said...

This is very pretty! I Love that butterfly!! Great job with the sketch!

♥♥♥Lea

Jill said...

This is beautiful. I love what you have done with the sketch - and the colours - they work so well together!

Julia Aston said...

A great card Jen! love that bg stamping and your pretty butterfly! thanks for playing with WMS this week!

Margaret Moody said...

This is gorgeous, Jen! I love the DSP you used! Love the rock-n-roll technique on the butterfly, too! I know what you mean about hoarding those supplies and embellishments! I need someone to constantly remind me that I bought them to use them! Great job with the color challenge! Thanks for sharing!

Ann Schach said...

Great job rocking and rolling! Such a wonderful technique that works perfectly with this stamp! Love this layout, too! Thanks for playing @ PPA!

Janet's Stampin Stuff said...

This card is very pretty. I love the Great Friend stamp set.

Unknown said...

FAbby card! I love the rock n roll technique! Thank you for playing along with us @ Waltzingmouse Stamps!

Ren-Yi said...

i know what you mean w/ the hoarding. i'm like that with pattern paper, buttons and ribbons. i always think "what a waste if i use it on this card." but a dear friend told me a secret "if you use up your stash you can buy guilt-free more fun items"

anyways - i love your butterfly and your stamping technique. very well executed.