Showing posts with label Gallery Idol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gallery Idol. Show all posts

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Happy Mother's Day.... to a Fabulous Purse-on!!



Happy Mother's Day... to a Fabulous Purse-on!!
Papercrafts Gallery Idol Challenge Submission

I created this card for the Papercrafts Magazine Gallery Idol.. this week's theme was honoring Mother's Day with shaped cards. The purse seemed to be the best shape for a mother's day card... most girls are absolutley crazy about purses... I love a great looking purse but I tend to fill it to the brim no matter what size purse I buy. I could easily migrate from a wallet to an oversided suitcase in just a few week's time. My husband would claim that my purse should be considered a weapon... (I am terrible about cleaning it out), one day while cleaning it out I sorted out all the change and took it to the bank to be counted... $54.o0 in change (no bills), I of course defended myself by telling him that handing this bag over to a potential mugger would be no chore at all, if I aimed just right we would most likely be knocked completely out LOL. Because of this, I usually limit myself to the pockets in my jeans for favorite jacket.

Card Details:
Stamps: Doodle This
Cardstock: Basic Black, Shimmery White, Cool Caribbean
Ink: Basic Black
Other: White Signo Gel Pen, May Arts Organdy Ribbon, Silver Cording, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Black Micro Beads

I stamped the doodle background and colored it in with a white gel pen. I used a little liquid glue and Dazzling Diamonds to add some extra pizazz. The flower is stamped on Cool Caribbean with the same coloring and glitter, with the addition of black micro beads for additional texture. I used my computer to create the Mother's Day tag and the sentiment for the inside of the purse (font is Bickley Script), the center of the card reads, "Happy Mother's Day to a Fabulous Purse-on!!" In designing my card for this week I wanted to steer away from the traditional cards for Mother's Day and create one that was generic enough that you could give it to a friend, I have so many friends who are fabulous mother's, it is nice to honor them.

Don't forget to vote... all the contestants count on your votes to keep them in the competition for another week. Voting will begin tomorrow afternoon and will continue until Thursday, just as it did this week.

FYI... when attempting to vote, you will see an option to take a Survey, this is not an actual survey but the way you vote. I was a little leery in clicking there myself because you never know what you are clicking on but this is a safe route. Your votes are greatly appreciated!! Thank you for your continued support.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Sassy Stems ~*Thank You*~ Gallery Idol Submission



Sassy Stems "Thank You"

I am so nervous, I have seen several of the top 20 finalist's cards and they are fabulous... hopefully I will get to play another round. Here is my submission for this week's Gallery Idol theme (Thank You). Be sure to stop by and place your votes... I am counting on you all to help me make it as far as possible, thanks in advance for your support!!
Voting Details:
Voting for “Round 1: Thanks Cards” begins at noon (MST) on Monday, April 30. This is open to ALL online viewers and designers. Everyone will have until noon (MST) on Thursday, May 3 to cast your vote for your favorite designer. (You may only vote once. All duplicate votes received from the same computer will automatically be removed.) The top 15 finalists will be announced on Friday, May 4, and given a theme for the next round.
To view this weeks Gallery Idol Thank You cards, click here.
Card Details
Stamps: Sassy Stems, Warmest Regards, Cheesecloth Background
Cardstock: Cool Caribbean, Almost Amethyst, Vintage Violet, Whisper White, Designer Series Paper (new from Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Basic Black, Cool Caribbean, Almost Amethyst, Vintage Violet, Whisper White
Other: Organdy Ribbon (May Arts), Sprial Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, Adhesive Gems (EK Success).

Saturday, April 28, 2007

I'm a Gallery Idol Top 20 Finalist!! Woohoo!!

I am so excited... my dear friend Jana Weaver had posted about this Gallery Idol project that Papercrafts Magazine was hosting. I am a huge fan of the American Idol show and of course card making... naturally I love the idea of combining these two concepts. Well I entered a card just for fun and I am absolutely excited to announce... I am a top 20 finalist!! (Doing a Very HAPPY Dance!!) They announced having 1100 submissions, that is so amazing!!

Looks like I will be playing with some new DCWV supplies... finalists received the following prizes:

5" x 5" White Scalloped Glitter Cards - $4.99
5" x 5" Green Scalloped Glitter Cards - $4.99
A2 Blue Scalloped Glitter Cards - $4.99
A2 Pink Scalloped Glitter Cards - $4.99
Friendship Color Vellum Quote Stack - $5.99
Free copy of a current issue from Paper Crafts magazine

This weeks theme is "Thanks"

Voting for “Round 1: Thanks Cards” begins at noon (MST) on Monday, April 30. This is open to ALL online viewers and designers. Everyone will have until noon (MST) on Thursday, May 3 to cast your vote for your favorite designer. (You may only vote once. All duplicate votes received from the same computer will automatically be removed.) The top 15 finalists will be announced on Friday, May 4, and given a theme for the next round.

For more information about Gallery Idol, click here.